Leah Tom

Experience

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  Plaza of Nations

  Jan 2000 - Feb 2003

  Venue Rentals & Events Management

  - Coordinated rentals of the facility (event venues, office space, grounds) to a wide array of events including film and TV shoots, cultural festivals, concerts, parties, large weddings, raves, and trade shows- Wrote contracts and managed payment and insurance for each booking- Organized security and policing services where applicable- Acted as an onsite supervisor and contact person for the client, communicating, troubleshooting and multitasking

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  Destination Planners Inc

  Feb 2003 - May 2005

  Proposal Writer & Planner

  - Researched for and wrote specific travel proposals and itineraries including transfers, dinners, sightseeing, events, and specialized activities in the Vancouver/Whistler area for a range of high end corporate clients- Maintained a keen knowledge of events and venues in the areas and the contacts at various locations- Liaised and maintained relationships with a large number of local vendors- Kept data bases up to date

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  City of Vancouver

  Jan 2005 - now

  Fitness & Dance Workout Instructor

  - Design and present weekly one hour fitness and dance workout classes that are safe, effective, and results oriented for a diverse array of participants in a community centre setting - Command large groups in a way that is empathetic, thoughtful and intimate while providing a fun, entertaining, and inclusive workout experience - Communicate effectively with on-site management and staff- Understand and be ready to implement emergency protocols if necessary

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  Leah T Fitness

  Jan 2015 - now

  Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor

  - Work one-on-one and with small groups either own homes, at private gyms, or online delivering customized programs that prioritize their specific goals- Provide pre-screening and basic assessment to ensure success- Counsel clients in effective goal setting and goal management- Ensure all sessions are safe, fun, and empowering

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  Orijin Yoga

  Sept 2022 - now

  Mat Pilates & Fitness Instructor

  - Design & implement Fitness & Mat Pilates classes to a wide group of participants- Ensure classes are challenging, safe, effective & fun - Deliver a positive, high-end, client focused experience to all members

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  TELUS Health | TELUS Santé

  Feb 2024 - Jun 2024

  Fitness & Wellness Consultant

  - Provide fitness and wellness programming to TELUS Team Members - Supervise of TELUS's Health & Well-Being Centre including the yoga studio, full gym space, meditation rooms, spiritual space, lounge areas, and other wellness areas in the facility- Design and lead in person classes for a diverse group of TELUS team members. Ensure classes are fun, effective, results oriented, inclusive and community building. - Facilitate a wide range of TELUS Health & Wellness initiatives with various wellness workshops and events both online and onsite including working with TELUS co-workers and our coordinator to help create various weekly well-being events - Ensure the health and safety of fitness and wellness facility members by being up to date with everyday and emergency protocols - Provide tours and orientations of the facility to TELUS Team members- Facilitate the centre's equipment maintenance- Track and report usage of programs Show less