Darlene Van Halst

• Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
• Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
• Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
• Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.

Yoga and wellness programs, Doga ( dog yoga) and pet training and sitting

• Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
• Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
• Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
• Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
• Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
• Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
• Promoted workshops, retreats and other special events to supplement class instruction and provide additional learning opportunities for students.

• Business owner who took care of budgets, payroll, management of staff and scheduled classes
• Created marketing strategies to grow brand awareness
• Trained and managed a team of 9 employees
• Consistently grew the business by 15% each year through marketing and training practices
• Taught workshops and recruited international instructors to teach classes.

• Liaised between ten divisions within the Motor Village Group
• Managed the customer service team for all ten divisions including multiple dealerships, service departments, and sales departments
• Crafted solutions for any employee/customer relationship issues
• Created and managed external advertisements including radio, television, and print at CEO's request.

• Managed all correspondence for the CEO of Motor Village Group including schedules, travel bookings, event planning, and the opening of seven brand new company divisions.