Sarah Wolton

• Re-branded Coastal Bliss Yoga (in business for 15+ years to Forest and Waves Yoga Studio) www.tofinostudio.com
• Manage day-to-day business operations including customer requests, schedule maintenance, teachers' schedules, special event planning and creation of special events, marketing of our services via social media and planning of future monthly themes, promotions, and curated events via social media (www.facebook.com/forestandwavesyoga www.instagram.com/forestandwaves), poster marketing, monthly newsletters, and Google Ads.
• Web Design and Web Design Maintenance of Forest and Waves Yoga Studio (www.tofinostudio.com)
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals. Ie. Selling contracts, memberships, and promoting special events.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members, we use Mindbody Online for our booking software.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service through email marketing, posters, social media, and word of mouth.
• Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
• Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals. Both of my yoga studios have a very closely knit team and are dedicated to their jobs with great job satisfaction.
• Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers via social media, Google advertising, SEO basics, and newsletters.
• Established a positive workplace culture that fostered inclusivity and a community-focused approach.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
• Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
• Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
• Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
• Fostered strong relationships with clients to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Development of custom yoga and surf and wellness retreats in Tofino B.C. see www.tofinostudio.com/customretreat
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

• 500hr RYT with a specialty in Vinyasa, Power, Yang & Yin, and Restorative
• Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.
• Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
• Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
• Tailored each yoga session according to the specific goals, abilities, and preferences of individual students or groups.
• Stand up Paddle Board Yoga Events - Kelowna, B.C., The Hot Box Yoga
• Yoga Workshops including but not limited to Arm Balances and Inversions, Alignment workshops, and strength and mobility focused classes and workshops.
• Development of my own Yoga Teacher Training (est. 2022-current). www.vnysa.school
• Development and host of Forest and Waves Custom Retreat - Yoga Surf + Wellness Retreat in Tofino B.C. (www.tofinostudio.com/customretreat)
• Curation of other teachers' special event workshops including digital creation, social media marketing, email marketing, google ads, and on-site poster marketing.
• Customer service afficianado.
• Ongoing mentorship and guidance to my students including students of our Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher Training, VNYSA School of Yoga.
• On-site yoga for tourists in Tofino - I provide on-site beach yoga for tourists in Tofino.
• Scheduled beach yoga in Tofino Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays all summer long.
• Special event yoga marketing ie. New Year = New You, Polar Bear Swims, self-reflection and self-improvement, Valentines - partner yoga, Christmas - give the gift of presence, March - "We are all Connected, Earth Day", May - Momentous May (30 day yoga challenge with weekly prize donations from favourite Tofino vendors.)
• Community-focused events with deep integration into Tofino's culture including local radio ads, curation of guest teacher classes, seasonal themes, advertising in local magazine and through community-focused gatherings and events.
• Surf + Yoga Sessions upon request.
• Guided students toward achieving proper alignment, form, and breath control through clear verbal cues and hands-on adjustments when necessary.
• Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
• Empowered clients on their wellness journeys by sharing personal experiences and insights about the transformative power of consistent yoga practice.
• Delivered professional yoga classes and motivated students to attain personal goals.
• Introduced innovative teaching tools like props or technology aids that enhanced understanding of complex postures or concepts among students.
• Cultivated calming atmosphere, setting up spaces that encouraged relaxation and focus.
• Tailored programs to individual needs, promoting health and injury recovery.
• I have been teaching and practicing yoga since 2010. Yoga Studios I have taught at include The Hot Shop (Calgary, AB), Hot Yoga on 17th (Calgary AB), Breathe Yoga (Calgary AB), The Hot Box Yoga (Kelowna locations), The Hot Box Yoga (Vancouver location), Coastal Bliss Yoga (Tofino), VNYSA Yoga Studio (Vancouver), and Forest and Waves Yoga Studio in Tofino B.C.
• I live yoga, breathe yoga and live a yogic inspired lifestyle.

• Managed day-to-day business operations from remote. VNYSA Yoga Studio has approximately 35 employees including yoga teachers and administrative staff of which I manage from Tofino, B.C.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• VNYSA Yoga Studio has been in business for 9 years. Before VNYSA I had owned and operated two other yoga studios in Kelowna, called The Hot Box Yoga. When Covid hit I was forced to rebrand our Vancouver location to VNYSA as The Hot Box Yoga wasn't very appealing considering the global pandemic.
• Successfully prepared the business for a sale. On May 1st, the new owner will be taking over the space and re-branding under a different name (a 2nd location to her original yoga studio). Business was sold for approximately $200,000.
• Management of customers' memberships, ongoing subscriptions and contracts, as well as management of our clientele with the new ownership.
• VNYSA was a re-brand of The Hot Box Yoga. The Hot Box Yoga was established in December of 2011. The lifespan of this business is 14 years.
• Owning and operating VNYSA / The Hot Box Yoga studio locations has provided me with very diverse and dynamic experience in management of staff as well as developing a strong customer following.

I was honoured that Lululemon had asked me to teach their Sunset Festival in 2021. The Sunset Festival at Kitsilano beach attracts 2000-3000+ people and this experience was a memory that will never be forgotten. I developed newfound confidence and felt like an integral part of Vancouver's yoga scene.

• Managed and operated an independent sales represantive company, Wolton Agencies.
• Sold brands to my allocated territory of mid-West Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Yukon Terriotiries.
• Created a niche-like branding for Wolton Agencies that paralelled with the brands we sold including but not limited to: Mossimo, Paul Frank, No Fear, Goorin Hats, Spiewak Jackets, Gentlefawn Women's contemporary clothing line, GildaMarx, Creative Recreation Shoes, Small Paul (Paul Frank kids line), Left on Houston women's contemprary clothing line).
• Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
• Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
• Serviced Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and NWT stores by attending local tradeshows, booking appointments, and showing my lines to potential and existing customers.
• Consistently met or exceeded quotas by implementing strategic sales plans and effective time management.
• Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.
• Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations. I consistently won Top Sales Rep of the year with Gentle Fawn brand.
• Stayed up-to-date with industry trends to position company as market leader.
• Reported to Sales Managers in communicating sales status and exceeded sales targets through effective planning and goal setting.