Allie Smolan
Raleigh
Summary
Yoga professional with proven ability to design and lead engaging and effective yoga classes. Notable for creating supportive and motivating atmosphere that enhances client well-being and promotes personal growth. Highly collaborative, ensuring seamless integration with team initiatives, and adaptable to evolving class needs. Experience in various yoga styles and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Gratitude Hot Yoga Center
08.2023 - Current
- Designs engaging yoga classes by incorporating various styles and techniques.
- Educates clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
- Plans and leads yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Conducts one-on-one and small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
Operations Assistant
Gratitude Hot Yoga Center
02.2022 - Current
- Solves problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Manages day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination.
- Supports daily operations by cleaning two studio locations and ordering and delivering supplies.
Senior Customer Solutions Manager
Carolina Coastal Supply
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Artfully resolved customer complaints and answered customers' questions regarding product, orders, and billing
- Analyzed internal processes and procedures and recommended policy changes to improve operations
- Documented departmental processes to improve accuracy and efficiency for current and future employees
Manager of Administration
North American Transmission Forum
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Consistently supported administrative leadership and staff to ensure adherence to deadlines, properly executed procedures, and document accuracy
- Reliably applied corporate and departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with directors
- Professionally coordinated administrative support for internal and external meetings and workshops
Executive Assistant
North American Transmission Forum
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Properly greeted visitors and guests and determined appropriate access to specific leaders and executives
- Proficiently prepared and executed travel arrangements for executives
- Accurately managed and maintained leaders’ and executives' calendars
Membership Manager
WFAE
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Competently trained and managed a successful and cohesive fundraising team
- Coordinated and planned multiple interdepartmental fundraising drives alongside other leaders and personnel
- Meticulously researched, compiled, and prepared funding reports and other information required by management and governmental agencies
Gifts Processing Coordinator
WFAE
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Safely recorded and maintained sensitive donor information
- Successfully located and corrected data entry errors
Education
B.A. - English
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.2008
Skills
- Individual and group instruction
- Pose modifications
- Yoga style versatility
- Class design
- Yin yoga practice
- Customer relations
- Adaptive lesson planning
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Gratitude Hot Yoga Center
08.2023 - Current
Operations Assistant
Gratitude Hot Yoga Center
02.2022 - Current
Senior Customer Solutions Manager
Carolina Coastal Supply
01.2018 - 01.2019
Manager of Administration
North American Transmission Forum
01.2016 - 01.2017
Executive Assistant
North American Transmission Forum
01.2015 - 01.2016
Membership Manager
WFAE
01.2011 - 01.2015
Gifts Processing Coordinator
WFAE
01.2011 - 01.2012
B.A. - English
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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