Cat Hay
Asheville
Summary
Dedicated practitioner of yoga and recent graduate of AYC's "Teaching from the Heart" 200HR YTT. 6+ years of experience in community organizing as executive secretary for a local non-profit. Extensive background in sociocracy, communications and public relations, through serving in various roles as a: dance facilitator, consent educator, social media coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and meeting administrator. Thrives in service and people oriented positions. Enthusiastic and passionate student of Jyotish, Ayurveda, and Yoga.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
HayCo LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Maintains positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Manages multiple properties simultaneously, coordinating efficient allocation of resources and streamlining communication channels to maintain high levels of operational excellence.
- Handles tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Oversees lease agreements from inception to termination, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting the interests of both landlords and tenants.
Performing Artists - Dj & Dance
Self-employeed
04.2017 - Current
- Has performed as a Dj and dancer for various events over several years, fusing many styles and skillsets
- Adapts performances to suit diverse audiences and venues, ensuring maximum appeal across demographics.
- Efficient in sound equipment setup and breakdown, ensuring optimal audio quality for each performance venue.
- Implements effective time management strategies allowing proper preparation for, and execution of, high quality performance art.
- Experienced in improvisation and responding to unexpected changes.
Executive Secretary
Asheville Movement Collective
04.2020 - 08.2024
- Handled confidential information in professional manner.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all aspects of personal, financial, and corporate information.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication amongst team and community members.
- Served as a liaison between board, executive team, organizational members, and participants.
- Aided in preparation of financial reports.
- Boosted morale within teams by fostering a positive work environment with open lines of communication.
- Coordinated successful meetings and events by meticulously planning agendas, logistics, and materials.
- Assisted in executive decision.
Consent Team Lead
Asheville Movement Collective
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Developed a comprehensive consent policy to support the community in having a system should boundaries be violated.
- Implemented the policy with the organization and community through educational trainings, a written 20 page consent policy, and extensive training with consent advocacy professionals.
- Served as a liaison and support for those who had boundaries violated and when possible, helped facilitate repair between the boundary violator and the impacted party.
- Held regular consent team meetings to address ongoing issue and continuous refinement and execution of the policy.
Music Facilitator
Asheville Movement Collective
12.2019 - 08.2024
- Responsible for creating and holding an inclusive space for community dances of 100+ people.
- Fostered an inclusive environment for community to move freely, dance, connect, and express. addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Practiced integrity and humility in position of leadership, graciously received and implemented feedback
- Delivered high quality intentional dj sets to help participants in practices of embodiment and authenticity
- Created culture and connection through educational trainings and community building activities.
Volunteer Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator
Asheville Movement Collective
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on various volunteer responsiblities and objectives.
- Coordinated large-scale events involving multiple teams of volunteers
- Maintained ongoing support to volunteers enhancing volunteer rention
- Managed a group of 5000+ members on social media
- Responsible for maintaining and improving upon pulic image and relations via social media.
Education
YTT 200HR - Yoga Teacher Training
Asheville Yoga Center
Asheville, NC04-2025
Traditional Vedic Astrology L1 & L2 - Jyotish
Science of Light
Nevada City, CA (Online)11-2024
Ayurvedic Chef Training - Yoga & Ayurveda
Hale Pule
Kauai, HI06-2017
M.D. - Environmental Studies & Public Administration
College of Charleston Graduate School
Charleston06-2015
BBA - Finance
University of Georgia Honors College
Athens06-2009
Skills
- Successful experience in leadership positions within community and organizational roles
- Innovative thinking and creative mindset
- Skilled in fostering safe, inclusive environments and cultures of consent; deescalating conflict and mediating repair
- Versatile in organizational management
- Quick to learn and acquire new skills
- Strong communication abilities in writing and speaking
- Naturally welcoming demeanor
- Yoga enthusiast
Timeline
Property Manager
HayCo LLC
01.2023 - Current
Executive Secretary
Asheville Movement Collective
04.2020 - 08.2024
Consent Team Lead
Asheville Movement Collective
03.2020 - 08.2024
Music Facilitator
Asheville Movement Collective
12.2019 - 08.2024
Volunteer Coordinator, Social Media Coordinator
Asheville Movement Collective
01.2018 - 04.2023
Performing Artists - Dj & Dance
Self-employeed
04.2017 - Current
YTT 200HR - Yoga Teacher Training
Asheville Yoga Center
Traditional Vedic Astrology L1 & L2 - Jyotish
Science of Light
Ayurvedic Chef Training - Yoga & Ayurveda
Hale Pule
M.D. - Environmental Studies & Public Administration
College of Charleston Graduate School
BBA - Finance
University of Georgia Honors College
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