Contracted positions for travel groups ranging from 20-180 passengers on "over the road" tours including logistics, commentary and trouble shooting. This type of work requires quick thinking, decisiveness, leadership and a positive attitude 100% of the time. Able to act as Lead TD, or support..

Current projects include but not limited to:Lexington House Rehabilitation Center, Suffern NY - Group Yoga TherapyTownship of Washington, NJ - Multiple Group programsStar Kay White Inc., Congers NY- Corporate yogaPrivate Sessions, multiple locations,Providing yoga services in the United States and abroad.Specialized in creating exceptional study programs to those interested in yoga teacher certification as a career or as an unquenchable personal interest. Polish up your teaching cache with ongoing study or immerse your mind, body and spirit in the adventure of educating yourself in something new and interesting. Offering corporate yoga programs and workshops, yoga retreats, athletic yoga programs for schools, colleges and teams as well as yoga therapy for individuals and groups.All programs are designed with the specific client goals at the forefront. Team building or physically strengthening a team, YogaPro provides a service that goes beyond the basics and into the elite arena. The goal is to supply the tools to the recipient so they carry them through a lifetime.

Brought on to recruit CDL employees. Took this particular office from a major deficit in staffing budget to fully staffed and back on track in one year in the toughest market in the U.S. of this nationwide company. Basically took them from last to first in staffing goals.Gorilla recruiting in the field. Completely autonomous work.

Created a brick and mortar studio with large client base. Successfully operating for 5 five years with 10-14 teaching staff. In addition, created an onsite corporate yoga program for companies and their employees. Designed a full yoga teacher training program recognized by the yoga alliance which includes programs to help yoga teachers become more advanced in their currents roles as teachers. Responsibilities including but certainly not limited to ongoing multi media marketing and advertising campaigns that changed on a monthly basis. Recruitment, training and building a solid team of teachers with 99% employee retention rate. Business development and community outreach. Design of classes, scheduling and promotion of all events. Accounting and all other aspects of running a successful service based business. Regular article contributor for Inner Realm Magazine and Natural Awakenings Magazine.Invited by Dr. Oz to demonstrate the Five Tibetan Rites. See clip below or check out my Rockland Radio interview with Deborah Turner on the various styles, benefits and approaches of yoga.Invited to instruct yoga session at a number of exclusive caribbean resorts with high profile, private clientele.

HR Rep for U.S. operations of global travel company Flight Centre Ltd. This includes; Liberty Travel, GOGO WWV, FCm Travel Solutions and Stage and Screen (200+ offices coast to coast)Sourcing candidates for open pos. through print, web, career fairs, job expos & employee ref. program. Screen resumes. Liaison between store or branch offices and HQ on employee relations issues. Conduct fact-gathering.Conduct investigations, make recommendations and follow up w/ employees and managers.Conduct multi-tiered, behaviorally based interviews. Facl. the hiring process by coordinating offer letter, welcome kits, new hire orientation class training, payroll registration.Conduct Exit interviews for employees who voluntarily resign.Maintain a highly visible Human Resource presence in all office locations. Communicate & interact w/ employees as needed.Assist DSM, managers, and agents regarding any HR queries / concerns.Create, update & maintain spreadsheets to track & analyze various HR items such as turnover data and profile scores vs. agent success.Conduct Exit interviews for employees who voluntarily resign.Maintain a highly visible Human Resource presence in all office locations. Communicate and interact with employees as needed. Representing 225 offices across both coasts.Assist DSMs, managers, and agents regarding any human resource questions or concerns.Create, update, and maintain spreadsheets to track and analyze various Human Resource items such as turnover data and profile scores vs. agent success. Create and conduct nationwide benchmark surveys with similar retail companies.Assist the Human Resource department in various projects on an as needed basis.

Created from inception one of Northern New Jersey's best cafes (voted in top ten by Star Ledger and News 12 New Jersey).Created business plan to secure small business loan.All facility design and purchasing (seating maxed at 65).Creation of menu, pricing, all advertising, and marketing ideas.Sponsorship of community activities.Full scale catering.Hiring, extensive, ongoing training, managing for all staffing needs. This included wait staff, musicians, and special events.All bookkeeping, payroll, ordering, negotiation with vendors.Café had stellar reviews in the Bergen Record, New York Times, Star Ledger, and various small papers.Café was sold as soon as it was published in top ten for maximum profit.

Initially worked on contract with this department to escort corporate groups on Incentive trips. Was then asked to come on board full time for sales after selling my business. Facilitating groups ranging from 80-350 corporate employees on an as needed basis, while still operating Sanctuary Café.Maintain and update guest roster (makes sure everyone gets on the plane!).Meeting with banquet managers, Hotel GMs. Golf pros to ensure events are on schedule.Inspect facilities, conduct on site check in and check out specifically for our group(s).All trouble shooting with trip (production accompanies, events, reservations etc).Cold calling companies.Creation of incentive trip packages and delivery of quotesEventually recruited by VP of HR to recruit sales teams for company (See above)

Outside business to business sales for Cellular service.Originally started in Morris Plains and was promoted to Flagship store in Upper Saddle River to expand territory.Exceeded quota by 125% on average.Strong focus on customer service to attract referral business.Up selling and focus on customer retention.Led training programs for customers en mass (fleets) on product(s) - Public speaking.New employee training. I was asked to train new employees due to my strong work ethic.