Geri Jannarone

3/09-Present The Mind & Body Studio, Brielle NJ Founded and facilitate a highly successful Mind Body Program at the Brielle Public Library including Yoga, Pilates, PrePostnatal Yoga, KidzYoga as well as various classes, workshops and special events including meditation, reiki and more. 2/2005-5/2010 The Brielle Sports Clubs Mind~Body Program Director /Membership Sales/ Certified Yoga and Pilates Teacher/Mind and Body Personal Trainer In this position I founded and currently manage a successful Mind/Body Program for the Brielle Sports Clubs. Responsibilities include hiring, training and management of yoga, pilates and mind~body instructors while maintaining group class schedules, marketing of workshops/special events and membership sales for two health clubs. 2/2005-Present Yoga and Pilates Instructor On site Responsibilities include creating and facilitating group format yoga and pilates classes, utilizing various mind/body techniques including yoga asana, pilates flow, meditation, breath technique and creative visualization. These classes provide an enlightening and inspiring experience for the participant, increasing strength and flexibility while relieving stress and soothing the soul! 2/2005-PresentMind Body Personal Training Mind Body Personal Training On site Responsibilities include creating and facilitating personalized programs for individuals and small groups utilizing various mind/body techniques including yoga, pilates, meditation, breath technique and creative visualization. 2/2005-Present Kids Yoga and Pre/Postnatal Yoga Workshops On Site Responsibilities include creating format for and facilitation of various yoga and mediation workshops for special populations, including pre/postnatal, children (special needs and mainstream) and restorative. Continued… 7/1999-2/2005 The Candlewood Swim and Racquet Club Certified Yoga Teacher/Membership Sales Responsibilities include teaching group yoga and water aerobics classes, and maintaining membership sales at The Candlewood Swim and Racquet Club. 9/1991-10/1997 9/2007-11/2008 Creative Salon Concepts/Aveda Sales Account Executive/Outside Sales Responsibilities included maintaining sales relationships with professional salons and spas, opening new doors and growing existing business. Assisting businesses in setting, meeting and exceeding sales goals. Conducting staff product knowledge classes and consumer events. Effectively compiling and maintaining specific target goals. Consistently achieved top sales performance throughout my tenure with the company. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS June 1988 Kings College, Wilkes Barre, Pa. Bachelor of Arts Degree Major- International Business Minor- Economics June 2004-2005 AAAI/ISMA Certification Yoga Phase 1 Yoga Phase 2&3 MindBody Personal Trainer June 2008 Omega Being Yoga Conference Classes and Lecture with the following… Shiva Rea M.A - Heart of Fire Russell Simmons & Seane Corn - Yoga & Social Action Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa - Asana, Chanting, Trance Dance/Meditation, Contemplation & Pranayama. Kofi Busia - Asana and Purification. Alon Sagee - Growing Your Business Without Selling Your Soul. Deb Neubauer - Auspicious Wisdom Continued… Seane Corn – Yoga Practice and Lecture for Women. Gary Kraftsow, M.A., L.M.T - Yoga for Emotional Health: Focus on Anxiety & Depression. Aadil Palkhivala – Yoga and the Evolution of Consciousness. May 2007 The Urban Zen Initiative Classes, lecture, think tank and panel discussion with the following… Rodney Yee Colleen Saidman Yee Donna Karan Sharon Gannon David Life Richard Freeman Dr Dean Ornish Dr. Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith Jnani Chapman Dr. Mehmet Oz Anthony Robbins May 2007 Dharma Mittra Yoga Center Maha Sadhana with Sri Dharma Mittra August 2007 The Urban Zen Foundation Urban Zen Integrative Therapist Training Phase 1 Rodney Yee Colleen Saidman Yee Dr. Jaime Naughright November 2006 YogaFit Prenatal Instructor Certification July 2005 Yoga Kids International Phase 1 Certification January 2006 Soma Yoga Center The Art of Assisting