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- Ellen Lasser
[email protected] Georgetown, TX 78633
MISSION STATEMENT
To teach others the union of mind, body, and spirit through the practice of yoga and the teaching of core values of kindness, humility, trust, and respect. Qualified to teach beginner, intermediate, and all level hatha yoga and vinyasa flow. Also teaches dog yoga (DOGA),
ACHIEVEMENT SUMMARY
- Yoga instructor at Sun City Fitness Centers
- Taught private yoga classes to children and adults concentrating on asanas, breath, and alignment
- Certified Yoga Teacher (RYT- 200 hour) from Yoga Alliance August, 2018
- Personal practice of hatha yoga and vinyasa flow for 6 years 3-5 times weekly.
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Global Strategic Sourcing IT Procurement MS Office Yoga
Bluebonnet Yoga, LLC 2016- current
CEO
- Working as yoga instructor teaching private lessons to children and adults
- Concentration in hatha yoga, vinyasa flow, and meditation as well as dog yoga
Personal Yoga Practice 2013-present
- Personal practice of hatha and vinyasa flow yoga 3-5 times weekly
Corporate Trainer and Project Manager 1990-2013
- Led corporate teams to train and manage IT and Procurement projects for various Fortune 1000 companies.
- Created global IT strategic sourcing program to supervise a $200M budget.
- Managed the IT training staff of 12 people to install and implement a mainframe computer system in 100 warehouse distribution centers on time and under budget.
WORK EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO 1990
- Britannica Learning Center Director 1987-1990
- ELA Associates Operations Manager 1982-1987
- Adamson High School Secondary School Teacher 1969-1970
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts (MA) English Literature with honors, University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Southern Methodist University, Washington University, St. Louis
Continuing education in Advanced Negotiations, Cost Analysis, Total Cost of Ownership, Team Building, Executive Computer Concepts (IBM), ISO 9000 Internal Audit, SAP and TOLAS purchasing systems, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Yoga Teacher Training, Black Swan Yoga, Austin, TX
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT-200)
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
Six Sigma Green Belt
ASSOCIATIONS
Yoga Alliance
Institute for Supply Management (ISM), past president, Dallas Chapter
DFW Minority Business Council, Certification Committee
National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Dallas section, treasure, VP membership,
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
USA Film Festival, Board Member, 2012-2016
The Family Place, Board Member, 2010-2012
Dallas Marathon Finisher 2010, 2011(4th place in age group)
Komen Three Day Finisher 2010, 2011
SKILLS
Public speaking, curriculum development, computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Press), excellent communicator