Lynne Stewart

Masters Business Administration (MBA), 2000 (Strategy & Finance)
Schulich School of Business, Toronto, Canada
Independent Studies
· Thesis: Rogers Media,
· TO-Bid and the Olympic Legacy (Nominated for “Strategy Field Study Award”)
· Corporate Giving and the Social Contract

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), 1992
(Major Psychology & Minor Physiology)
Honours Research Project, 1996
Thesis: Discourse Production in Aged and Young Populations

CAREER BACKGROUND
Sol Pilates & Yoga, Markham, ON 2004 - Present
Studio Owner/Instructor
Own and operate a pilates and yoga studio. Since opening in 2004, the studio has grown its client roster to approximately 100 clients weekly with annual revenues of close to $100K. Small group classes with clients from the local community encourage networking in a close-knit supportive environment.
„Y Studio caters to approximately 100 clients weekly in private and group settings, at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and special populations including prenatal and kids groups. We run outdoor bootcamps, corporate/workplace fitness programs with clients such as IBM, Board of Education, and local/community groups and business, conduct classes for workplace wellness conferences, and run wellness seminars for clients.
„Y Studio has been highlighted on Rogers Cable TV (York Region Leisure), and in several online fitness articles (oneeighty.ca, ehealthcare.ca). Studio employs several instructors from different streams of meditation, yoga and pilates.

FITNESS & WELLNESS TRAINING
Stott Pilates Training, 2004
Mat , Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs & Barrels, Injuries & Special Populations (ISP)
Stott Certification Centre, Toronto, Canada

Teaching Yoga & Meditation to Kids (Ages 2½ - 12), 2008, Yoga 4 Kids, Toronto, Ontario
Marsha Wenig’s ABC’s of YogaKids, 2008, Yoga & Pilates Conference, Toronto, Ontario
Pilates for Golfers, 2007, Body Harmonics, Toronto, Ontario
Yoga Exercise Specialist (YES I), 2006, East to West Yoga, Brampton, Ontario
Relax & Renew (Restorative Yoga), 2006, Yoga Spirit, Toronto, Ontario
Tom Myers’ Anatomy Trains, 2006, Yoga Spirit, Toronto, Ontario
Gait Analysis (Postural Assessment), 2005, Body Harmonics, Toronto, Ontario

ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Leadership Skills (2004)
Facilitation Skills (2003)
Executive Presence/Presentation Skills, (2002)
Certified Financial Analyst Level 1 Course (2000)
Process Mapping Workshop, GE Capital (1995)
Fundamentals of Organizational Change, Seneca College (1994)
Principles of Adult Education, Seneca College (1994)
Counseling Skills Course, Tynedale College (1994)
Leadership and Presentation Skills Course, The Lumen Institute (1994)
Valuing Diversity Workshop, Omnibus Consulting (1994)
Canadian Securities Course (Registered Representative) (1994)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Camp Oochigeas (2008 - Present)
Yoga for Kids (In Hospital Program)
Yoga & Pilates Wellness Programs (Fall Reunion Weekends)

Unionville Alliance Church
Music Director, Kid's Choir (Ages 3 – 5) Fall 2000 – 2002
Circle Time Instructor (Ages 3 – 5) 2002 - 2003

North York General Hospital
Pediatric Intake & Play Therapy Program, 1994 - 1996

Canadian Hearing Society
Computerized Notetaker, University & Special Interest Conferences (1988 – 1990)

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Golfing, Biking, Walking/Bootcamp, Pilates & Yoga
Skiing, Reading/Research, Singing/Songwriting

*** References Available Upon Request ***