
ENTREPRENEUR
the NC Yoga Bar - FOUNDER
2013 - 2016
NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH + CLIENT MANAGEMENT
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Successfully created a unique “pop-up” yoga business intended to challenge traditional “trial” barriers to entry and operational obstacles studio business model
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Fostered relationships with over 75 local businesses to host and sponsor one-time or regularly scheduled yoga events aimed at increasing foot traffic to business partners
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Built and lead team of 15+ independent yoga instructors
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Launched “Passport” program to strengthen customer loyalty and engagement with the brand, growing revenue 61% YoY
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Lead the profitable exit of the business in 2016 to private buyers
BRANDING, MARKETING + SOCIAL MEDIA
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Built branding, logo, messaging, and web presence for newly developed business
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Created and implemented social media campaigns on Facebook and Instagram to build a customer base and market business partners
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Developed marketing pieces to support B2B services (apartments, hotels, corporately )
EVENT PLANNING + EXECUTION
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Forged strategic alliances with major local and national corporations in the Charlotte market
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Planned and hosted original yoga + fitness events ranging from 1 client to 250+ people
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Designed and prepared new-business pitches and marketing materials - fully customized to client and venue needs
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Formed partnership to launch first large-scale yoga event with Charlotte Knights, securing paid sponsorships and garnering large media coverage
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Managed all event aspects including logistics, registration, activities, on-site support, A/V, marketing and social media
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Write and distribute press releases and contact local and national media outlets
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Conducted post-event evaluations and follow-up with a 80% customer-return rate

