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1. Linda C. Parker New York City Area | 917-774-6035 | lindaparker185@gmail.com
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Manager/Director
Detail Driven Hard-Worker with Amazing Stamina
Programs | Special Events | Marketing
Health, Business, and Laughter
Challenges staff and clients to think out of the box. Champions increased enrollment, satisfaction, and
retention. Contributes to the well-being of all.
Strengths
Program Development | Creative Vision | Project Management | Organization | Cost Reduction
Public Speaking | Presentation | Special Events Planning | Fitness Instruction | Social Media Strategy
Content Development | Print Materials | Data Tracking
Professional Experience
Wainwright House (WH), Rye, New York 2013 to Present
A learning center dedicated to body, mind, spirit and community.
Program Director - 2015 to Present
Program Coordinator - 2013 to 2015
One of three full-time employees challenged to revitalize a struggling organization. Co-chair the program
committee. Manage relations with 53 separate instructors and 9 yoga instructors and substitute instructors.
Supervise one direct report. Diverse functions include program development and management, marketing, social
media, and technology.
 Major contributor to an average 40% revenue increase within 10 months.
 Average a 30% increase in program enrollment.
 Reduce program cancellations by 15% and reengaged a community.
 Orchestrate a robust program catalogue and collateral marketing materials that support the brand.
 Develop a print and social media marketing strategy to drive enrollment.
 Elevate the criteria for acceptance of program proposals and instructors.
Soulistic Adventures, LLC, (Incorporated 2012) Westchester County, NY 2003 to 2007, 2012 to 2014
Program Director, Coach, and Instructor
Provided the business concept, creative vision and leadership of fun, meaningful and mindful programs that
promoted healing and joy. Targeted clients who were interested in self-awareness, self-discovery, personal
development and personal responsibility for their own well-being in body, mind and spirit.
 Maintained a 35% to 45% open rate for email marketing.
 Grew income by 65% within one year.
 Ran five programs per week that maxed out at 15 attendees.
 Nurtured business relations that led to increased programs and social media followers.
 Delivered presentations and programs at the National Association for Professional Women, Mercy
College, and Athleta retail store.
Auven Therapeutics (formerly Celtic Therapeutics Development), New York, NY 2007 to 2013
A private equity firm focused on an innovative life science investment strategy.
Executive Assistant
Rapidly advanced from a temporary employee to the right hand of both the CEO and the Managing Director.
Supported eight consultants, four project leaders, and eight subject matter experts (SME). Orchestrated
international travel across three countries and one territory.

2. Linda C. Parker New York City Area | 917-774-6035 | lindaparker185@gmail.com
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Professional Experience continued…
 With minimal direction, rescued a corporate event.
 Avoided misuse of executive time with well-organized national and international itineraries, easy to locate
information, and meeting agendas.
 Prevented default of international contracts and regulatory compliance with design and organization of
document management systems.
 Made ad hoc projects happen despite lack of direction.
Revlon, Inc., New York, NY 2002 to 2004
Executive Assistant
Uniquely diverse role as head marketing assistant to the EVP/Global Chief Marketing Officer and Director of
Creative Operations. Communicated and liaised with the executive committee, creative leadership team, and
support staff on project status, timelines, and milestones.
 Prevented overtime costs with implementation and stringent management of project timelines for
production of Almay and Revlon packaging and photo editing.
 Held vendor costs down with accurate tracking of expenditures and on-time payments.
Media
Topic: Overcoming Obstacles
NBC, a Division of NBC Universal, New York, NY
Executive Assistant
Supported the Supervising Producer of Sunday Best, a show hosted by Carl Reiner.
Debbie Nigro Show, AM 1230, WFAS
 6-minute interview aired May 13, 2013, 1:20 PM
 Topic: Nia technique and hula hooping
A Moment of Change, CBS Sky Radio, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
 Interviewed by Sherri Gaba and Cathleen O’Connor
Certifications
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), NASM, ACE
Certified Holistic Health Coach: AADP, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York, NY
Certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach, C.H.E.K. Institute, New York, NY
Nia Technique Instructor, Hoopnotica Certified, Laughter Yoga Leader
Education
B.A. Degree: Exercise Science, California State University, Northridge, California
Skills
Technical
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Data Management, ShareBuilder, Social Media, Content
Development, eMarketing, Blogging
Fitness Instruction
Nia White Belt, Green Belt | Hoopnotica Fit Dance | Laughter Yoga | Central Park Dance Skaters