Help or suggestions on my resume.

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April 7,2022 at 2:00PM UTC

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Help or suggestions on my resume.

Hi, I'm thinking about getting back into the corporate world.

For the past 10 years I've taught yoga at different studios, in different cities (I traveled with my husband as he launched new markets). With the past few years of covid, everything went virtual and I taught from home.

My previous jobs before my yoga instructor life, was in medical sales and hotel sales (about 20 yrs sales experience).

My question is what to put on my resume to be seriously considered for my last 10 years of teaching yoga? It would be hard to list all the studios, in different cities where I've taught ( & honestly many of the studios did not make it thru covid and closed down). Any idea on what to input to account for this time of my life?

Thanks for all suggestions.

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Kim EarleyApril 7,2022 at 2:13PM UTC
If it were me, I would put self-employed Yoga Instructor for those dates, and include your business-related bullet points. For example, one could be *While traveling throughout the US (or your country), developed relationships with owners of a variety of studios/fitness centers to offer classes tailored to their business vision (new business development/sales). *During COVID shut-downs, developed a YouTube channel/membership site/how you offered classes, and offered classes through that site. (marketing/sales/transition skills).
Kimberley Ferretti HammettApril 7,2022 at 2:45PM UTC
Yep!! This :) You most definitely utilized skills from your sales days to keep yourself in the business of teaching yoga in different markets. You may have been hired by other studios, but if you think of yourself as the brand and your classes as the product/service you will start to see how you displayed these skills and be better able to articulate it on your resume.
Sounds like any corporation would be lucky to have you, Good luck!
Sabrina CortesApril 7,2022 at 5:43PM UTC
As a professional Resume Writer, I'd also add the name of your business and highlight other business aspects, such as budgeting, marketing, and hiring (even if you hired volunteer instructors for community events). All of this shows your experience in business operations, development, and leadership abilities.
I'd like to offer you a free resume review where I'll provide extra feedback and tips. If you're interested, you can email me at sabrina@writewithsabrina.com. Feel free to look me up on LinkedIn too (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinacortes-writewithsabrina/).
Sending you good vibes on your job search!