KRISTA N. SHIRLEY      PO. Box 1848 · Orlando, FL 32802 ·  Krista@Ashtangayogini.com

EDUCATION
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Rollins College, Winter Park, Fl, May 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Classical Studies                 Minor: Archaeology
• Cumulative GPA: 3.41                

•George S. Hatsopoulos Memorial Scholarship Recipient, 2003         • National Dean’s List, 2001-2003
• Rollins College Presidential Scholarship Recipient, 2000-2004         •Rollins College Dean’s List, 2000-2003

Study Abroad in Athens, Greece, Spring 2003


WORK/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Peace Harmony Yoga, LLC, Owner, Orlando, Fl, January 2005-Present

Urban Ashtanga Yoga Shala, Partner, Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Program Director, Orlando Fl, January 2007- Present

Citrus Athletic Club, Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Orlando, FL, July 2005- Present

Rollins College, Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Winter Park, Fl, January 2007-Present

In Balance Studio, Ashtanga Yoga and Mat Pilates Instructor, Lake Mary Fl, January 2007-August 2007

Metro Muscle Gym, Ashtanga Yoga and Mat Pilates Instructor, Orlando, FL, June 2004-August 2007

Metro Muscle Gym, Fitness Coordinator, Ashtanga Yoga and Mat Pilates Instructor, Orlando, FL, June 2004-May 2006
•Hire/Fire instructors at Metro Muscle
•Process all paperwork pertaining to Metro Muscle’s Body Motion Program and instructors
•Conduct payroll on bi-monthly basis
•Created and provide newsletter for instructors on a bi-monthly basis
•Established monthly newsletter for Metro Muscle’s members
•Teach seven Yoga/Pilates classes per week at Metro Muscle
•Organize and conduct quarterly instructor meetings
- Update schedule monthly, add/change classes as needed

Full Circle Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Winter Park, FL, March 2005-May 2006

Aiguille Rock Climbing Gym, Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Longwood, FL, January 2004- August 2005

Country Club of Orlando, Ashtanga Yoga and Mat Pilates Instructor, Orlando, FL, December 2004-July 2005

Orlando Sentinel, Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Orlando, FL, June 2004-February 2005

YMCA, Ashtanga Yoga and Pilates Instructor, Winter Park and Oviedo, FL, July 2004-March 2005

Winter Park Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Mat Pilates Instructor, Winter Park, FL, May 2004-November 2004

World Gym, Ashtanga Yoga Instructor, Orlando, FL, July 2004-April 2005

Gold’s Gym, Mat Pilates Instructor, Maitland, FL, January 2004-December 2004

Rollins College, Mat Pilates Instructor, Winter Park, FL, January 2004-May 2004

Rollins College, Research Assistant for Dr. Elise Friedland, Winter Park, FL, January 2004-May 2004
•Investigated major primary Latin texts to collect material on Roman baths and statuary, which was subsequently complied into a
sourcebook
on Roman sculpture from the Near East.

Upward Bound-Rollins College, Volunteer, Winter Park, FL, Fall 2004
•Developed a health program for the high school students in the upward bound program and guided the students through 60-minute yoga
classes twice per week.

Cambrian Foundation, Intern, Orlando, FL, Fall 2003
•Assisted with fundraising events to support research, education, preservation, and exploration projects
•Conducted historical research, and collected data for publication of quarterly journal and other publications
•Assisted in presentations at schools, civic centers, and the Orlando Science Center

Stonewood Tavern and Grill, Server, Orlando, FL, March 2002-August 2003
• Sold over $1,000.00 in food and beverage to over 36 guests per shift
• Certified Trainer: Supervised and trained new servers and headwaits
• Certified Headwait: Conducted server checkouts, final media, final labor, end of day, start of day, and tip share

Longhorn Steakhouse, Server, Lake Mary, FL, November 2000-March 2002
• Sold over $700.00 in food and beverage to over 40 guests per shift
• Prepared bar/server schedule each week




CERTIFICATIONS And TRAINING
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CPR/AED, American Red Cross, Orlando, FL, June 2003-Present

Basic First Aid, American Safety and Health Institute, Orlando, FL, July 2004-Present

Blood Borne Pathogens, American Safety and Health Institute, Orlando, FL, September 2004-Present

Pilates Certification, Pilates and Fitness Association, Orlando, FL, November 2003

Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training,  Manju Jois and Chicago Yoga Center, Chicago, IL, June 2003

Ashtanga Teacher Training: 200 Yoga Alliance hours, Centered Yoga at Yoga Thailand, Koh Samui, Thailand, November-December 2004

Primary Group Exercise Certification, American Fitness Association of America, Orlando, FL, February 2005

Ashtanga Yoga Training, Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, Mysore, India, August-November 2007; May 2006-November 2006



TEACHER TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/SPECIAL COURSES TAUGHT
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-200 Hour Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher Training Program, Program Director and Teacher, May 5-July 25, 2007

-An Ashtanga Experience In India, Lithe and Easy Yoga Studio, February 11, 2007

-Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga, Country Club of Orlando, April 15 and 17, 2005

-Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice, Metro Muscle, March  and April 2005

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Yoga for Teens, Rollins College, Summer 2004)




SKILLS
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Language: Latin (solid reading); French (basic reading)

Computer: Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Internet Research, Endnote, Restaurant Magic
, Site Builder

Research: Senior Thesis investigated Late Bronze Age trade relations and specifically examined the 13th century B.C. shipwreck site of
Ulu Burun, Turkey.   
Resume
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