Irene Vlasidis
Williamsburg, VA 23185 *****@********.***
SKILLS SUMMARY
With over 5 years in Integrative Health, over 20 years of yoga practice, and 23 years in the food industry, my skills include exceptional customer service, supervisory skills, extensive knowledge in nutrition and a whole-person approach to improving client’s health and well-being. I have a passion for helping individuals improve their quality of life for long-term success. EMPLOYMENT & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Vlasi, LLC, Williamsburg, VA 3/2018 - Present
Owner/Integrative Health & Well-Being Practice
● Design and conduct comprehensive health assessments
● Coordinate and conduct body composition measurements
● Design and implement coaching and meal plan for health and weight loss/management
● Create and conduct well-being groups such as nutrition courses and grocery tours
● Integrate yoga practices for health management.
● Create and conduct mindful awareness practices for body awareness, reduce stress, and anxiety.
● Design and implement marketing material for the company.
● Manage filing system, website, product inventory, scheduling & social media.
● Create and implement accountability tools to improve the well-being of individuals as a whole. Institute for Psychological & Health Development, Williamsburg, VA 07/2016 – 01/2020 Director of Integrative Health & Wellness/Counseling Assistant/Nutrition Coach
● Created and coordinated well-being groups.
● Oversaw all health and wellness coaches on a daily basis, including movement specialists.
● Design marketing material for the company.
● Coordinate educational nutrition classes for patients.
● Manage filing system, website, product inventory, scheduling, & social media.
● Coordinate marketing events as necessary.
● Conducted comprehensive health assessments to patients.
● Coordinated and conducted body composition measurements on a daily basis.
● Completed duties as assigned by supervisor which included cross-training.
● Integrated yoga practices for health management
● Executed behavior change techniques per tx plan.
● Highly trained in telehealth communications.
Cake 5 Designs, LLC Williamsburg, VA 02/2012-04/2018 Owner/Operator/Baker/Event Coordinator
● Bake, design and execute quality custom baked goods for clients.
● Design, set up and breakdown of custom dessert and candy bars for any special occasion.
● Create new recipes, plan menus, estimate food cost and purchase and manage inventory.
● Coordinate tastings for potential clients.
● Interact with diverse clients and vendors and have established strong working relationships.
● Attend to customers to ensure their requests and needs are met.
● Develop marketing campaigns to increase visibility: analyzed market demographics, defined the target market, and determined advertising placement.
● Create social media presence to improve marketing and develop customer outreach strategies.
● Great understanding of industry health standards.
● Coordinate with staff to determine daily preparations.
● Attend trade shows as needed.
● Participate in professional organizations to maintain visibility and drive business.
● Generate proposals and contracts for clients to review, approve and receive payment. Four Seasons Restaurant, Powhatan, VA 02/2004 – 03/2006 Manager
● Oversaw employee work in front and back of house to ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and food safety guidelines.
● Consistently exceeded weekly and monthly sales targets while maintaining and keeping employee turnover low.
● Motivated employees to perform at their maximum potential.
● Worked closely with the chef to determine menu plans for special events and specialty items.
● Planned and organized special events, banquets and parties.
● Managed collateral production for printed materials, brochures, signage and other marketing pieces.
● Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
EDUCATION
Education/Training
● Duke Certified Integrative Health & Well-Being Coach 10/2019
● National Board Certified -Health and Wellness Coach 5/2022
● Certified Nutrition Coach 5/2020
● Nutrition Specialist 5/2021
● Yoga Alliance Certified E-RYT200 10/2019
Longwood University, Farmville, VA 08/1998 – 08/2002 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management
● Scholarship for Division I Soccer
● Captain from 2000-2001
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
* Soccer Player, Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex
* Soccer Coach, Tidewater Sharks Soccer Club
* Member, Greek Orthodox School/Dance Group
* Parent Volunteer, Walsingham Academy
* Program Fundraising with local studio partnerships and schools
* Running Club