Education

Tufts University, Boston, MA / Sept. 2013-Aug. 2014
Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Science for Communications Professionals
Mind the Mat Pilates and Yoga, Del Ray, VA / Sept. 2013-Mar. 2014
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA / Sept. 2008-Dec. 2010
Masters in Library and Information Science
Northeastern University, Boston, MA / Sept. 2003- May 2007
Bachelor of Arts in English

Skills, Interests, and Certifications

• Foundational yoga teacher training at Mind the Mat included study of yoga history and philosophy, basic Sanskrit, anatomy and biomechanics, teaching, cueing, and assisting asanas, class sequence and design, pranayama practices, and meditation techniques.
• CPR and AED certifications through the American Heart Association
• Proficient in HTML/CSS, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Filemaker Pro, DotNetNuke, iMIS, Informz, MailChimp, Android and iOS apps.
• Experience using and managing web-based applications, databases and catalogs (i.e. Lexis Nexis, Wikidot, Slideshare, WordPress, PubMed, WebOfScience).
• Familiar with standards for handling rare manuscripts and objects.
• Writer, photographer, and webmaster of a regularly updated recipe tutorial and lifestyle blog: www.neensnotes.com.
• Articulate public speaker with experience in theatrical productions, academic presentations, yoga teaching, and seminars.

Employment

Yogini Neen LLC – Arlington, VA
Owner and Operator
April 2014-Present

• Teaches group yoga classes in the DC Metro region.
• Teaches private clients and offers tailored instruction to meet client goals through various yoga practices including breathing exercises, postures, and meditation.
• Films, edits, and publishes yoga demos and tutorials on YouTube channel, “Yogini Neen”: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBgW7VtRPAqPTCAqQEMKKA
• Uses social media channels like Twitter, YouTube. and Instagram to promote classes and offer assistance to students outside of the immediate area.
• Manages day-to-day business and financial affairs.

Zweet Sport – Alexandria, VA
Yoga Teacher
July 2014-Present

• Teaches Hot 26, a hot yoga class which follows the 26/2 posture sequence closely, but is 60 or 75 minutes in length.
• Teaches Heated Hatha class.
• Cleans and maintains the school.
• Substitute teaches yoga classes as needed.

Yoga Alliance – Arlington, VA
Contract Web Publisher
April 2014-April 2016

• Wrote communications consistent with the YA writing style guide and the Associated Press Stylebook in a number of different formats, including: website articles, emails, newsletters, blogs, social media posts, videos, graphics, infographics, advertisements, etc.
• Copyedited and proofread written content from other departments.
• Edited, formatted, and regularly updated content for YA website.
• Assisted in communication analysis and continually seeks new and better ways to communicate with YA’s audience.

DC Theatre Scene – Washington, DC
Social Media Strategist
July 2015-January 2016

• Wrote and scheduled social media posts
• Tracked trends and post engagement
• Performed data analysis to grow networks and improve post performance.

Mind Your Body Oasis – Arlington, VA
Yoga Teacher
June 2014-December 2015

• Taught Classic Hot Hatha class.
• Substitute teacher for yoga classes as needed.

Mind the Mat Pilates and Yoga – Alexandria, VA
Yoga Teacher
March 2014-November 2015

• Taught regularly scheduled Gentle Yoga class
• Substitute teacher for yoga classes as needed.

Mind the Mat Pilates and Yoga – Alexandria, VA
Director of Social Media
April 2014-July 2014

• Oversaw the formatting, editing, and publication of the Mind the Mat Blog to support the studio’s educational and promotional goals.
• Scheduled and conducted interviews with MtM teachers and staff to promote classes and workshops.
• Collaborated with MtM teachers and staff to coordinate stories and ensure effective, educational communication with students and potential students.

Yoga Alliance – Arlington, VA
Communications Specialist
August 2013-April 2014

• Assisted communications manager in implementation of communication & content strategies to inform, educate, engage and retain members and non-members in the yoga community
• Worked with other departments to ensure effective and comprehensive communications on all Yoga Alliance activities
• Collaborated with other departments on campaigns for peer-owned projects (for example, conference marketing, educational program marketing, business partner marketing)
• Wrote communications consistent with the YA writing style guide and the Associated Press Stylebook in a number of different formats, including: website articles, emails, newsletters, blogs, social media posts, videos, graphics, infographics, advertisements, etc.
• Copy-edited and proofreads written content from other departments
• Edited, formatted, and regularly updated content for YA website
• Employed email campaign software, manages and edits website content, executes minor graphic design work, and uses other survey tools and software as needed for communications
• Assisted in communication analysis and continually seeks new and better ways to communicate with YA’s audience

Folger Shakespeare Library – Washington, DC
Associate Production Editor
April 2011-June 2013

• Continued performing all duties as Assistant to the Director of Research (see below).
• Fact-checked articles accepted for publication in Shakespeare Quarterly.
• Managed the budgets for SQ and the Research Division.
• Selected images and designed covers for SQ.
• Edited and formatted article and review images for print layout.
• Provided HTML code for posts and general site management for The SQ Forum and SQ on Facebook.
• Regularly updated SQ website, current issue page, and archives.
• Received, checked for accuracy, and filed contracts, image permissions, abstracts, and biographies from SQ authors.
• Reformatted plain-text electronic correspondence sent to authors and reviewers using HTML/CSS.
• Gathered and presented quarterly submission and acceptance rate statistics to the SQ Editorial Committee.

Folger Shakespeare Library – Washington, DC
Assistant to the Director of Research
Mar. 2008-April 2011

• Tracked manuscript and book review submissions to Shakespeare Quarterly using online Editorial Manager software.
• Solicited and logged expert reviews for submissions to SQ.
• Prepared, organized, and archived art logs for the Folger Editions series of Shakespeare’s plays.
• Acted as a liaison between the editor of the Folger Editions and the publisher, Simon & Schuster.
• Coded SQ’s website pages to facilitate access for disabled and international visitors.
• Provided administrative support for the Director.
• Proofread, formatted, and facilitated correspondence between editors and potential SQ authors.
• Maintained database of author and reviewer contacts using the online Editorial Manager platform.
• Organized the annual business meeting and dinner for the SQ Editorial Board.