Sakunthala Sambanthan
Pilates & Yoga Coach
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Experienced Yoga Instructor bringing 12-year record in health and wellness roles. Eager to help students improve wellness through Yoga and Pilates classes.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, and motivational coach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Yoga & Pilates C
Evolution Wellness (Celebrity Fitness)
Kuala Lumpur
07.2013 - Current
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs & managed up to 32 students in call (prior to the pandemic).
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes with appropriate music designed to energize and improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Marketing Manager
Bay Audio
Petaling Jaya
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
- Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
Recruitment Consultant
Kelly Services
Kuala Lumpur
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Identified and sourced qualified candidates for open positions to meet organizational needs.
- Assessed and recommended top candidates to hiring managers to provide qualified employees to fill open positions.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks and other pre-employment screenings, identifying candidates to meet hiring criteria.
Public Relations Manager
Pat-Lin & Grey Healthcare
Petaling Jaya
07.2000 - 02.2003
- Collaborated with media to encourage company and product coverage and promote brand mission and values.
- Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
- Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.
- Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge.
Sales Representative
Pfizer
Petaling Jaya
01.1998 - 07.2000
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Speech Communication
College of St. Catherine
St. Paul, MN, USA 06.1994 - 12.1996
Post Graduate Diploma - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, India 09.2003 - 04.2004
International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - Early Childhood Education
Segi College
Subang Jaya, Malaysia 02.2008 - 03.2010
TESOL Canada - English
Asian College of Teachers
India 01.2022 - 04.2022
Skills
Pilates and Yoga knowledge
Excellent Written & Interpersonal Communication
Dependable and Responsible
Decision-Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Planning and Coordination
Student-centered learning
ESL- English as Second Language
Student engagement
Lesson Planning
Group and individual instruction
Experiential learning
Additional Information
As part of the Montessori Practical experience aspect of the course I taught at a Montessori Kindergarten at Kepong, Sri Hartamas & Mount Kiara for 6 months in total.
Quote
I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey
Timeline
TESOL Canada - English
Asian College of Teachers
01.2022 - 04.2022
Yoga & Pilates C
Evolution Wellness (Celebrity Fitness)
07.2013 - Current
Marketing Manager
Bay Audio
09.2012 - 06.2013
International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - Early Childhood Education
Segi College
02.2008 - 03.2010
Recruitment Consultant
Kelly Services
11.2004 - 06.2006
Post Graduate Diploma - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Pondicherry University
09.2003 - 04.2004
Public Relations Manager
Pat-Lin & Grey Healthcare
07.2000 - 02.2003
Sales Representative
Pfizer
01.1998 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Speech Communication
College of St. Catherine
06.1994 - 12.1996