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Maalikah Van Der Schyff

Yoga Instructor / Project Administrator
Cape Town

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I have approximately 8 years experience.


Knowledgeable Yoga Instructor offering 8 years of experience as group fitness instructor. Leverages diverse styles and techniques for different skill levels. Caring, patient and observant leader with educational style.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Yoga Instructor

Virgin Active
Cape Town
05.2022 - Current
  • Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
  • Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Led up to Number classes per week.
  • Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
  • Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
  • Built relationships with students to boost rapport and word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
  • Used music to motivate and energize classes.
  • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
  • Led aerobics, yoga, core strength and kickboxing classes.

Senior Project Administrator

Tns
Cape Town
10.2008 - 04.2015
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.

Project Coordinator (Contract)

Ogilvy
Cape Town
12.2007 - 09.2008
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Education

National Diploma - Management

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
01.2002 - 12.2005

Timeline

Yoga Instructor

Virgin Active
05.2022 - Current

Senior Project Administrator

Tns
10.2008 - 04.2015

Project Coordinator (Contract)

Ogilvy
12.2007 - 09.2008

National Diploma - Management

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2002 - 12.2005

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