- Yoga
- Dancing
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Meditation
- Wellbeing
Rani J Stokell
Bairnsdale
Summary
Experienced and skilled in various hands-on roles, qualified Yoga Instructor and passionate Community worker. Consistently contributed to team projects and met deadlines with efficiency. Track record demonstrates strong ability to deliver results, showcasing reliability and adaptability in changing work environments. Strong passion to improving people's Mental health and wellbeing and dedicated to making a positive impact, particularly within Aboriginal communities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthy Lifestyles Worker
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
04.2024 - Current
- Working with Gunai-kurnai community members 1:1 and facilitating group sessions of: Yoga, gym, walking groups and fitness sessions on a daily/weekly basis
- Planning and facilitating program sessions with The Girls @ the Centre at Bairnsdale Secondary college
- Planning and facilitating Weekly group cooking sessions with Dala Yooro kindergarten
- Developing, creating and facilitating coordination of Gegac’s newly established community garden
- Providing assistance to staff and community through our Healthy lifestyles program to better their health and wellbeing
- Providing assistance to the Eils department and team to support and deliver culturally diverse and appropriate luncheon days for our Elders
Certified Yoga Instructor
Emerald Heart Yoga
12.2017 - Current
- Teaching Yoga in the local community and running classes regularly from home in my private studio/workspace
- Working privately and in groups with students who have acute and chronic health conditions such as Injuries, Mental and social health issues to improve their strength, flexibility and increase a positive mindset and confidence overtime
- Developing take home personal practises for students, specifically tailored to suit their fitness levels and abilities
- Working with clients of all ages and abilities and providing them with continuing guidance to better their lifestyles
Senior therapist
Queenscliff day spa
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Performing a range of treatments including massage, O’cosmetics and Demalogica facials, body scrubs, hot stone therapy, waxing and tinting, pedicures and manicures
- Supervision of staff and step up manager when required
- Reception duties including, bookings, payments and end of day payment summaries, staff rosters and treatment and room allocation
- Hosting clients to ensure they have the utmost enjoyable experience at the spa
- Creating relationships with clients to ensure they return to the spa
- Working with KPI’s and budgets to ensure effective running of the spa
2IC Senior skin/laser therapist
Unique laser
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Running front of house and back of house daily with Manager
- Step up Manager when required
- Training and supervision of staff
- Driving to meet personal KPI’s and store targets
- Budgets, Rosters and Client bookings
- Liaising with clients via phone and in person
Day Spa Therapist/Receptionist
The Lotus Spa at Barwon Heads
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Performing all Spa treatments including Massage, Facials, Waxing, Tinting, Hydro, Nails, Tans
- Facilitating group training in treatment procedures and spa treatment development
- Supervising/directing staff members
- Reception duties including answering phones, taking bookings, responding to enquires
- Meeting product sales targets and building incentive programs with staff
- Maintaining an ongoing repour with clients and an average 50% rebooking rate
Reception Manager and Therapist
Sentient Being Wellness Centre
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Organise and manage over 25 practitioners
- Answering phones & managing three line phone system
- Coordinating bookings with practitioners
- Taking bookings and responding to enquiries
- Banking and payroll
- Rosters
- Performing Massage, Facials and body treatments
Education
Diploma - Hatha Yoga 500hrs
Agama Yoga Centre
Skills
- Experienced in Managing Customer Relationships
- Proficient in Software Applications
- Strong Communication Abilities
- Productive Team Player
- Strong Organizational Abilities
- Maintains Composure in High-Stress Situations
- Resilient Perspective
- Experience working with Aboriginal community
Accreditations
- Diploma in Hatha Yoga (500 hours)
- Diploma in Remedial Massage
- Certificate in Swedish Relaxation Massage
- Reiki Practitioner Level 1
- Certificate Safe food handling practises
Required employer accreditations
First aid and CPR (current)
Working with Children check
Police check
Drivers licence
Interests
Timeline
Healthy Lifestyles Worker
Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative
04.2024 - Current
Senior therapist
Queenscliff day spa
01.2022 - 01.2024
2IC Senior skin/laser therapist
Unique laser
01.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Yoga Instructor
Emerald Heart Yoga
12.2017 - Current
Day Spa Therapist/Receptionist
The Lotus Spa at Barwon Heads
01.2013 - 01.2016
Reception Manager and Therapist
Sentient Being Wellness Centre
01.2008 - 01.2010
Diploma - Hatha Yoga 500hrs
Agama Yoga Centre
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