Resume

Daysha Marie Hampton

(208) 520-1648, daysha19@gmail.com

www.dayshayoga.com

Education:

M.A. International Development

Complex Emergencies, Economics, and Human Rights Concentration

American University May 2010

Cumulative GPA: 3.71/4.0

Harvard University – Consortium Semester Fall 2008

B.S. Business Management and Human Resources

Management Concentration

Minors: International Business, International Studies, Spanish

University of Idaho May 2006

Cumulative GPA: 3.70/4.0

· Suran Mok Monastery, 10 Day Silent Meditation with Abbot Pho, Surrat Thani, Thailand, September 2007

· His Holiness the 14^th Dalai Lama’s Annual Spring Teachings, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India, March 2007

· Yoga Vida Gurukul University, Ayurvedic Course, Nasik, Maharashtra, India June 2007

· Yoga Vida Gurukul University, Traditional Yoga Training (200 hr RYT) Nasik, Maharashtra, India, July-Aug 2007

· University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana, Africa, Fall 2005, Cumulative GPA: 3.63

· Rangsit University, Rangsit, Patumthani, Muang Ake, Thailand, Summer 2005, Cumulative GPA: 4.0

· El Universidad del Pais Vasco, Bilbao, Spain, Spring 2004, Cumulative GPA: 4.0

· University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand, Spring 2003, Cumulative GPA: 3.57

Honors and Awards

Professional Experience:

Idaho Yoga Co-op, Founder and Owner, Idaho Falls, ID 2013- Current www.idahoyogacoop.com

Idaho Yoga Co-op Wellness Center, Founder and Owner, Idaho Falls, ID 2013- Current

Idaho Teton Yoga Co-op & Wellness Center, Founder and Owner, Driggs, ID 2013- Current

SolYoga Trips, Business Partnerships Coordinator and Africa/Asia Director and Trip Guide and Teacher, Domestic and International 2008-Current

InterAction, Haiti Program Associate, Humanitarian Policy and Practice Team, Washington, DC, June 2010- August31 2010

§ Coordinated InterAction’s Office in Haiti and Haiti Working Group, Managed Finance Project

InterAction, Disaster Response Team Intern, Humanitarian Policy and Practice Team, Washington, DC, March 2010 – May 2010

§ Produced Disaster Response Reports for DRC and Sri Lanka, Coordinated with Member Organizations

Beyond Borders, Haiti Response Intern, Washington, DC, January -May 2010

§ Research Haiti Response, Reports to Brief Staff on Ground, Manage Social Networking, Develop Strategy

Barack Obama Campaign, Campaign Volunteer and Event Organizer, Idaho Falls, ID, January-February 2008

§ Planned and Presented Events in Southeast Idaho, Facilitated Phone Banks, Worked with Youth Leaders

Macy’s, Manager, Idaho Falls, ID. November 2006-January 2007

§ Managed Team of Employees to Stock Inventory, Prepare Displays, and Provide Customer Service

Hampton Truck Sales, Accounting Coordinator, Idaho Falls, ID, January 2008-June 2008

§ Prepared Accounts and Balanced General Ledger for Taxes Spanning Three Years

Habitat for Humanity, University of Idaho Alternative Spring Break Program Team, Kamloops, Canada, March 2005

University of Idaho Relief Project, Student Tsunami Relief Board Director and Fundraiser, Spring 2005

§ Raised Awareness, Advocated Relief Efforts with a Food and Supplies Drive and University Raffle Event

Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, Event and Team Coordinator, Idaho Falls, ID 2004 and Moscow, ID 2005

Student Human Resources Service Project, Event Organizer, Ronald McDonald House, Spokane, WA, October 2004

Fox Hollow, Principal Mr. Fredrickson, Migrant Student Teacher Assistant, Idaho Falls, ID, June-August 2004

§ Conveyed Educational Activities in Spanish, Worked Individually with New Migrant Students

University of Idaho Study Abroad Office, Intern, Moscow, ID, Spring 2005

§ Completed Self-Motivated Project to Design New First-Time Advising Study Abroad Presentation

Student Human Resource Management, “Holiday Dinner Donations” Food Drive, Event Organizer, Moscow, ID 2003

Westmark Credit Union, Teller, Idaho Falls, ID, December 2000-August 2001

§ Awarded Position as President of the Business Professionals of America Club, Perfect Balancing Record

Hampton Truck Sales. Office Assistant, Idaho Falls, ID, August 1998-December 2001

§ Handled Mailing Lists, Assisted with Advertising, Documented Sales using Accounting Software

International Professional Experience:

SolYoga Trips, Business Partnerships Coordinator and Africa/Asia Director and Trip Guide and Teacher, Domestic and International 2008-Current

West African Aids Foundation, Hospice and Programs Assistant, Ghana, West Africa, Fall 2005

§ Assisted Functions of Hospice, Learned to Conduct Programs in a Village Setting

International Child Resource Institute (ICRI), Program Assistant and Teacher, Ghana, West Africa, Fall 2005

§ Taught Life Skills to Street Children, Traveled with Director to Hold Village Council Meetings

Satit Bilingual International School, English Kindergarten Teacher, Patumthani, Bangkok, Thailand, Summer 2005

§ Worked as Head Teacher on Substitution Basis, Planned Daily Schedule, Assistant Taught Regularly

El Universidad del Pais Vasco, English Teacher for Spanish Kindergarten Students, Bilbao, Spain, Spring 2004

§ Taught English to Students after School, Position Arranged by Study Abroad Program Director

Caritas, English Aide and Activities Assistant with Youth Victims of Domestic Violence, Bilbao, Spain, Spring 2004

§ Lead Programs for Students through Government Coordinated after School Program

Leadership and Community Service:

Idaho Yoga Co-op, Founder and Owner, Community Events and NGO Partnerships, Idaho Falls, ID 2013- Current

Idaho Yoga Co-op Wellness Center, Founder and Owner, Community Events and NGO Partnerships, Idaho Falls, ID 2013- Current

Idaho Teton Yoga Co-op & Wellness Center, Founder and Owner, Community Events and NGO Partnerships, Driggs, ID 2013- Current

SolYoga Trips, Business Partnerships Coordinator and Africa/Asia Director and Trip Guide and Teacher, Domestic and International 2008-Current

American University, Leon E. Clark, Research Fellowship Finalist, Sierra Andean Development in Ayacucho, Peru, April 2009

§ Researched Peru, Coordinated with World Bank Development Project to Conduct Primary Research

Harvard, Darfur Research Group Member and Research Assistant, Professor Jens Meierhenrich, Sept 2008- Jan 2009

§ Contributed During Weekly Meetings and Conducted Individual Research for Group and Professor

Idaho Democratic State Convention, Elected Barack Obama Delegate, Boise, ID, June 14 2008

§ Campaigned for Delegate Position by Speaking at Southeastern Idaho Caucus

Rotary International, Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship Finalist, Spring 2006

§ Idaho State Finalist for East Africa/India Year Long Ambassadorial Position

University of Idaho Lady Vandals Hockey Team, Moscow, ID 2001-2006, Team Treasurer, Fall 2003

University of Idaho, Student Human Resource Management (NHRMA), Travel Committee Chair, , Moscow, ID 2003-2004

Waikato University UNICOL United Soccer Team, New Zealand, Spring 2003

Moscow Parks and Recreation, Head Micro Soccer Coach, Moscow, ID 2002-2005

§ Planned Program Events, Consulted Parents, Provided Support and Guidance to Youth

Moscow High School Hockey Team, Volunteer Assistant Coach, Moscow, ID 2002

Pi Beta Phi, Standards Board Committee, Intramural Chair and Member Correspondent, Moscow, ID 2002-2003

§ Represented Pi Beta Phi, Reported to University Inter-Fraternity Council

Yoga Experience:

Idaho Yoga Co-op, Owner and Instructor, Idaho Falls, ID 2013- Current

Idaho Yoga Co-op Wellness Center, Owner and Instructor, Idaho Falls, ID 2013- Current

Idaho Teton Yoga Co-op & Wellness Center, Owner and Instructor, Driggs, ID 2013- Current

SolYoga Trips, Business Partnerships Coordinator and Africa/Asia Director and Trip Guide and Teacher, Domestic and International 2008-Current

Gingeng Yoga Studio, Yoga Instructor, South Park, San Diego, CA 2012-2013

Yoga One Yoga Studio, Yoga Instructor, Downtown San Diego, CA 2012-2013

Spirit Yoga Studio, Yoga Instructor, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 2012-2013

Hale Holistic Yoga Studio, Yoga Instructor, East Side Downtown San Diego, 2012-2013

Oceanfront Yoga, Yoga Instructor, Spirit Yoga Owner, Steve Hubbard, Pacific Beach (@ Law Street), San Diego, CA 2012-2013

Riff’s Acoustic Yoga Studio, Yoga Instructor and Kids Yoga Instructor, Bird Rock, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 2012-2013

Lululemon, Yoga Instructor, DJ Fundraiser Yoga Event and 80’s Fundraiser Yoga Event, multiple events, Downtown San Diego, CA 2012-2013

Plus One, Broadway Club, Yoga Instructor, Downtonw San Diego, CA 2012-2013

Plus One, Illumina Headquarters, Yoga Instructor, Poway, San Diego, CA 2012-2013

Plus One, Sony Headquarters, Yoga Instructor, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA 2012-2013

The Little Yoga Studio, Yoga Instructor, Downtown San Diego, CA 2012

Namaste Yoga/Happy-U-Namaste Yoga Center, Yoga Instructor, Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA 2012

Plus One, Yoga Instructor, White House Athletic Center, Washington, DC 2011-2012

Prana Store, Event/Workshop Yoga Instructor, Denver, CO 2012

Prana Store, Event/Workshop Yoga Instructor, Boulder, CO 2012

White House Athletic Center, Plus One, Yoga Instructor, Washington, DC 2011-2012

Washington Sports Clubs, Yoga Instructor, Columbia Heights and other locations, multiple locations, Washington, DC 2009-2012

Aquila, Yoga Instructor, SEC fitness center, ICE fitness center, and TSA fitness center, multiple locations, Washington, DC 2009-2012

L&T Fitness, Yoga Instructor, IDB fitness center and GAO Fitness Center, IMF, IDB, EEI, DOJ, HUD, multiple locations , Washington, DC 2009-2012

HFIT Corporation, Yoga Instructor, FOHO, Department of Energy Fitness Center, Washington, DC 2009-2012

YoKids, Kid’s Yoga Instructor, DC Public Schools and After School Programs in DC, MD & VA, Washington, DC 2009-2012

Gol, Kid’s Yoga Instructor and Soccer Instructor, DC Public Schools, DC Charter Schools DC, MD, VA, Washington, DC 2011-2012

Quiet Mind Yoga Studio, Yoga Instructor, Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 2009-2012

Meridian Yoga Studio, Yoga Instructor, Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC 2009-2012

Past Tense Yoga Studio, Yoga Instructor, Mt. Pleasant, Washington, DC 2009-2012

Allegro Apartment Complex, Yoga Instructor, Columbia Heights, Washington, DC 2009-2012

Studio Serenity, Private Yoga Instructor, Adam’s Morgan, Washington, DC 2009-2012

The Studio DC, Workshops and Events Yoga Instructor, Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 2009-2012

· Conducted workshops on the Eight Limbs of Yoga, future workshops will include Ayurveda and Yoga Nidra

Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women, Group Fitness Instructor, Boston, MA, October 2008-January 2009

Centro Corporation, Corporate Yoga Instructor, Boston, MA, October 2008-January 2009

Spotfire/Tibco Corporation, Corporate Yoga Instructor, Cambridge, MA, October 2008-January 2009

Art and Soul Yoga Studio, Assistant Yoga Instructor, Cambridge, MA, October 2008-January 2009

Cambridge School District, Kids Yoga Instructor After School Program, Cambridge, MA, October 2008- January 2009

Namaste Yoga Studio, Manager, Idaho Falls, ID. October 2007-August 2008

§ Grew Business from Onset, Conducted Interviewing, Event Planning, Scheduling, and Communications

Apple Athletic Club, Yoga Workshop Head Instructor and Event Organizer, Idaho Falls, ID, April 2008-January 2010

· Promoted, Organized and Lead Four Yoga Workshops, Developed Manuals for Attendees, Kid’s Yoga Teacher

Lincoln Park Retirement Home, Chair Yoga Instructor, Idaho Falls, ID, April 2008-January 2010

Karma Yoga Charity Event, Head Event Planner and Organizer, Namaste Yoga Studio, Idaho Falls, December 2007

§ Promoted Community Charity Event through Media, Coordinated Event Schedule, Instructors, and Program

Yoga Events:

SolYoga India Service and Adventure Yoga Retreat, Yoga Instructor and Guide, Goa, India, December 2011

Advancing Your Yoga Practice Workshop Series, Yoga and Meditation Instructor, SGT, WSC, Washington, DC, Sept 2011

DC Global Yoga Mala, Volunteer Coordinator, Meridian Hill Park, Washington, DC, September 2011

SolYoga Nicaragua Service and Adventure Yoga Retreat, Yoga Instructor and Guide, Nicaragua, August 2011

Saturday Columbia Heights Farmer’s Market, Yoga Instructor, Columbia Heights, Washington, DC, July 2011

Advancing Your Yoga Practice Workshop Series, Yoga & Meditation Instructor, SGT, WSC, Washington, DC, May- July 2011

Virginia Yoga Week, YoKid Family Yoga Instructor, Alexandria, VA, June 2011

To Haiti with Love DC Karma Yoga Event, Yoga Instructor, George Washington University Yard, June 2011

Capitol Hill Classic Annual Race, Event Yoga Instructor, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, June 2011

Relay for Life, Women’s Health Yoga Tent, Yoga Instructor, Maryland Relay for Life, Washington, DC, May 2011

YoKid Yoga Challenge, Event Yoga Instructor, Virginia YoKid Challenge, Alexandria, VA, May 2011

i-Phone Application for Apple, Yoga for Runners, Yoga Instruction for App, Washington, DC, May 2010

Prana Apparel Yoga Sponsorship for Instruction and Events, Yoga Instructor, Washington, DC, April 2011

YoKid Yoga Challenge, Event Yoga Instructor, DC YoKid Challenge, Georgetown Lululemon Washington, DC, October, 2010

DC Yoga on the Mall, Assistant Yoga Instructor and Yoga Stage Demo, Community Yoga Event, Washington, DC, May 2010

Languages:

Spanish (Proficient

Twi (Basic)

Thai (Low Intermediate)

Hindi (Minimal)

Sanskrit (Basic)