Emily Gibb
Edinburgh
Summary
I am a reliable, compassionate, organised individual with a range of working experience looking to transition from self employment. My strengths include excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, effective time-management and the ability to work on my own as well as in a team. I have a warm, patient, trustworthy nature that allows me to quickly develop a good rapport with others.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Qi Gong Meditation and Taiji Assistant Instructor
Gathering Essence
Edinburgh
09.2023 - Current
- Support senior teacher to lead meditation and movement classes in a busy, inclusive public studio
- Treat all students with empathy and respect
- Teach skills to different levels of ability with compassion and patience
Communication and Administration Officer
Gathering Essence
Edinburgh
08.2022 - Current
- Day-to-day administrative tasks: emails, phone calls, liaise with students, staff, stakeholders
- Deliver and coordinate projects such as designing the website
- Maintain website and online shop and problem-solve issues in a timely manner
Assistant Tutor
Body Intelligence
Edinburgh
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Support delivery of course curriculum
- Trauma-informed approach working with students
- Help students identify personal/academic areas needing support, implement plans to achieve goals
- Record student information on database
Office Manager
Highland Angel Jewellery & Gifts
Edinburgh
10.2012 - 04.2018
- Supervise staff and interact with customers
- Meet targets and work to strict deadlines
- Manage several CMS and establish smooth workflow processes
Professional Homeopath and Craniosacral Therapist
Self Employed
Edinburgh
07.2009 - Current
- Build positive relationships with clients from all walks of life, offer emotional and vocational support with empathy, compassion and care
- Knowledge and understanding of a person-centred and trauma-informed approach
- Develop and implement individualised plans for physical, mental and psychosocial issues
- Note-taking, updating electronic records
Volunteering
Various Organisations
Edinburgh
- Phone counsellor at Parentline Scotland supporting parents and signposting practical or emotional support where necessary
- Support service-users at Fresh Start Charity to execute garden projects and grow and harvest fresh produce.
Education
230 Hour Daoist Flow Yoga Training -
With Mimi Kuo Deemer & Jean Hall
Edinburgh 12/2022 - 10/2023
Diploma - Craniosacral Therapy
Body Intelligence
Edinburgh11.2020
1 Year Wild Food & Medicine Course -
Grass Roots Remedies
Edinburgh /2018 -
Licentiateship - Homeopathy
Lakeland College of Homeopathy
Lake District2009
Bachelor of Arts - Social Anthropology
University of East London
London1996
Skills
- Experience and understanding of working with disadvantaged or vulnerable people
- Knowledge and experience of trauma-informed practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build equal and positive relationships
- Organisational and IT skills
- Ability to use own initiative, good time management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
Interests
- Running, qigong, yoga, hillwalking
- Reading
- Creative pursuits - basket weaving, sewing
- Spending time with family and friends
Timeline
Qi Gong Meditation and Taiji Assistant Instructor
Gathering Essence
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Tutor
Body Intelligence
10.2022 - 03.2024
Communication and Administration Officer
Gathering Essence
08.2022 - Current
Office Manager
Highland Angel Jewellery & Gifts
10.2012 - 04.2018
Professional Homeopath and Craniosacral Therapist
Self Employed
07.2009 - Current
Volunteering
Various Organisations
230 Hour Daoist Flow Yoga Training -
With Mimi Kuo Deemer & Jean Hall
12/2022 - 10/2023
Diploma - Craniosacral Therapy
Body Intelligence
1 Year Wild Food & Medicine Course -
Grass Roots Remedies
/2018 -
Licentiateship - Homeopathy
Lakeland College of Homeopathy
Bachelor of Arts - Social Anthropology
University of East London
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