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Sarah Harding

Sarah Harding

Handcross,West Sussex

Summary

Calm and focused individual with deep understanding of mindfulness, mindset and wellness practices, possessing strong communication skills and ability to guide and coach others through effective instruction. Skilled in creating inclusive and supportive environments, fostering both personal growth and physical well-being. Eager to bring transformative impact to those she is working with. This more client facing approach, combined with running her own business and past history at working within a more desk top based environment means she is able to work effectively within an organisation.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Mindfulness and Yoga Teacher

Self Employed
Crawley, West Sussex
03.2014 - Current
  • Enhanced student mental and physical strength and flexibility through class content.
  • Provided personalised guidance for students with contraindications.
  • Promoted mental wellbeing further with mindfulness meditation techniques and mindset work.
  • Raised awareness of personal health by integrating dietary and general health advice in lessons.
  • Organisational, sales, marketing and finance skills required to run a business independently.



Global Events Sponsorship Manager

Informa and Agra Informa
London, City of London
07.2007 - 04.2017
  • Sold event sponsorship and identified other commercial opportunities, boosting income.
  • Conducted market research, identified potential sponsors.
  • Secured new business for both existing events and new events.
  • Drafted comprehensive sponsorship proposals and delivered presentations to secure partnerships.
  • Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders to ensure contract renewals.
  • Oversaw delivery of sponsorship and exhibition agreements, through internal communication and downline teamwork, resulting in client satisfaction.
  • Oversaw on-site event operations, managing staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
  • Troubleshooting and Risk management on site.

Key Account Manager

Infoline Financial events
Eastbourne, East Sussex
02.2006 - 06.2007
  • Responsible for top 10 key accounts management.
  • Analysed sales data
  • Liaised closely with other departments, delivering and reorganising data to inform marketing strategy.
  • Delivered a high level of customer service to ensure customer retention.
  • Identified new business opportunities and increased lead generation to grow profits.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues promptly for increased satisfaction rates.
  • Recruitment - Liaising with consultants, writing job specifications and short listing possible candidates.

Manager

Portakabin Ltd
Crawley, West Sussex
01.1998 - 12.2005
  • Initially hire co-ordinator, promoted within 2 years to the manager position.
  • In the managers position I was responsible for increasing sales of new hire business, key account management and delivery of all contracts and well as managing the hire centre.
  • Liaison with contractors, transport, logistics and on-site teams was required.
  • Responsible for ISO auditing and processes throughout the divison

Education

300 hr course - Somatic yoga, mindfulness, meditation, anatomy, yoga philosophy

Feel now yoga, sensible yoga teacher training
UK
04.2021 - 01.2022

300 hrs Pregnancy, Postnatal, Children/parents/teachers, mindfulness and movement/yoga training,

Lushtums and Wigglebums/Kids
UK
11.2013 - 04.2018

Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

Imagine Rest
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
09.2018 - 12.2018

Higher National Diploma - Business, Finance and Marketing

Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough
09.1992 - 07.1994

National Diploma - Business, Finance and Marketing

Crawley College
Crawley
09.1990 - 07.1992

GCSEs - English lit, English Lan, Maths, Science x 2, History, Food Tech, Sociology, French

Oakmeeds Community School
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
09.1985 - 07.1990

Skills

  • Excellent presentation and communication skills delivered in a professional capacity, both written, verbal and online
  • Working to deadlines
  • Computer literacy using MO office suite and other systems, effective data management
  • Working independently as reflected in self employment and working for Informa as hybrid role
  • Ability to build excellent working relationships both internally and externally
  • Compassionate communication
  • Coaching and personal development with both employees and students
  • Mental health awareness
  • Risk assessment and management Problem Solving both on site and remotely in all roles
  • Attentive listening
  • Very flexible and adapt well to changes within the organisation and role
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Caring and compassionate

Affiliations

  • I love swimming, reading, walking in nature and going to the sauna for relaxation

Accomplishments

I have countless testimonials from yoga clients that I have worked with over the years, here are some;


'Just want to say that last night really gave me a mental boost, I found myself during the session actively being kinder to myself and being more grateful for my body. I feel less anxious and happier today and that is all credit to the oasis you create on a Thursday evening, so thank you again.' Tarra C


'Thanks once again for yesterday the feedback I am getting is great- many of the staff did not know how relaxing it would be and they thought the session was the right balance.'

Spa Breaks, Alecia Wallace


'We feel he has learned so much and his temperament and happiness has improved greatly due to these classes! He looks forward to them every week!' Parent, Harlands School


In my role within Informa I achieved a place in the top sales performers 3 x.

Certification

Countless inhouse courses over the years, including;

Teambuilding, NLP, facilitating and coaching (portakabin)

Sales and teambuilding (Informa)

CBT 2007

Child Protection in education 2 2018

Joanne Avison (ABC anatomy) part 1 in 2018 & part 2 in 2019

Mindset matters (Patricia Maddalena - NLP master practitioner) in 2020

Scouts leader - safeguarding, risk management courses \ 2023

DBS checked - up to date Nov 2024

First Aid Certificate - level 3 emergency first aid at work 2022








Custom

Voluntary work for a children's charity CCHF based in hassocks 2004 - 2010. 

Voluntary leader for scouts Winter 2023.

Timeline

300 hr course - Somatic yoga, mindfulness, meditation, anatomy, yoga philosophy

Feel now yoga, sensible yoga teacher training
04.2021 - 01.2022

Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

Imagine Rest
09.2018 - 12.2018

Mindfulness and Yoga Teacher

Self Employed
03.2014 - Current

300 hrs Pregnancy, Postnatal, Children/parents/teachers, mindfulness and movement/yoga training,

Lushtums and Wigglebums/Kids
11.2013 - 04.2018

Global Events Sponsorship Manager

Informa and Agra Informa
07.2007 - 04.2017

Key Account Manager

Infoline Financial events
02.2006 - 06.2007

Manager

Portakabin Ltd
01.1998 - 12.2005

Higher National Diploma - Business, Finance and Marketing

Farnborough College of Technology
09.1992 - 07.1994

National Diploma - Business, Finance and Marketing

Crawley College
09.1990 - 07.1992

GCSEs - English lit, English Lan, Maths, Science x 2, History, Food Tech, Sociology, French

Oakmeeds Community School
09.1985 - 07.1990
Sarah Harding