Jennifer Whinnen
We are all looking for growth, connection and development. I believe people, if given the right balance of active learning and encouragement, will be adaptive and responsive learners.
Professional Info
I have over 23 years of experience teaching adult learners and am currently completing my master’s in Communication and Leadership through Gonzaga University.
I combine my knowledge of mindfulness techniques and yoga, my studies of Hermeneutics, the work of Stan Deetz, and Silberman & Biech to create active, open, supportive learning sessions that encourage and foster change.
Work Experience
Three Sisters Yoga, Director
2009 - present
Responsible for creating, delivering, and presenting healthy lifestyle choices, mindfulness, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, and general wellbeing programs for both foundational and advanced teacher training program.
Source speakers, thought leaders, consultants, and professionals in the field of health and wellness and collaborate with them to create activities that are both educational and engaging.
Research and enhance internal systems and processes including identifying trends and developments in the field of health and wellness. Implement programs that are culturally sensitive and responsible, including diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Manage and mentor team, spearhead independent projects, track and analyze statistical data, maintain files, and manage office.
Solta Medical, Contract Administrator
2008-2010
Prepare form templates and tracking matrices for agreements.
Draft, format and edit reports, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents.
Assist Director of the Legal Department with tracking and maintaining files and documents.
Creating and organizing files and documents including compiling exhibits, attachments, and extracting information from documents as necessary.
Analyze, evaluate, and summarize contracts regarding conflicts of interest and extenuating terms.
Maintain and administer contracts, including entry of and archiving previously executed contracts and creating form documents for future use.
Responsible for sourcing, choosing, and implementing new contract management database.
Monitoring database and providing information regarding the status of contracts to the responsible parties.
Perform office support duties; submit invoices, order supplies, update matrices, maintain project files, creating and organizing files/documents, assembling documents, and assisting with ongoing projects as needed.
White & Case, LLP, Legal Assistant Coordinator
1998-2008
Coordinate legal assistant staffing and training; supervise staff, provide research support, information, and assistance; problem solving with respect to issues, assignments, and projects.
Researching data, articles, and publications; drafting and proofreading correspondence and documents; preparing status reports; reviewing and updating files; researching references, summary reports and listing of claims.
Organize and assemble documents and reference materials; retrieve, review and organize files; prepare and assist with court filings; assist in the preparation of opinions, closing sets, exhibits and attachments.
Undertaking special projects for Partners including document organization and reorganization, proofreading, and editing highly sensitive and confidential materials.
Education
Gonzaga University
Masters in Communication and Leadership, Spring 2020
Capstone Project: Utility of Discomfort for Dialogic Communication
Honors: Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society
Marymount Manhattan College
Bachelors of Arts, Communications, 1995
Honors: Magna Cum Laude