My name is Brian.

 

I am an author, teacher, actor, tour guide, and yoga instructor.

Who I Am

Education

Yogaworks 200 Hour Teacher Training Certificate (Yoga Alliance)

February 2020 | Los Angeles, CA

B.A. - Cinema (Major), English (Minor)

September 1997 - June 2001 | Staten Island, NY

Scene Study Class Larry Moss Studio

June 2005 - June 2008 | Santa Monica, CA

 

Experience

Grand Canyon Tour Guide

Tour Guide | Flagstaff, Arizona

February 2023 - Present

 

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center

Teacher & Manager | Los Angeles, CA

December 2004 - 2022

  • Facilitate group classes including: Mommy & Me Movement, Basic Gymnastics, Basic Tumbling, Group, Song and Dance

  • Create an engaging, timely and supportive environment for groups of up to 30 children at a time

  • Upselling and customer service based off client needs and scheduling

Yoga, Movement, Fitness, and Meditation Teacher

Freelancer | Los Angeles, CA

July 2021 - Present

  • Creation and implementation of various curriculum to engender mindfulness, self confidence and strength with children (ages ranging from 12 months to 7 years)

  • Presented curriculum for annual programs to various Directors of Preschools for implementation based off the needs of children

 

Award-Winning Children’s Book Author

Los Angeles, CA

  • Ollie & The Moon (2021), Ollie & Timmie (2022), Ollie & Iselyn (2022) - published through Amazing and available on both Amazon and Barnes&Noble.com

  • Beach Cities Book Fesitival - 2nd Place: Children’s Books “Ollie & the Moon” June 2022

Acting

Los Angeles, CA

  • Entertained a large audience through fun and engaging performances

  • Experienced in improv

  • Extra on Jimmy Kimmel

  • Several Solo/Group plays including The Singing Skeleton at the Stella Adler Theatre

 

Volunteering & Community Involvement

Los Angeles, CA

  • Shower of Hope - dispersing hygiene supplies and time management of participants

  • Baby to Baby - organized food, clothing and baby supplies for underserved populations