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