Welcome to Beyond the Blocks with Emily Silver

Emily Silver, former National Team Member and 2008 Olympic Team Member

How My Previous Work Applies to this Position

1. Sales Associate at lululemon athletica:

• Managed Research and Development program
• Helped coordinate community events
• Helped to build and maintain relationships with community instructors
• Goal Driven Sales
• Team Player

What my manager at lululemon said about me:

"Having Emily Silver on my team at lululemon athletica Berkeley was a treat. She was professional, positive, confident and hardworking. Emily's work ethic, positive attitude, and creativity will make her a strong contributor to any organization." 

- Megan Donaldson Mason , former lululemon Berkeley store manager

Event:

• Managed Research and Development Appreciation Night

What it was:

• Planned and organized a successful shop night for R&D night

Why it worked:

• Managed budget for the event
• Careful planning
• Strategic marketing

Results:

• Produced the best attended R&D gathering for Berkeley store in 2009, with an increase of 15 percent over the usual attendance.

An R&D member enjoying the event

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Event:

• Students Stay Stress Free

What it was: 

• A week-long event designed to improve mental and physical health of U.C. Berkeley students by providing them with fitness, dance, yoga and other classes

How it worked:

• Contacted local fitness instructors and asked them to hold free workout classes for students during finals week

Why it worked:

• Marketed the classes to U.C. students using both social and traditional media
• Awarded instructors and students with lululemon giveaways 

Results: 

• Had seven instructors participate 
• Strong attendance from Cal students, many of whom made positive comments about the program
• Saw a significant increase of students who shopped in the store

Cal Students after dance class

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2. Assistant Swim Coach at Bainbridge Island Swim Club

• Manage 30 swimmers age eight to 13
• Help manage logistics of swim meets
• Structure daily workouts for two groups
• Collaborate with each athlete on their seasonal and annual goals
• Motivate swimmers through positive encouragement and feedback

BISC Swimmers cheering, Emily (right) watches over

Here is a video of what BISC Coaches have to say about me:

Head Coach Charlie Root and Assistant Coach Leilani Tonsmann

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3. Wellness Coaching, personal business:

During a three-month period I work with clients to set goals and help them achieve those goals in relation to: 

• Energy
• Life Satisfaction 
• Mental and Emotional Fitness
• Physical Activity 
• Weight and Nutrition

Goal: Interested in helping each client reach their "best self" 

Photo credits: Emily Silver

A client's Twitter post on working with me:

"i'm not sure where i got this sudden burst of energy and momentum with regards to work. i think it was all @emily_silver's doing."

Photo Credits: Emily Silver