Jessica Barnard

Wellness & Movement Specialist and Community Manager with 9+ years of leadership, client relations, and facilitation experience. Designs inclusive yoga, mindfulness, grounding, and mobility programs while bringing strong operational, vendor coordination, and community-building expertise.

Wellness & Yoga Professional - Self-Employed - Livermore, CA (2026-03) - Lead 1:1 and group yoga sessions focused on mobility, grounding, restoration, and stress management. - Partner with local organizations to expand access to inclusive mindfulness and mobility practices. - Create personalized wellness plans centered on breathwork, mobility, and longevity. - Lead workshops on mind-body connection, grounding, and healthy habit building.

Yoga Instructor - Dragonfly Yoga & Wellness - Livermore, CA (2026-09) - Lead all-level Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga, and Restorative studio classes designed to improve mobility, flexibility, and nervous system regulation.

- Offer clear alignment cues, modifications, and props to ensure safety and full inclusion across diverse experience levels during studio classes.

- Portfolio Community Association Manager - RealManage - San Ramon, CA (2025-04) - Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse clients, homeowners, vendors, and community stakeholders.

- Coordinate multiple priorities while providing responsive, professional customer service.

- Facilitate board meetings, communicate information clearly, and create positive experiences for community members.

- Organize projects, schedules, and competing responsibilities with strong attention to detail.

- Develop solutions to individual concerns while maintaining a calm, approachable, and service-oriented presence.

Portfolio Community Association

Manager - Associa Northern California - Pleasanton, CA (2023-05 - 2025-04) - Managed relationships with residents, board members, contractors, and service providers across multiple communities.

- Facilitated meetings and communicated complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

- Coordinated multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high level of organization and follow-through.

- Developed strong client relationships through active listening, responsiveness, and consistent communication.

- Supported community engagement initiatives and worked to create positive experiences for residents and stakeholders.

Community

Manager - Sequoia Equities - Livermore, CA (2019-12 - 2023-05) - Managed day-to-day operations while providing a high level of resident service and engagement.

- Built meaningful relationships with residents and responded to individual needs and concerns.

- Planned and supported resident engagement and community-building initiatives.

- Coordinated vendors, maintenance teams, and community projects to ensure a positive environment.

- Communicated with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels.

- Maintained an organized, welcoming, and customer-focused community environment.

Property

Manager / Assistant Property Manager - Conlin Properties - Des Moines, IA (2017-02 - 2019-12) - Provided daily customer service and relationship management for diverse residential communities.

- Supported residents through individualized communication, problem-solving, and attentive service.

- Coordinated maintenance teams, vendors, and property initiatives.

- Managed multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.

- Worked with residents from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.

Associate of Arts - Business Management / Leadership Studies - William Penn University (2012-05)