Mariel Castillo

Learning and Development Consultant, March 2025 to Present. 

As a strategic Learning and Development Consultant, I lead the design and execution of transformative training programs that prioritize empathetic consultative sales, significantly enhancing client relationships and driving substantial business growth. I partner with clients to meticulously assess their training needs, crafting bespoke strategies that seamlessly align with their sales objectives and core values. My dynamic workshops and seminars are crafted to empower participants, focusing on trust-building, deep client understanding, and the cultivation of enduring partnerships. By harnessing data-driven insights, I rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives, continuously optimizing approaches to ensure unparalleled results.

Team Leader, Clear Choice Dental Implant Centers, October 2021 - February 2025. 

Spearheaded a remote team of patient advocates, consistently surpassing revenue targets by 7% each quarter. • Drove an average of 221 treatment starts monthly through strategic, data-driven development plans. • Pioneered the implementation of GONG, an AI-powered revenue intelligence platform, enhancing training alignment and team KPIs.
Team Leader, Consultative Sales with Clear Choice Dental Implant Centers

CorePower Yoga New York & Minnesota
8 yrs 7 mos
Area Manager and Area Leader
Sep 2016 - Sep 2021 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Expanded the New York market from three to six locations, doubling membership and exceeding enrollment targets by 110%. • Led the national launch of online teacher training programs, successfully guiding a team of virtual trainers to educate over 1,000 students.Expanded the New York market from three to six locations, doubling membership and exceeding enrollment targets by 110%. • Led the national launch of online teacher training programs, successfully guiding a team of virtual trainers to educate over 1,000 students.
 

Interim Director of Operations New York
Full-time
Jul 2019 to Oct 2019 · 4 mos
New York City Metropolitan Area
• Directed operations, talent acquisition, and growth across 19 locations, managing $19.5M in revenue and 2,000 employees. 
• Acted as a key liaison between field teams, executives, and the studio support center, driving collaboration and in-studio initiatives. 
• Led a company-wide department unification strategy, aligning goals and fostering teamwork.• Directed operations, talent acquisition, and growth across 19 locations, managing $19.5M in revenue and 2,000 employees. • Acted as a key liaison between field teams, executives, and the studio support center, driving collaboration and in-studio initiatives. • Led a company-wide department unification strategy, aligning goals and fostering teamwork.

Studio Manager
Aug 2015 to Sep 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos
Lakeview Studio 945 W. George Street, Chicago, ILLakeview Studio 945 W. George Street, Chicago, IL
• Managed all aspects of studio operations, including sales and customer relationships, at CorePower Yoga in Lakeview, Chicago. 
• Revitalized studio performance through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, earning the Studio Manager of the Year Award.
 

Loyola University Chicago, School of Communication, B.A. Advertising and Public Relations 2010

Human Synergistics International Consultant Accreditation, LI/MI

Sales Learning Circle and C.O.A.C.H. Andy Kimball, Qube 

Center for Creative Leadership Frontline Leader Impact

300hr Advanced Yoga and 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, CorePower Yoga

Salesforce, GONG AI, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Zenoti

Professional proficiency in Spanish, native speaker