The divine Voice that makes no sound
is calling you to become who you are.
Listen closely, you are being called
from within to become new.
-Guruji-ma
SUMMARY
Hakim Noah, LMT works with individuals and groups to support each soul's journey toward encountering their deepest self, the divine spark which lives in All. With five years experience in one-on-one counseling, community organizing, web design, and a deep study of spiritual growth, Hakim is grateful to be a conduit for healing in whatever capacity the universe asks in each moment.
Work History
Hakim Noah, LMT
Self-Employed Massage Therapist June 2019 – Present
Hakim Noah, LMT works with individuals, couples, and groups to bring each individual into greater awareness of his or her deepest Self. Using a combination of postural alignment, guided meditation, and deep tissue massage, Hakim guides clients towards deeper self-knowledge and body awareness both on and off the massage table.
Volunteers of America Northern New England, Parish House
Community Care Advisor, Bar Harbor, ME. September 2018 – Present
The Community Care Advisor provides direct support to individuals in an IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disability) residential setting. This position is responsible for supporting the Residential Assistants by ensuring that the individuals served are integrated into their community and with their housemates. This position promotes a safe and healthy living environment and increases the capabilities of clients within the policies and procedures of the agency while ensuring the protection of individual rights.
White Whale Web Services
Marketing Intern (paid), Oakland, CA. June – August 2017
Developed, refined, and implemented marketing strategy for calendar software, including Google Adwords campaigns, direct email marketing, setting up CRM software, and making recommendations for the improvement of the website livewhalecalendar.com. Interacted with and tracked leads, researched side projects for CEO, and presented marketing strategies to executive team. Upon end of term, created a plan for future marketing procedures and employees.
Project Genesis, NGO
U.S. Development Director Sep 2013 – Present.
Director of U.S.-based fundraising operations at Project Genesis, a registered nonprofit serving 80-100 children outside of Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Began as a volunteer on site in Guatemala, continued working with the project upon return to the U.S. Created a short documentary, ran several crowdfunding campaigns, and developed a website. Currently working to expand Project Genesis as a registered nonprofit in the United States. www.genesisguatemala.org
TEDxKalamazooCollege
Co-Organizer and Artistic Director Jan 2015 – July 2015
Co-led a team of twenty students to create the inaugural TEDx event at Kalamazoo College in May of 2015. Responsibilities included advertising and branding leadership, speaker selection, web and graphic design, video production, and group leadership and facilitation. TEDxKalamazooCollege is an independently organized event operated under license from TED.
College of the Atlantic Communications Team
Video Producer Jan 2016 – June 2016
Video producer for the COA Communications Team. Created videos and written stories to broadcast a 'slice' of COA life to prospective students, alumni, parents, and community members. Click here to view some of my work.
Bernie 2016
Campaign Representative and Caucus Captain March 6, 2016
Spoke on behalf of Bernie Sanders at the democratic caucus on Mount Desert Island, with five towns in attendance. Counted and reported votes to the campaign.
Zoar Outdoor
Whitewater Raft Guide Jun 2013 – Present
Seasonal, May-September. Primary responsibility is to create a positive customer experience on the 6-hour trip down the Deerfield River's whitewater rapids while embodying the values of Zoar Outdoor.
Daily responsibilities include loading equipment, packing lunch, registering guests, entertaining and guiding customers while mitigating risk on the river, receiving extensive training and first aid certification, training guests to engage safely with the river, serving lunch, putting equipment away, cleaning up lunch and trash at the end of the day, maintaining wetsuits and other gear, driving shuttles and trailers, and having fun!
Rowe Camp and Conference Center
Camp Counselor June 2011 – Jul 2013
Counselor during annual session at a sleep-away summer camp for 13-15 year-olds, focusing on community and relationship building held within the context of Unitarian Universalist values. A group of 15-20 staff create and facilitate the camp curriculum, including all workshops and activities such as the reflective sharing space known as Chapel that takes place each night. Each counselor lives with a group of 8-10 campers in a cabin for the three-week session.
Portfolio
Actor. Poet. Graphic Designer. Musician. Potter. Sample some of my work below.
EDUCATION
Acadia School of Massage
Licensed Massage Therapist 2018 – 2019
Six-month 600-hour program. Modalities included Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage, prenatal, hot stone massage, NMT (neuro-muscular technique) and chair massage.
College of the Atlantic
Bachelor of Arts, Human Ecology - Class of 2018
Transferred to COA in my sophomore year to study food systems, nonprofit and business management, and social justice studies.
Activities:
Founder, Spirituality Club. Member, Earth in Brackets (Climate Justice Group).
Kalamazoo College
Critical Ethnic Studies 2014 – 2015
Studied theater arts, ethnic studies, environmental ethics, and creative writing. Attended one year at Kalamazoo College before transferring to the College of the Atlantic.
Activities: Organizer for TEDxKalamazoo College, working on the Kalamazoo College Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign, Varsity Ultimate Frisbee Team member, and Men's Spirituality Club organizer.Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
High School Diploma College-Preparatory Curriculum with Focus on the Performing Arts 2009 – 2013
Performing arts high school where I studied acting, music, art, and scene production. Played varsity soccer and ultimate all four years, and graduated in the top 5% of my class.
Activities: Captain of the varsity soccer team, member of the varsity ultimate team, involved in multiple theater productions and jazz ensemble.Contact Information
Shoot me an email, find me on LinkedIn and facebook, or view my blog.
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