Embracing challenges, openness to change, and hard work have led me across continents, through countless experiences and into the present moment. Since moving to Berlin in 2016, I have been cultivating an active interest in health and wellbeing — physical, mental and spiritual. Nurturing an enthusiasm for mindfulness practice and meditation, and experiencing a perceptional shift, I believe that the optimal way to put my varied personal and professional experiences to use is through helping others. Additionally, my involvement with guiding others on a path of self-assessment, as well as helping them to cultivate healthy qualities and behaviors, have honed my desire to further develop the skills necessary to pursue a career immersed in assisting others to both heal and thrive.

Jeff Hinson

Embracing challenges, openness to change, and hard work have led me across continents, through countless experiences and into the present moment. Since moving to Berlin in 2016, I have been cultivating an active interest in health and wellbeing — physical, mental and spiritual. Nurturing an enthusiasm for mindfulness practice and meditation, and experiencing a perceptional shift, I believe that the optimal way to put my varied personal and professional experiences to use is through helping others. Additionally, my involvement with guiding others on a path of self-assessment, as well as helping them to cultivate healthy qualities and behaviors, have honed my desire to further develop the skills necessary to pursue a career immersed in assisting others to both heal and thrive.

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Embracing challenges, openness to change, and hard work have led me across continents, through countless experiences and into the present moment.

Since moving to Berlin in 2016, I have been cultivating an active interest in health and wellbeing — physical, mental and spiritual. Nurturing an enthusiasm for mindfulness practice and meditation, and experiencing a perceptional shift, I believe that the optimal way to put my varied personal and professional experiences to use is through helping others. Additionally, my involvement with guiding others on a path of self-assessment, as well as helping them to cultivate healthy qualities and behaviors, have honed my desire to further develop the skills necessary to pursue a career immersed in assisting others to both heal and thrive.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Co-Founder & Practice Leader at Bodhi Berlin Meditation Community
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded a peer-led Buddhist meditation group; planned and facilitated weekly sessions, guided the group in meditation, selected teachings, and held the space during discussion. Also planned and coordinated daylong retreats, social gatherings, and a podcast.
Visual Arts Fellow at Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Planned and taught a number of classes in an experience-based alternative high school; renewed the defunct darkroom, maintained the studio, ordered equipment and materials, and developed relationships with students while providing a positive role model.
Music Director & Bar Manager at Migas Terrace and Bar
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Organized and programmed international and local DJ acts and bands; created all in-house nights; built creative partnerships, and managed staff, promotions, menu, and supplier relationships.
Co-Founder & Creative/Managing Director at Funk Fever
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016
Co-founded and ran day-to-day operations of a major Beijing monthly party; contributed to growth, awards, and musical diversity.
Event Organizer/Producer at Soul Asylum Concert for World Refugee Day (UNHCR Beijing Office coordination)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Conceptualized, organized and promoted an awareness concert featuring live bands and multiple DJ crews; coordinated a UNHCR documentary screening to promote refugee awareness.
Event Organizer/Producer at Hope for Haiti Fundraising Event (Yugong Yishan, Beijing)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Created, organized and promoted a relief concert raising nearly 35,000 USD in direct assistance to Partners In Health.
Visual Arts Fellow, Public Allies (AmeriCorps) at Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Planned and taught a number of classes in a unique experience-based alternative high school, composed of largely underserved youth. Other responsibilities included renewing the defunct darkroom, maintaining the studio, ordering equipment and materials, as well as developing relationships with students and providing a positive role model.

Education

Mandarin at Ocean University, Qingdao, China
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Bachelor of Arts at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Committed Practitioners Program at Bodhi College, Netherlands
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Certification at Institute for Mindfulness-based Approaches, Germany
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Stuyvesant High School, New York, NY, USA
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Certification
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Committed Practitioners Program
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization