Experience

Experience Columbia SC

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ambassador

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Fit Columbia

• columbia, sc

• Owner

  • May 2011 - Present

  “I wanted to add new and exciting fitness classes to my training studio. Fortunately, I found Fit Columbia.” -Fitness studio owner Christy Gillenwater “The instructors were excellent and made participants, who ranged in ability, very comfortable.” -Director of Palmetto Conservation’s outdoor adventure weekend “Coach Sellers conducted our summer conditioning programs. She brings a wealth of knowledge and gets my highest admiration for the way she relates to the girls and holds their attention.” -Professional tennis coach Bernie McGuire Fit Columbia is an award-winning studio offering a balanced approach to sustainable fitness through strength and mobility training, childlike play and yoga. As owner, I’ve designed fresh, fun-filled programs and brought together more than 20 experts to provide group and individual instruction seven days a week. We’re home to the area’s most creative classes, including aerial yoga and bungee workouts. Fit Columbia provides space and expertise for: -fitness classes -personal training -stretch therapy -private parties We also provide: -trainer certification -program design -conference fitness workshops -corporate health and wellness sessions My work includes: -Managing every aspect of a fast-growing fitness business -Speaking at national conferences -Working with clients one-on-one -Designing and leading conditioning programs for pro athletes and two Division I college teams -Creating new fitness programs and the certification criteria for instructors -Leading yoga retreats -Designing corporate wellness programs -Coaching business owners -Being a brand representative for Athleta Show less



SCW Fitness Education

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SCW Fitness Education Convention

  • Jul 2019 - Feb 2022



University of South Carolina

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PE Teacher, Volleyball Scoreboard Operator & former Volleyball Director of Operations

  • Mar 2007 - Feb 2022

  My ongoing relationship with the university began when I was director of operations for the women’s volleyball team. In addition to supporting the team and coaching staff year-round, I coordinated the university’s summer volleyball camps. I organized travel for the teams, on and off site tournaments and ordered gear. More important, I served as the liaison between our team and USC admin, our team and the public. Now I teach courses in the physical education department and work with three sports teams (basketball tennis and volleyball) specifically on yoga and mobility work. Show less



Midlands Anchor and Cola Crescent

• Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Contributing Writer

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2019



Athleta

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Brand Representative

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Athleta’s “fitness for every body philosophy” lines up with mine. As a brand representative, I’ve appeared in marketing materials and represented Athleta at outreach events. photo credit: Jerry Stamps Athleta’s “fitness for every body philosophy” lines up with mine. As a brand representative, I’ve appeared in marketing materials and represented Athleta at outreach events. photo credit: Jerry Stamps



Magnum, SC Midlands and Hammond School

• Volleyball Coach

  • Jan 2002 - Nov 2017

  As a former volleyball player who competed internationally and was recruited by colleges, my time as a coach was particularly rewarding. I saw my players go on to compete in college themselves—including my daughter who is playing volleyball for Roanoke College. I coached for 16 years and now I teach volleyball for University of South Carolina physical education department. As a former volleyball player who competed internationally and was recruited by colleges, my time as a coach was particularly rewarding. I saw my players go on to compete in college themselves—including my daughter who is playing volleyball for Roanoke College. I coached for 16 years and now I teach volleyball for University of South Carolina physical education department.



Hammond School

• Female Strength Coach

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2017

  Over 12 year, I was able to bring my experiences and passions together at this outstanding school, working as: -Middle school volleyball coach -Strength and conditioning coach for tennis, volleyball and competitive cheerleading -Summer volleyball camp instructor -PE teacher As a former volleyball player who competed internationally and was recruited by colleges, my time as a coach was particularly rewarding. I saw my players go on to compete in college themselves—including my daughter who is playing volleyball for Roanoke College. Show less



YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Health Enhancement Director

  • Aug 2005 - Mar 2007

  I managed the YMCA’s personal trainers, group exercise classes and aquatics classes and was education chair for Columbia Shrinkdown, a statewide weight loss and fitness initiative. I also served as president for the state volleyball association and organized state tournaments. I managed the YMCA’s personal trainers, group exercise classes and aquatics classes and was education chair for Columbia Shrinkdown, a statewide weight loss and fitness initiative. I also served as president for the state volleyball association and organized state tournaments.



The Salvation Army

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Volunteer Services

  • Oct 2003 - Jul 2004

  This work included recruiting, training and managing hundreds of bell ringers for the yearly Red Kettle Campaign as well as volunteers to meet the daily needs of the organization. This work included recruiting, training and managing hundreds of bell ringers for the yearly Red Kettle Campaign as well as volunteers to meet the daily needs of the organization.



Walgreens

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager & Bookkeeper

  • Feb 1999 - Feb 2001

  Managing employees and store operations, I gained important skills here that have helped me as a business owner. I learned about merchandising, resets and how to manage inventory and ordering. Each day, I balanced the safe and cash registers. Managing employees and store operations, I gained important skills here that have helped me as a business owner. I learned about merchandising, resets and how to manage inventory and ordering. Each day, I balanced the safe and cash registers.



McDonald's

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Crew Chief

  • Jun 1990 - Dec 1998

  Yes, I worked at McDonald's on and off from the summer of my eighth grade year until I graduated college. During this time, I also worked at Subway and Taco Bell, was a waitress at Chinese and Mexican restaurants was the dining room manager for Shoneys, so trust me when I say that I know what it's like to smell like grease and make $3.75 an hour. Yes, I worked at McDonald's on and off from the summer of my eighth grade year until I graduated college. During this time, I also worked at Subway and Taco Bell, was a waitress at Chinese and Mexican restaurants was the dining room manager for Shoneys, so trust me when I say that I know what it's like to smell like grease and make $3.75 an hour.