Kristopher Bly
Physical Wellness Coordinator at Hands Across Long Island, Inc. (HALI)- Claim this Profile
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Paul Darrigo
I have known Kris for over 5 years. As the GM, Kris's knowledge base and professionalism, and work ethic, were inspiring to me and many who were under his care. Kris exhibits leadership skills through action. He's always prepared, always promoting his business and always focusing on the needs of his clients.
LinkedIn User
Kris is an outstanding professional and an excellent coach. He has all of the skills necessary to run a successful business and lead an engaged team. I was a personal training client of Kris and his staff at the Capital One Fitness Center. They helped me make significant life changes, improved my personal fitness/health and helped me to achieve significant goals with support every step of the way. I can’t say enough about Kris and I’m pleased to offer my highest recommendation on his behalf. Kris will work hard, he will lead and manage effectively and he will create immense value for your clients and your business.
Paul Darrigo
I have known Kris for over 5 years. As the GM, Kris's knowledge base and professionalism, and work ethic, were inspiring to me and many who were under his care. Kris exhibits leadership skills through action. He's always prepared, always promoting his business and always focusing on the needs of his clients.
LinkedIn User
Kris is an outstanding professional and an excellent coach. He has all of the skills necessary to run a successful business and lead an engaged team. I was a personal training client of Kris and his staff at the Capital One Fitness Center. They helped me make significant life changes, improved my personal fitness/health and helped me to achieve significant goals with support every step of the way. I can’t say enough about Kris and I’m pleased to offer my highest recommendation on his behalf. Kris will work hard, he will lead and manage effectively and he will create immense value for your clients and your business.
Paul Darrigo
I have known Kris for over 5 years. As the GM, Kris's knowledge base and professionalism, and work ethic, were inspiring to me and many who were under his care. Kris exhibits leadership skills through action. He's always prepared, always promoting his business and always focusing on the needs of his clients.
LinkedIn User
Kris is an outstanding professional and an excellent coach. He has all of the skills necessary to run a successful business and lead an engaged team. I was a personal training client of Kris and his staff at the Capital One Fitness Center. They helped me make significant life changes, improved my personal fitness/health and helped me to achieve significant goals with support every step of the way. I can’t say enough about Kris and I’m pleased to offer my highest recommendation on his behalf. Kris will work hard, he will lead and manage effectively and he will create immense value for your clients and your business.
Paul Darrigo
I have known Kris for over 5 years. As the GM, Kris's knowledge base and professionalism, and work ethic, were inspiring to me and many who were under his care. Kris exhibits leadership skills through action. He's always prepared, always promoting his business and always focusing on the needs of his clients.
LinkedIn User
Kris is an outstanding professional and an excellent coach. He has all of the skills necessary to run a successful business and lead an engaged team. I was a personal training client of Kris and his staff at the Capital One Fitness Center. They helped me make significant life changes, improved my personal fitness/health and helped me to achieve significant goals with support every step of the way. I can’t say enough about Kris and I’m pleased to offer my highest recommendation on his behalf. Kris will work hard, he will lead and manage effectively and he will create immense value for your clients and your business.
Credentials
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Fitness Nutrition Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)Jul, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, IncOct, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Personal Trainer
American College of Sports MedicineApr, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)Oct, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
CPR, AED, First Aid
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association -
Functional Movement Screen Lv. 1
Functional Movement Systems
Experience
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Hands Across Long Island, Inc. (HALI)
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physical Wellness Coordinator
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Senior Wellness Specialist
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Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
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Plus One an Optum Company
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2020
- Responsible for meeting and exceeding key performance indicators set by the client (Maintained over 40% active membership base vs client established 20% goal, while also maintaining above 30% market share (40%) in terms of fitness center membership as it relates to the total associate population) - Assisted in the development of the client’s wellness vision as it relates to the well-being of their associate population (Assisted in the establishment, growth, and maintenance of a strong virtual presence to further interact with the associate population during company-wide building closures, which included the development and launch of virtual group fitness classes, virtual coaching sessions, and various wellness focused programs and offerings (incentive programs, presentations, videos, wellness tips, etc.) - Over 2,000 site-level associate interactions during various wellness-based programs, tables, and events in 2019 (Over 50 wellness-based programs, tables, and events with 30 events being with key horizontal partners within the client's network of vendors and client sponsored teams) - Managed full cycle human capital inclusive of hiring, coaching, developing, evaluating, and assigning projects and workload to all direct staff at the site-level - Managed overall financial processing, reporting, and forecasting at the site-level
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General Manager
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2015
- Responsible for the management and daily operations of the corporate fitness center including staffing, quality control, budgeting, and marketing - Handled all duties related to fitness, wellness, and recreation event planning, promotion, and implementation - Completed monthly metric reports and other data analysis based on incentive programs, membership, group exercise classes, personal training, etc. - Designed, implemented, and evaluated a variety of programs including: membership recruitment and retention promotions, health awareness initiatives, and exercise incentive programs - Created marketing materials including: bulletin boards, flyers, newsletters, and other mediums - Provided group exercise class instruction and one-on-one personal training - Administered a variety of assessment protocols using specific equipment, such as skin-fold caliper, blood pressure cuff, heart rate monitor, FMS testing kit, etc.
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Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Endurance Sports Performance Center Program Coordinator
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Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
- Assisted in the creation of the triathlon focused endurance performance center - Created all necessary forms and testing packages for the performance center - Coordinated with colleagues to track center participation as well as expectations and policies of the program - Created a 12 week training program for the Cayuga Lake Triathlon - Created and implemented a Couch to 5k training program - Conducted various muscular and aerobic endurance tests - Assisted in the creation of the triathlon focused endurance performance center - Created all necessary forms and testing packages for the performance center - Coordinated with colleagues to track center participation as well as expectations and policies of the program - Created a 12 week training program for the Cayuga Lake Triathlon - Created and implemented a Couch to 5k training program - Conducted various muscular and aerobic endurance tests
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Exercise Physiologist
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Dec 2012 - Sep 2014
- Medically Supervised Exercise, Cardiac Rehab, Kidfit, and Dare to Lose Program supervision and instruction - Supervised interns, while creating and implementing a new internship protocol - Developed and launched new fitness based programs and initiatives to increase revenue sources for the facility and staff - Established and maintained a strong network of personal training clients - Conducted Healthy Lifestyle Assessments (HLAs) and various exercise tests and assessments - Assisted with front desk operations and membership sales
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Ithaca College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
- Assisted with Anatomy and Physiology courses and labs- Assisted with Biomechanics course and labs
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Fitness Specialist
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
- Conducted graded exercise tests on low, moderate, and high risk members- Conducted fitness evaluations on members- Created and implemented fitness programs- Offered personalized one-on-one training - Supervised the exercise floor - Taught group exercise classes
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Stability Fitness
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Gym Assistant
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Jun 2010 - Oct 2010
- Conducted one-on-one personal training - Conducted nutritional based consultations - Supervised the exercise floor - Assisted in the marketing of the company, and events sponsored by the company - Assisted in the increase of gym memberships and personal training sales - Conducted one-on-one personal training - Conducted nutritional based consultations - Supervised the exercise floor - Assisted in the marketing of the company, and events sponsored by the company - Assisted in the increase of gym memberships and personal training sales
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Education
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Ithaca College
Master of Science (MS), Exercise and Sport Sciences - Concentration: Exercise Physiology -
State University of New York College at Oswego
Bachelor of Science (BS), Wellness Management and Health Promotion