Experience

Sugar Creek Country Club

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health And Wellness Director

  • Jul 2020 - Present



Life Time Inc.

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Studio and Cycle Instructor

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  I provide cutting-edge group fitness instruction through a variety of entertaining, educational, and fun classes promoting fitness and positive self-esteem in a safe environment. I am a fitness resource for class participants and I maintain positive relationships with members to encourage continued class attendance. I am responsible for consistently meeting daily class attendance goals as well as effectively promote Life Time Fitness programs, products and services. I am trained and or certified to teach:• Zumba• Zumba Toning• Zumba Strong• Cycle• HIIT• Cardio Kickboxing• Hydro/Water Fitness• Dance Fitness• Yoga• Strength Class• Turbo Kick• Insanity• Body Pump• Pound• RIPPED• Street Vybe• Barre Classes• Boot Camp Show less

• Kid's Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2018

  Supervising a team of 67 staff supporting the overall administration of high quality child and youth programs, including all summer and school break camps, school-age programs, special events, and fee-based offerings throughout the center. Establish rapid rapport with all new members to cultivate a positive family leadership environment • Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns in-house and via community outreach to promote value of kids’ programs, optimize new client growth and retention, and encourage social growth• Monitor annual department budget with accountability for payroll, compiling monthly reports, analyzing profit-and-loss statements, labor cost evaluation, and revenue growth• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate program instructors, specialists, and staff and manage the end-to-end planning and execution of program events hosting over 200+ attendees• Accountable for financial management of the program and compile quarterly business reviews for presentation to the General Manger, Area Director, and Regional Manager• Manage the complete hiring process as well as training and supervision of frontline team members, coordinators, volunteers, and supervisors for all Kids Activities Programming Show less

• Studio Manager

  • May 2011 - Aug 2016

  Coordinated all group fitness studio scheduling and ensured diversity of format to meet needs of Club Members of all ages and offer on-trend options. Key partner in promotion of all programs, products, services, events, and fundraisers contributing to driving the center to achieve 5th in ranking out of 130 in the network. • Oversaw full Instructor recruitment process from requisition through candidate audition, selection, training, evaluation, and supervision of all Group Fitness Instructors • Operated monthly budget and completed monthly business plans and objectives to exceed KPI expectations• Administered equipment inventory to ensure quality, safety, and compliance Show less



City of Cambridge, Mass

• Cambridge, MA

• Program Director

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  Oversee all programming for Preteen/Middle School youth ages 9 - 14 including: • Create and delivering a variety of youth programs that engage youth in developmentally appropriate projects ranging from social, recreational, educational and enrichment activities • Develop and maintain a safe and supportive environment that responds to and supports the needs and interests of each child and fosters positive and supportive relationships with and between youth and staff • Ensure programs meet standards of high-quality, best practices in Youth Development • Ensure programs meet all EEC guidelines • Provide outreach to and develop partnerships with other youth-serving agencies • Promote Center activities and programming to attract new members, volunteers and collaborating partners • Supervise Part-time Youth Workers and provide ongoing feedback and support • With Youth Center Director, assist with the recruitment, hiring and training of staff • Maintain ongoing documentation of daily activities, work with youth, families and staff • Maintain accurate records including attendance, finances, incidents reports, etc. • Participate in ongoing program evaluations, both internal and external • Participate in ongoing staff development programs to enhance program practices and quality • Manage program budget, spending and tracking • Participate in Youth Programs' committees • Maintain program materials and supplies • Plan and implement Youth Center and related community events. Show less



Life Time Fitness (Sugarland, TX) / 24 Hour Fitness

• Portland, OR & Houston, TX

• Certified Personal Trainer

  • Jan 2000 - May 2012

  Conducted group and individual fitness, nutrition, and behavioral modification trainings and consultations with members to create personal action plans to obtain health and fitness goals. Served as subject matter expert with focus in the treatment and prevention of obesity as instructor for the TEAM Weight Loss Program. Instructed motivational group fitness including 24 SET, 24 LIFT, Body Pump, Zumba, Country, Hip Hop, Pilates, Boot Camps, High/Low, Turbo Kick, Power Sculpt, Senior Fitness, Step, Reebok Core Board Training, and Bosu. Show less



Metropolitan Family Services

• SUN Community School Site Manager

  • Jun 2008 - May 2011

  Provided leadership and administration for the interdisciplinary process and development of a continuum of services for children, families, and the community. Acquired community support for programs that encouraged academics, recreation, social skills, and health services. • Worked in collaboration with local stakeholders within the school district to empower students to improve attendance, behavior, and interaction to optimize healthy development and achieve academic success • Cultivated alliances and partnerships with state, country, districts, local businesses, groups and non-profit agencies to enhance services and support that resulted in the greatest level of access and integration • Managed scheduling, operations, and evaluation of all school and extended-day programs and developed strategies to effectively link the programs to optimize student connections Show less



Northwest Personal Training & Fitness Education

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Fitness Director, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Presenter

  • Aug 2002 - May 2011

  •Presented breakout sessions on the newest trends and exercises at the organizations semi- annual professional fitness forum •Lead one-on-one and group trainings. Provided clients appropriate workout routines, nutrition information, and life skills coaching needed to obtain individual goals •Hired, interviewed, supervised, trained, and scheduled staff •Managed budget, equipment acquisition and training programs for department and club staff. •Instructed group exercise classes including zumba, hip hop, kickboxing, step, weight/strength classes, total body conditioning classes, boot camp , pilates, and senior fitness classes •Generated and evaluated annual club surveys to obtain feedback to increase group program effectiveness. •Assisted in developing and distributing club’s marketing materials Show less



Reed College / Portland Public School System

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Dance Instructor / Varsity Dance Coach

  • Jan 2001 - Mar 2011

  Provided variety of dance styles and instruction to registered college students requiring Physical Education credit. Coached, mentored and instructed the high school dance team to place 3rd in the state at competition. 2006 Honored as Portland Public Schools Coach of the Year. Organized fundraising efforts and liaised with school departments to integrate programs that provided positive adult role models. Provided variety of dance styles and instruction to registered college students requiring Physical Education credit. Coached, mentored and instructed the high school dance team to place 3rd in the state at competition. 2006 Honored as Portland Public Schools Coach of the Year. Organized fundraising efforts and liaised with school departments to integrate programs that provided positive adult role models.



Parkrose School District

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Teen Parent Day Care Center Director

  • May 2006 - Jun 2007

  Obtained and managed all required licenses and certifications for a start-up Day Care center and managed all operations including policy creation, fiscal management and curriculum development. Collaborated with school to offer parenting education credits for the teen parents. Oversaw all staffing and marketing operations. Obtained and managed all required licenses and certifications for a start-up Day Care center and managed all operations including policy creation, fiscal management and curriculum development. Collaborated with school to offer parenting education credits for the teen parents. Oversaw all staffing and marketing operations.



African American Health Coalition

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Community Health and Fitness Consultant

  • Oct 2002 - Jan 2005

  Provided education and prevention strategies for health conditions prevalent in the African American community, facilitated various fitness classes modified to needs of population, and provided personal training with life coaching. Provided education and prevention strategies for health conditions prevalent in the African American community, facilitated various fitness classes modified to needs of population, and provided personal training with life coaching.



Powder Blue Productions

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Area Director, Certifying Instructor

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Recruited to train and acted as certifying body for instructors in the TurboKick and PiYo fitness programs. Recruited to train and acted as certifying body for instructors in the TurboKick and PiYo fitness programs.