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Founder / Wellness Coach / Queen BE!Target open date: December 1, 2021 - further details coming soon! 😁

Assist Owner/Contractor with daily operations of G.E,M. Construction; variety of duties: accounting, clerical, consultant, physical laborer, purchasing, general errand support, as needed.

Unfortunate timing, being hired in March 2020 to work in a gym! 😩 Let go due to Covid-19

Evaluate, document, and monitor client progression after establishing base fitness levels, then create custom-designed exercise programs tailored to the specific needs and aspirations of each, individual client. Guide clients through safe workouts, modifying if needed based on any medical considerations or fitness limitations. Set goals and motivate my clients by teaching (rather than showing), leading by example, listening, hearing and understanding their needs and what they hope to accomplish. My goal as a personal trainer is to create a fun and positive space for my clients to feel valued and empowered, capable and accepted. I view my own success on what I can help others achieve.Areas of Emphasis:• Teaching Proper Form and Function• Designing Exercise Programs• Current Fitness and Nutrition Trends• Personal Training Techniques• Certified Basic Nutrition• Operating and Maintaining Exercise Equipment• Progression• Physical Assessments• Yoga Teacher Training 200 hours / Mindfulness (to be completed July 2019) • AED / CPR / Basic First Aid• Individual and Group Instruction• Customer Service• Diverse Clientele• Friendly / Positive Outlook / Inspirational• Excellent Communication & Listening Skills• Passionate for Fitness and Wellness

Overseeing strategic merchandise planning, I coordinated departments, resolving issues, and developing strategic plans to achieve both short and long-term goals. I monitored the market and evaluated the competition to identify trends and implement strategic merchandising plans, in addition to providing category management solutions for the store focusing on merchandise assortments, productive marketing, and merchandise management to deliver profit targets. Some highlights of my experience in this role include….• Managed resource allocation, maintaining strict open to buy budgets and timelines, allocating units to individual stores focusing on region, climate, and customer profile. • Implemented change management initiatives and completed all actions concerning annual/seasonal budget processes, delivering profit targets and sales while maintaining a healthy stock of seasonal inventory. • Liaised between Buyers (global / domestic), vendors, factories, packaging, and quality assurance teams to develop items; demonstrated clear, concise communication and diplomatic interpersonal skills.• Recruited, hired, and trained top-level professionals, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of position requirements and policies; facilitated orientations and employee trainings. • Completed an 8-week leadership class; refined management skills; B.E.S.T. profiles, conflict resolution, developing (coaching) employees, and fair and consistent management practices.• Demonstrated exceptional performance, being selected to travel to a vendor (domestic) factory in June 2017 out of all other Assistant Buyers in the department.

Provided executive level support, serving as an extension of the Vice President of Non-Foods Merchandising to optimize processes, improve communications, and lead a team of 125 employees. Administered complete office functions, maintaining complex calendars through effective planning and scheduling of meetings, conferences, and travel; compiled and analyzed information to develop multiple reports, maintaining accurate and complete information.

Evaluated and analyzed company data to monitor trends, inventory levels, returns, gross margins, budgets, and other relevant data scrutiny as requested by the Senior Vice President. Leveraged industry knowledge and techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management to provide recommendations on various products.

Executive Administrative Assistant (2000 to 2002)Provided comprehensive support to the Vice President of Food and Sundries, the Vice President of Non-Foods, and their teams comprised of Assistant VP’s, Buyers, Asst. Buyers, Non-Foods Supervisors, and Inventory Control Specialists. Intranet publisher / content editor for Southeast Regional Office.Costco Warehouse - Vault Clerk / Payroll Clerk / Sales Auditor (1996 to 2000)Assisted payroll operations and held responsibility for all monies received in cash vault; served in multiple capacities to support financial operations and ensure compliance with polices and standard accounting procedures.