Adjunct Faculty teaching courses within the Exercise Science Curriculum at Lionel University.

Adjunct Faculty for the Health Sciences Department. Currently teaching Anatomy and Physiology.

Adjunct Faculty in the Physical Education and Recreation Department.

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*Assist in developing and executing a strategic plan for the Fitness Division of WTS International.*Develop, assist in implementation and evaluate success of WTS branded fitness programs and fitness platform.*Ensure BTE Service Standards and BTE Performance standards are adhered to.*Clearly communicate the mission, values and standards of the organization to all Directors and create and implement strategies for those in the division to accomplish them. Communicate with all levels of fitness, spa and recreation personnel and provide consistent direction on policies and procedures. Sets priorities and makes team agenda and strategy clear to all team members.*Coordinate Bi Yearly Regional Manager Meetings and monthly Division calls.*Serve as fitness programming, operations and revenue specialists for current and potential WTS properties.*Assist in compiling statistical data for fitness and recreation benchmarks across the nation.*Mentors and trains fitness and recreation management team. Trains, motivates and develops management personnel to achieve high level of morale and efficient use of human resources as well as to ensure safe and profitable fitness and recreation operations. *Responsible for the assisting in the oversight of WTS International properties to include The Hilton Omaha Health Club and PIMCO Fitness Center.

*Responsible for the direct oversight of WTS International properties to include The Hilton Omaha Health Club, San Diego Tech Fitness Center and PIMCO Fitness Center. *Direct oversight and assistance in the development, implementation and evaluation of revenue and non-revenue based programming, marketing and operational procedures for fitness, spa, tennis and youth departments for various WTS clients.*Provide fitness educational outreach and training to WTS fitness, spa and recreation managed properties on the west coast. This includes organizing yearly WTS fitness and spa based workshops.

•Further create fitness business and networking connections for WTS via attendance at major fitness, health and wellness conferences each year. Examples would include: IDEA, IHRSA, NSCA National Conference, ACE Fitness Symposium, ACSM Summit, ECAC, Club Industry, etc.•Assist in the development and evaluation of revenue and non-revenue based programming and operational procedures for fitness departments both regionally and nationally for WTS based properties/clients. •Provide fitness educational outreach and training to WTS fitness, spa and recreation managed properties. This includes webinar based presentations, on-site health fair presentations on current fitness, health and wellness trends/topics and professional development training for WTS fitness staff members.•Work with preferred fitness equipment vendors for WTS to provide onsite property demos/presentations related to how to integrate new wellness trends/equipment within WTS based residential clubs, spas and recreation facilities.

To provide the highest level of fitness and wellness based customer service for the residents of The Ridges community. Responsible for implementing policy and procedures, scheduling work shifts, managing payroll, marketing, monthly financials, yearly and monthly budgets, and creating unique and active fitness and wellness based programming. Directly responsible for writing the monthly client report for Club Ridges and representing the club at Ridges HOA meetings. Maintain a clean, neat and aesthetically pleasing fitness facility. Conduct quarterly staff personal/professional development.

Conduct fitness assessments and develop individualized fitness plans for residents of The Ridges Community. Focus on creating long lasting client relationships that facilitate enhanced total wellness for clients.

As a Regional Account Specialist for WTS I am responsible for:*Promoting the company's mission and values *Recruitment and training of new WTS team members*Organizing and coordinating Vegas Director/Manager Meetings*Assist in growing the region through identification of leads and assistance in business development*Oversee accounts and serve as liaison between Directors and Clients. Current accounts: San Diego Tech Fitness Center & Hilton Omaha Health Club and Spa

I hire, supervise, train and provide in-house professional development experiences for fitness staff at Club Ridges. I assist the general manager in development and implementation of fitness programming, activies and events for the residents of The Ridges Community. Assist General Manager in budgeting, scheduling, handling vendors, pool management, inventory, financial and usage reports and client meetings. Additionally, I perform fitness assessments, design personalized fitness programs and train residents of The Ridges Community. I also teach two group exercise classes, which are Core Power and Circuit Training. The Ridges was named by Forbes.com as one of the Top 3 Gated Communities in the United States.

I teach a circuit training, residential fitness and most recently a networking class at Professional Fitness Institute's once a month Boot Camp. I teach my lectures to students who are matriculating through the last month of their formal education to sit for the NSCA-CPT exam.

As the Director of Connect to Fitness, I directed and developed the priorities for the organization. I created, implemented and evaluated the program initiatives and worked closely with the Assistant Director and the Advisory Board to provide the highest level of communication and service to those we were helping. Additionally, I developed, fostered and maintained quality partnerships with like minded organizations to help further the mission of Connect to Fitness. Furthermore, I represented Connect to Fitness in public forums and in business negotiations.

Provided assessments, personalized fitness program design, one-on-one personal training and group exercise for IGT employees. Provided additional support through assisting in IGT’s health and wellness incentive programs, coordination of lunch and learn educational seminars, research of current health and fitness information to be posted on IGT’s intranet website and collaboration with IGT events planner on fit and fun activities.

Wrote and implemented personal training curriculum for Pinnacle Career Institute’s personal training program. Trained students on various exercise equipment to include: stability ball, medicine ball, resistance bands, balance boards, cams, free weights and resistance training machines, treadmills, recumbent bike, upright bike, elliptical trainer and aerobic stepper.

Facilitated the effective implementation of research based curricula to the students matriculating through Pinnacle Career Institute’s personal training program. Taught courses such as anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, personal training lab, exercise physiology and exercise psychology. Performed record keeping duties for student files and kept account of electronic database of student academic progress.

Managed and directed educational staff in facilitating the effective implementation of research based curricula to the students matriculating through Professional Fitness Institute’s personal training program. Performed record keeping duties for student files and keep account of electronic database of student academic progress. Additionally, organized educational staff meetings.

Taught courses to include psychology of coaching, teaching methods of individual and team sports, aerobic conditioning, soccer and techniques and principles of track and field and conditioning within the physical education department. Also supervised coaching practicum and student teachers.

Taught lifetime fitness and wellness within the Kinesiology Department. Supervised, consulted and conducted fitness testing for faculty and staff participating in the faculty/staff fitness program. Also, supervised, consulted and personal trained faculty members from a variety of departments within the university. Kept and maintained files of fitness testing and personal training tracking forms for faculty members/clients.