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Albany, New York Area

Responsible for group class instruction, new member acquisition and onboarding, daily workout programming, running events and challenges, coach’s development, social media, and facility organization.o Coached team fielded for 2013 CrossFit Games North East Regionals.o Head judge 2013 Beast of the East competition.o 9 years developing largest local team event, Fall Face Off (2011-2019).o Featured twice in the CrossFit Journal (December 2016 & May 2016).o Featured trainer in 518 Life Magazine (January 2016).o Featured twice on the Morning Chalk Up (November 2021 & February 2022).o CrossFit Kids Camps (2017-2018)o Coach of the Quarter Award (2012)

Albany, New York, United States

Responsible for programming and instruction with an emphasis on improving technical mastery and gaining strength for the snatch and clean and jerk. o Produced a National, American, and World Masters champion and two Pan-American Masters champions.o Produced a New York State Champion.o Produced several New York State Regional Champions (Adirondack & Hudson Valley), and a Regional Championship Team (Adirondack).o Developed athletes to Masters Team USA.o Fielded a team to the 2020 Arnold Championships and several USA Weightlifting American Open Series events.o Led over 50 athletes at experienced and novice levels to weightlifting competition.o Technical instruction for over 1,000 first time learners.

Lake Placid, New York, United States

Strength programming and exercise instruction and modification for individuals with varying disabilities. Mobility and flexibility programming for pain management and post training recovery. Nutrition and lifestyle consulting. Assisted with bobsled and skeleton sliding sessions.

Albany, New York Area

Assisted coaching athletes by running timed drills, spotting lifters, and coordinating athletes through training sessions. Learned squat, bench press, and deadlift techniques from seasoned powerlifting coaches and athletes.

Binghamton, New York

• Train clients individually in the YMCA Fitness Center.• Designed programs with exercises based on the clients fitness needs.

Binghamton, New York

Health screening, goal setting, exercise programming, and exercise instruction for new and longstanding club members. Led staff development workshops and power point presentations on exercise instruction, nutrition, and injury prevention.o Families in Motion program (July 2010-August 2010)o Youth Wellness instructor (2011-2012)

Albany, New York Area

• Learned new methods of coaching, nutrition and the implementation of exercises techniques.• Assisted building, cleaning and organizing equipment.• Stocked and inventoried merchandise.

Sidney, New York

• Customer Service • Cash register skills• Promotion of sales events

Bachelor Of Science In Kinesiology: Fitness Development, Kinesiology

• Dean’s List 2010 • President’s List 2010

Associate In Arts: Liberal Arts And Sciences