Develops and facilitates all aftercare programming for Special Operations Forces alumni at The Station Foundation. Writes new program curricula to support military spouses, families, and children. Virtual programs created reinforce cognitive behavior therapy tools and strategies for effective communication, stress management, and healthy relationship development. Virtual education programs include Gottman's couples therapy, Gottman's Emotion Coaching for parents, and SMART goal setting… Show more Develops and facilitates all aftercare programming for Special Operations Forces alumni at The Station Foundation. Writes new program curricula to support military spouses, families, and children. Virtual programs created reinforce cognitive behavior therapy tools and strategies for effective communication, stress management, and healthy relationship development. Virtual education programs include Gottman's couples therapy, Gottman's Emotion Coaching for parents, and SMART goal setting. Responsible for organizing and hosting curated monthly workshops for extensive SOF community in Virginia to reinforce curriculum and provide support services. Show less

Gold Star student mentor for The Station Foundation's LiT (Leaders in Training) program since 2018. Supports three middle and high school students through 40 weeks of the Leaders in Training program curriculum each year as students pursue personal development, family enrichment, and civic engagement goals. Designs individualized wellness and fitness programs to help students improve their physical fitness, mental health, and stress management.

Design and instruct 60 minute fitness classes such as spin, agility, and HIIT twice a week to groups of 30 gym members. Emphasis on quality form, functional movement, and safety while maintaining a highly motivating, positive fitness experience.

Responsible for the planning, directing and overseeing the operations and fiscal health of the TRIBE Team Training department at Inlet Fitness South. As Head Coach, I oversee and lead a team of four coaches/trainers to drive the department to its absolute capacity. Additional responsibilities include ongoing training, management, and quality control of other coaches.

In 2012 I created the Nutrition Counseling Department at Inlet Fitness South to educate members about eating for wellness and sport performance. I utilized my certifications in wellness coaching, general nutrition, and sports nutrition to counsel over four hundred clients. Private consultations include dietary analysis, metabolic testing, body composition analysis, personal goal setting, and follow up accountability measures. I co-authored hundreds of educational resources for clients based on… Show more In 2012 I created the Nutrition Counseling Department at Inlet Fitness South to educate members about eating for wellness and sport performance. I utilized my certifications in wellness coaching, general nutrition, and sports nutrition to counsel over four hundred clients. Private consultations include dietary analysis, metabolic testing, body composition analysis, personal goal setting, and follow up accountability measures. I co-authored hundreds of educational resources for clients based on dietary needs, intolerances, allergies, and fitness goals. I have organized, advertised, and hosted educational workshops for high school sports teams, division 1 collegiate athletes, aging populations, and businesses. Show less

Wellness and performance coaching emphasizing strength and conditioning, mobility, injury prevention, clean eating and positive mental health coaching has been my area of expertise for the last eight years. My diverse client population includes training professional and collegiate athletes, retired veterans, veteran spouses, veterans with TBI, PTSD, physical limitations and ALS, Gold Star spouses and Gold Star children. I designed personalized training programs based upon client’s health… Show more Wellness and performance coaching emphasizing strength and conditioning, mobility, injury prevention, clean eating and positive mental health coaching has been my area of expertise for the last eight years. My diverse client population includes training professional and collegiate athletes, retired veterans, veteran spouses, veterans with TBI, PTSD, physical limitations and ALS, Gold Star spouses and Gold Star children. I designed personalized training programs based upon client’s health history, wellness and fitness goals to include functional exercise as well as support individual wellness goals. For my elite athletes, I implemented programs for Spartan races, endurance events, marathons, half marathons, triathlons, and local road races. My training programs are carefully designed to help athletes successfully attain their goals and remain injury free. Not only do I work with individual clients, but I maintain a client load of 25 group training participants who train in a group setting twice a week year round. This training setting builds community and accountability. Many of my group training clients have worked with me for the entirety of my career. My client retention rate is extremely high. I provide wellness support for clients with weekly meetings, phone consultations, and email correspondence to maintain accountability and provide counsel for stress management. I create pre and post assessments for my clients to track measurable progress as well as guide them through creating measurable goals for mind, body, and spirit.My responsibilities as Director of Personal Training at Inlet Fitness South include facilitating department advertising through social media, monthly newsletters and in house advertising, facilitating all personal training staff communication, interviewing, hiring and training new trainers while maintaining my personal training client volume. Within first year of acquiring this position, I increased department sales by 200%. Show less

Support and guide clients in process of healthy goal setting for physical fitness, improved mental health, stress management, nutrition, and creating life balance. Develop programs based on individual's goals and health history to ensure goal attainment through self reflection and appropriate pacing (short term and long term goals). Provide face to face consultations as well as offer remote counseling (conference calls, emails, text) for those outside Virginia Beach area. Accountability is… Show more Support and guide clients in process of healthy goal setting for physical fitness, improved mental health, stress management, nutrition, and creating life balance. Develop programs based on individual's goals and health history to ensure goal attainment through self reflection and appropriate pacing (short term and long term goals). Provide face to face consultations as well as offer remote counseling (conference calls, emails, text) for those outside Virginia Beach area. Accountability is maintained through regular, weekly communication. Serve high population of veterans, disabled veterans, veteran spouses, and business executives. Show less

Provided nutrition counseling for local running group in Virginia Beach. Offered individual consultations as well as community workshops educating athletes about eating for performance, pre/post race fueling, hydration, sleep needs, and wellness habits.

Wrote reading curriculum lesson plans for underfunded school systems in Virginia. Designed educational modifications and adaptations for each Standard of Learning (SOL's) for Virginia curriculum for all subject areas to support special education students in grades K-5.

Taught diverse student population (gifted as well as students with physical and mental disabilities) at New Castle Elementary school.