Michael Avery Email & Phone Number

Eastside Family Ymca, Penfield, New York, United States

I am responsible for the leadership and overall success of the programming at the Eastside Family YMCA. This includes Aquatics, Health & Wellness, Day Camp, Youth Services, Youth Programming, Adult Sports and Senior Programming. I am currently responsible for the direct management of 4 Full-Time and one part time department lead and hold shared oversight of a branch that serves over 19,000 total members and 400+ employees. Additionally, in support of the YMCA of Greater Rochester Association, I lead a team of directors across nine Rochester YMCA branches to provide advancement and consistency within the Health and Wellness programming and facilities. I have also been hand-picked to join various committees, task forces, mentor programs, hiring groups, and quality assurance teams to support our Association. Other responsibilities include...• Accountable for budget development and management among 6 departments. • Managing facility improvements including capital fund projects. • Individual and team fundraising success through relationship building and direct asks• Development of large scale events serving both community and membersAchievements include being a three time recipient of the annual President's award of excellence. I have also been the recipient of the Certificate of Merit from the American Red Cross for saving a life through CPR and AED use.

Eastside Ymca - Penfield, Ny

My overall responsibility was to direct the staff and operations within the Health and Wellness Department in its entirety. This includes program, budget and employee management. Examples of my contribution to the branch as a whole and our Association are the following...• Event management (School District Staff Health Day, Mini Mud’r, Senior Celebration)• University of Rochester Medical Center collaborations. Conducted pilot programs through my guidance: Diabetes Education, Healthy Hearts – Cardiac Wellness, FUEL-Youth Wellness.• Achieved individual fundraising appeal goals through individual asks and member events• Creation of new programming and services• Delivery and data collection of evidence-based grant funded programming

Stafford, Virginia

• Managed facility and custodial operations including purchasing, budget and staffing• Oversaw operations in café and facilities• Obtained equipment proposals and layout design for parent company's future branches • Race Director for two newly established 5k races• Created two academic scholarships for Stafford County HS Seniors• Established sponsorship and partnership contracts with local businesses

Stafford, Virginia

• Responsible for fitness floor plan and equipment purchasing• Recommended fitness department staff positions, scheduling, and wage structuring• Designed fitness programming, center policies, and program pricing• Assisted in pre-sales and future facility operation protocol• Staff hiring and on-boarding, employee evaluations, scheduling, payroll verification• Budget Management for the Fitness Department

Tyson'S Corner, Va

As a Master Trainer, I was responsible for creating my own leads and maximizing customer retention. I delivered a 4 week running seminar at a sports clothing store off-site.

Corning, Ny

• Phase II Cardiac Rehab Specialist• Group Exercise Instructor• Personal Trainer • Membership Consultant Some of my notable achievements include: The creation of the cancer exercise program "Strong For Life", Developing "Activate Corning" a youth nutrition and exercise program for pre-adolescents, and main presenter at Corning Inc. Employee Wellness Day.

University Of Florida

While taking graduate courses, I managed a department of the employee wellness center at the University of Florida. Responsibilities included fitness program management, staff management and employee wellness initiatives such as delivering Fitness Assessments for the University Police Department.

Port St. Lucie, Fl / Brooklyn, Ny

Minor League Spring Training (Port St. Lucie)Delivered a preseason strength and conditioning program to professional baseball players. Coordinated extended spring training strength and conditioning during Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coordinator's absence.Brooklyn Cyclones (Single A Mets Affiliate)Here I implemented in-season strength and conditioning programming for the Single-A Brooklyn Cyclones. My responsibilities included preparing pre and post-game meals on road trips, organizing workouts, throwing batting practice and managing the weight room.

Mount Kisco, Ny

Personal Trainer and Sports Performance Coach for athletes from middle school to professional level within a variety of sports. Designed and instructed fitness programming within one-on-one or group settings. Credentialed with ACSM-CPT and NSCA-CSCS certifications.

Master'S Degree, Clinical Exercise Physiology, 3.9

Bachelor'S Degree, Kinesiology And Exercise Science, 3.49

Activities and Societies: SUNY Cortland Varsity Baseball Varsity Baseball 2008,2009 Team Captain 2009