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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Oversee and manage 60+ fitness classes per week, ensuring seamless operations and maintaining high standards of service. -Doubled studio metrics in two years by implementing targeted marketing strategies and enhancing member retention programs. - Lead a team of instructors, coordinate schedules, and optimize class offerings to meet diverse client needs and maximize studio capacity. - Drive community engagement through events and member outreach, fostering a welcoming and motivational community.

200 hr RYT

-Lead wellness coaching programs focused on behavior change and personal motivation for employees, with a focus on holistic health. -Develop and refine coaching strategies through continuous training in coaching methodologies and psychology.-collaborate with leadership to integrate wellness initiatives into broader organizational goals. -Track and report progress of wellness initiatives, contributing to overall company health strategy.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

•Provide counseling to clients on an individual or group basis as to enhance the quality of life of their employees.•Direct coaching towards the human aspect of wellness, emphasizing personal motivation to improve behaviors, education and awareness.•Help employees set goals, answer questions, and provide guidance and on-going support through our proprietary coaching process.•Participate in on-going training in coaching methodology and psychology as part of our “best-in-class” coaching skill set development program.

Assist in the implementation of health and wellness programs and services and assist with the execution of the client wellness program. Essential job functions include:• Implement health and wellness programs and activities (i.e. workshops, stop-by-booths, self-guided programs, screenings, health fairs, etc.) • Assist in the execution of the strategic wellness program plan to ensure that program goals are met, program outcomes are documented and demonstrated, and all client needs are fulfilled • Assist in the implementation of the marketing and communication plan including e-mail messages, health articles and newsletters, online content and promotional materials such as displays, flyers and bulletin boards • Provides periodic one-on-one client counseling and health education; directing participants to appropriate programs and services such as screenings, coaching, fitness, weight loss, etc • Assist in partnering with internal and external stakeholders (benefits, safety, food services, health carriers, etc.) as appropriate • Assist the Wellness Specialist Senior or Wellness Program Manager in tracking data, compiling information and generating reports

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Lead, instruct, and motivate individuals and groups of all ages in activities including strength training, cardiovascular, and stretching.

Teach popular conditioning methods such as pilates, yoga, cycling and total body strength training. Instruct and demonstrate the different moves and positions of the particular method. Monitor students and correct form as needed.

Maryville, Mo

-Create events and coordinate promotions such as the Heart Health Challenge with 160+ participants-Manage social media accounts for marketing purposes -Manage and coordinate group exercise program as well as evaluate instructors -Teach group fitness classes such as Boot Camp, Cycling, Yoga, Pilates, HIIT, Barbell, Total Body Strength Training.-Provide a unique personal training program for clients -Ensure quality and safety of equipment and participants

Preform biometric screenings while demonstrating excellence in interpersonal skills, assist with wellness programs, demonstrate health counseling skills, lead community health classes.

Des Moines, Ia

• Provided customer service by responding to the needs and requests of customers with a smile and positive attitude• Actively listen and pay attention to detail to accommodate to meet the needs of the customers • Multi-task to maintain timeliness and obtain a good memory and organization skill

Master'S Degree, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

MS in Applied Health Sciences. Qualitative and Quantitative statistics using SPSS, Strength and Conditioning, Research Methods, Exercise.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Corporate Recreation And Wellness, Senior

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Kappa Omicron Nu Health Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Hermes Honor.