Leah Callovini

Experience

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  The George Washington University

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2016

  Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor

  • Led group fitness classes weekly, including BODYPUMP, Spinning, Pink Gloves Boxing, HIIT Fit, TRX, and Core classes• Conducted personal training sessions, fitness assessments, and consultations with those seeking one-on-one programming• Stayed current with certifications and education in order to provide participants and clients the highest quality experience• Provided mentorship and feedback where applicable to new instructors and trainers• Acted as a point of contact for group exercise instructors when my supervisors were unavailable• Contributed to a healthy, body-positive Campus Recreation program at GWU Show less

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  US Navy Memorial

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2014

  Event Coordinator/Development Assistant

  • Raised money from donors by planning fundraising events and conducting outreach efforts• Managed event client contracts and executed in-house client events• Applied for National Park Service and Department of Transportation permits for outdoor events• Maintained a database of donor information in order to establish consistent communication about programming• Communicated frequently with donors about events, organization initiatives, etc.• Worked with local and federal government to obtain permits for events• Coordinated and acted as a troubleshooter for our major fundraising events, including the Lone Sailor Awards Dinner, our Annual Golf Tournament, our semi-quarterly Fantail Breakfasts• Sought out vendor partnerships for our in-house events• Mastered the MRM Software system• Acted as a special assistant to the Executive Vice President, Director of Events, Director of Development, and Director of Corporate Relations Show less

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  The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  Adjunct Faculty

  • Instructed a group of undergraduate students in a physical activity classes earned for academic credit, including Cross Training, Cycling, and BODYPUMP• Developed a curriculum, created a grading scale, and assigned final grades at the end of the semester• Educated students about the importance of physical activity and proper nutrition throughout the lifespan• Supported students with special needs

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  Sport&Health

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  Assistant Fitness Director

  • Met with all new members for a fitness orientation (including health risk stratification, movement analysis, and blood pressure measurements)• Consulted with members regarding their personal training needs and sold personal training packages• Maintained and achieved financial goals and helped to grow personal training business an average of 5% monthly• Generated new personal training leads by performing floor hours and responding to internet inquiries• Conducted personal training sessions and tracked progress by keeping records of all client information• Assisted with equipment issues and member and client questions• Wrote exercise prescriptions for those with a variety of orthopedic and chronic conditions• Trained and mentored new employees and interns Show less

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  Corporate Fitness Works

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Managed group exercise program by tracking participation, industry trends, and membership demands• Created and enforced a group exercise schedule, including specialty class offerings• Sent out regular email blasts to members about changes in the group exercise schedule• Researched and proposed new fitness center and group exercise equipment purchases• Created a monthly fitness center staff schedule based on group exercise classes and staff requests• Responded to any feedback about the group exercise program and implemented changes based on member requests• Supervised hourly group exercise instructors and oversee fitness center staff’s classes• Prepared monthly board report section on group exercise program updates• Checked group exercise equipment weekly for any broken or damaged items and replace items accordingly• Tracked fitness center equipment usage monthly to anticipate preventative maintenance and the need for new equipment• Maintained positive relationships with the members of the Board of Directors• Assisted Program Manager with any additional administrative tasks as needed Show less • Managed and oversaw daily fitness center operations, including class instruction and personal training• Assisted members with any exercise, nutrition, or health-related questions• Supervised interns by helping them set goals, organize their projects, and prepare for careers in the fitness industry• Planned and executed health fairs, specialty classes, incentive programs, outreach initiatives, and health screenings• Supervised group exercise instructor staff and created a group exercise program based on membership demographics, requests,and current fitness trends• Developed and maintained a website by updating staff information, blog posts, and group exercise information• Presented health information seminars and program overviews to groups as large as 70 individuals• Mastered CheckFree software system Show less

  • Group Exercise Coordinator

    Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Health Fitness Specialist

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
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  HealthEase, Inc

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

  Assistant Program Manager

  • Managed group exercise program by tracking participation, industry trends, and membership demands• Instructed 4-5 group exercise classes per week• Trained anyone who desired one-on-one personal training• Conducted fitness assessments, including measurements, body composition, and fitness tests as necessary• Sent out regular email blasts to members about changes in the group exercise schedule• Responded to any feedback about the group exercise program and implemented changes based on member requests•Planned fitness-events and wellness programs • Checked group exercise equipment weekly for any broken or damaged items and replaced items accordingly• Assisted Program Manager with any additional administrative tasks Show less

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  Temple University

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

  Graduate Extern (Fitness- Campus Recreation)

  • Oversaw daily operations of Group Fitness and Personal Training departments, including a staff of 30 group fitness leaders and seven personal trainers• Created six group fitness schedules per year with Assistant Director of Fitness, with an average of 60 sessions per week during the semesters and 30 per week during the summers• Assisted with Campus Recreation special events, including Fit Fest• Organized staff training and certification workshops• Conducted staff evaluations each semester• Worked closely with Assistant Director of Fitness and Program Assistant on any fitness special projects Show less

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  Temple University College of Public Health

  Feb 2018 - Dec 2018

  Adjunct Professor

  • Instructed a group of undergraduate students in an introductory Weight Training course• Developed a curriculum, created a grading scale, and assigned final grades at the end of the semester• Created lesson plans, assignments, handout materials, and examinations• Lectured on topics of anatomy, kinesiology, nutrition, and behavior• Demonstrated and reinforced technique, alignment, safety, and etiquette in a weight training environment• Supported students with special needs

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  University of Arizona

  Jan 2019 - now

  I am responsible for teaching four academic courses yearly for students enrolled in the UROC year-round and summer-only undergraduate research programs. These courses focus on topics ranging from research mentor selection, research report writing, academic communication, graduate/professional school application preparation, and navigating the higher education environment as a continuing student. I am also still the Program Manager for the ASEMS STARS research program, and I have now absorbed the administration of the UROC-PREP program, too. In this role, in addition to my responsibilities as a lead instructor of the program's academic curriculum, I enroll students in courses each semester and support recruitment events for year-round and summer-only research programs. I also hire and supervise four graduate teaching assistants and two graduate student graders. Show less I have the honor of serving as the Program Manager of the Arizona Science, Engineering, and Math Scholars' Scholar Training Academic for Research in STEM (ASEMS STARS). ASEMS is a wrap-around student support and academic retention organization aimed at supporting students who have underrepresented identities in the context of higher education, including: students from low income backgrounds, students who are the first in their family to finish a four-year degree, students with disabilities, students who transfer from a community college, and students who are veterans. My role specifically provides holistic support to students who are enrolled in a math or science degree program by advocating for them in the face of academic or personal adversity, connecting them to resources at low or no cost within and outside of the university, coaching them on best practices for academic success in undergraduate, and assisting them with preparing applications for graduate or professional school or the workforce. I also oversee the administration and management of the ASEMS STARS grant, which is a four-year, $1.3 million award from the generosity of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. I manage the grant budget, handle supplies purchasing and student travel arrangements, disperse living and housing stipends to students, write both funder and internal reports on grant activities, and maintain a relationship with our sponsors. This position has allowed me to merge my passion for supporting student success and retention with my aptitude for navigating the internal and external processes for managing a large, multi-year grant. Show less I support two grant-funded undergraduate research programs aimed at increasing access to authentic research opportunities, particularly for students with identities that are underrepresented in higher education. This program, the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program, involves supporting faculty as they build interdisciplinary research teams with a scaffolded leadership approach. VIP teams are intended to be multi-year projects that allow for undergraduate students of all academic and personal backgrounds to gain entry-level research experience and stay with the project long enough to rise up in the leadership ranks, which allows them to grow into mentorship experience. In this role, I supported the financial management of this two-year, $200,000 award. I also assisted with data management and basic assessment of the program, and hiring and supervision of approximately 30 student researchers each academic year. I also helped to grow the number of VIP teams from approximately 20 when I started in May 2022 to nearly 40 by the time I left this role in July 2023. I managed the VIP website through the Drupal platform. Show less ● Regularly evaluated Campus Recreation participation data, which sees nearly 1 million visits per year● Prepared annual and semesterly reports about participation, engagement, and user experience● Created, disseminated, and interpreted assessments for Campus Recreation student users, patrons, and student staff● Synthesized participation and demographic data from multiple sources (UArizona Analytics, RecTrac, IMLeagues, Connect2, social media platforms, etc.) ● Facilitated and conducted focus groups to gain perspective on the student experience● Planned the All Staff Kickoff Training in collaboration with the Training & Development Work Team, which served as the pre-semester meeting and training for the nearly 500 Campus Recreation staff● Participated on the Diversity & Inclusivity Work Team, where the team seeks to learn more about the underserved populations of the University and works to remove any barriers● Contributed to the planning of all large-scale special events, including our annual Bash at the Rec program, which sees an average of 6,000 attendees● Worked closely with the marketing team to effectively communicate Campus Recreation impact to the broader university ● Wrote and coordinated grant applications for Campus Recreation programming● Managed the applications and awards for the Campus Recreation Jeff Harris Student Employee Scholarship Show less ● Supervised a team of 45 group fitness instructors and personal trainers, 4 student coordinators, and 1 intern● Instructed the ACE Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer Prep Courses each semester● Designed and conducted continuing education workshops and trainings in-house for the fitness staff● Interviewed and hired new group fitness leaders and personal trainers● Coordinated shadowing opportunities for new staff to learn how to teach classes or be an effective personal trainer● Conducted semesterly evaluations for all fitness staff● Mentored undergraduate student staff and assisted with their professional and personal development● Updated the Campus Recreation website through the Drupal platform with changes to our programming● Worked closely with the marketing team to effectively promoted our program and communicated announcements to the UArizona community● Fostered relationships and collaborated on initiatives and events with a wide array of campus partners, including Counseling and Psych Services, Campus Health, Dining Services, Life Work Connections, College of Public Health, UAZ Global, Cats After Dark, and Thrive Center● Made referrals to Campus partners and resources for students who were experiencing hardship during their time at UArizona Show less

  • Academic Director, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium (UROC)

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Program Manager, ASEMS STARS

    May 2022 - now

  • Vertically Integrated Projects Program Coordinator

    May 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Data Analyst

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Fitness & Wellness Coordinator

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2021