Experience

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  Subway

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

  Sandwich artist

  Maintained store appearance, cashier, prepared sandwich ingredients daily, prepared sandwiches according to customer specifications, opened and closed store, trained new employees, handled customer complaints

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  Ventures unlimited inc

  Dec 2010 - Jan 2011

  Job coach and site supervisor

  Worked with mentally disabled adults, supervised clients at work, assisted clients with difficult tasks, directed clients to more effective work practices, created a work environment conducive to learning, provided guidance to clients

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  Coldstone creamery

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  Shift leader

  Supervised crew members, open and closed store, operated ice cream machine, make cakes, decorate cupcakes, cashier, set-up and operated ice cream cart at sporting events, trained new employees, delegated duties, count down register, count deposits, divide tips

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  Deb shops, inc.

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Apparel associate

  Cashier, greeted customers, maintained store appearance, assisted customers with sizing and style, helped open and close store, restocked floor and displays, organized and put away shipments, trained to identify and deter shoplifters, trained new employees

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  The bier garden

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2013

  Hostess

  Seat guests, bus tables, exceptional customer service, organize tables, clean, menu knowledge, deliver food, divide business equally among servers

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  Dick's sporting goods

  Mar 2013 - May 2014

  Organize, clean, and stock apparel floor, set floor plans, fulfill online orders, scan and box online orders, unbox freight, train new associates, organize back stock, answer phone calls, loss prevention, respond to customer service calls in all departments, cashierAwards: Defender of the Month (loss prevention) Organize, clean, and stock apparel floor, set floor plans, fulfill online orders, scan and box online orders, unbox freight, train new associates, organize back stock, answer phone calls, loss prevention, respond to customer service calls in all departments, cashierAwards: Defender of the Month (loss prevention), Employee of the Month

  • Apparel Sales Associate

    Oct 2013 - May 2014

  • Apparel Sales Associate

    Mar 2013 - Sept 2013
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  Western michigan university

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Graduate teaching assistant

  Supervise and teach Health & Wellness lab sections, instruct aerobics classes, supervise and teach Undergraduate Exercise Physiology lab, grade assignments, develop syllabus and corresponding lesson plans, create challenging, effective, and progressive workout routine, utilize pre-screening tools, conduct skills assessments. Also served as a student representative on the hiring committee for 2 associate professors.

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  Ridgeview golf course

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Golf shop attendant/bartender

  Organize, clean, and stock golf shop, order merchandise for customers, book tee times, inventory, develop inventory spreadsheets and effective process, manage golfers and time spent on course, mix drinks, clean bar, operate cash register, open and closing reports, count deposits, manage week day leagues

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  Ymca of greater kalamazoo

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Fitness center staff

  Conduct individualized orientation sessions to familiarize members with the equipment.Develop fitness center cleaning schedule and task list.

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  Turnstone center

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2017

  Fitness specialist, ms, cscs

  Assess client’s ability to perform a planned exercise program geared to safely increase or maintain client strength, endurance, and range of motion/flexibility. Develop exercise program utilizing various exercise modalities in the fitness center and therapeutic pool. Instruct clients through their individualized exercise program and use of the equipment. Monitor client progress and abilities once independent, provide assistance, and adjust program as needed. Assist with Paralympic Goalball strength and conditioning training by enforcing proper lifting technique and implementing appropriate exercise modification. Coordinated addition of new classes to enhance membership experience and retention. Oversee and instruct various Turnstone programs including Fort4Fitness training, ESARC Dream Teens/ADC/Transitions, Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies, Parkinson’s class, USABA national fitness challenge, and personal training. Engage in multiple public speaking events to promote Turnstone’s services. Show less

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  Plus one an optum company

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2021

  Exercise specialist

  Corporate Exercise Specialist providing in-person and virtual SMART Path coaching sessions to help UHC employees reach their health and wellness goals. Manage all aspects of fitness for UHC Green Bay campus. Complete SMART Goal sessions, FMS movement assessment, and monthly check-ins to support members. Transition seamlessly into remote offerings and adapt client requests. Create and deliver interactive monthly presentations on current fitness recommendations and topics. Collaborate and coach with onsite Registered Dietitians to help Medical Weight Loss participants achieve their wellness goals. Lead team continuing education timeline, tests, discussions, and track team member certification deadlines/expiration dates. Show less

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  The salvation army

  Nov 2021 - now

  Director of programs

  Oversee Aquatics, Youth Development, Fine Arts, Fitness, and Sports departments.