Steven A. Trotter, MS

Experience

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  UNC Charlotte

  Aug 2003 - May 2008

  Fitness Programs Manager

  Served in multiple capacities such as group fitness instructor, personal trainer, life guard, and fitness manager. Provide leadership and front-line management to fitness facility and programs across the campus.

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  Wingate University

  Mar 2008 - May 2008

  Intern for Campus Recreation

  -Manage day to day operation of Dickson-Palmer Student Center-Develop, market, and instruct comprehensive instructor training program-Educate and evaluate fitness program staff-Instruct PE classes-Supervise and plan intramural sports schedule, teams, and results

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  The YMCA at Virginia Tech

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2012

  Zumba Instructor

  Choreograph, teach, and motivate members through Zumba.

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  Virginia Tech

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2012

  Fitness Coordinator

  Provide leadership and vision in areas of group fitness, personal training, wellness, special event, and student development programming. Staff, budget, and event management. Played a key role in the 28,000 square foot facility expansion.

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  Blacksburg Health & Fitness at The Weight Club

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2012

  Instructor

  Teaching group fitness classes to members.

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  New River Community College

  May 2011 - Jun 2017

  Adjunct Faculty

  Instruct the following courses:-PED 109: Yoga-PED 120: Yoga II

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  UNC Wilmington

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2014

  Assistant Director Campus Recreation - Fitness

  Lead and develop a comprehensive fitness program and facility in the areas of group exercise, personal training, wellness, special events, fitness center, and the Harris Teeter Functional Training Area. Played a key role in the 110,000 square foot expansion of the Student Recreation Center. Staff management, budget management, revenue streams, marketing, technology.

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  Virginia Tech

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2017

  Assistant Director for Fitness Programs

  Provide executive leadership to a multi-faceted fitness program including but not limited to group exercise, personal training, small group training, fitness testing, special events, strength and conditioning, youth and adult gymnastics, instructional dance, and youth fitness. Lead and mentor full time and part time team members. Responsible for strategic and organizational development to include budget management, revenue streams, annual planning. Support senior leadership with visionary planning. Show less

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  American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)

  Dec 2014 - now

  Subject Matter Expert

  Provide services as a subject matter expert through content delivery and consulting services for continuing education, blogging, and credentialing.

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  Globetrotter Wellness Solutions

  Mar 2017 - now

  Principal Consultant

  Inspiring campuses, communities, organizations, and individuals to create higher levels of employee engagement, create better systems for success, and create an integrated culture of wellbeing-Leadership in Well-Being Initiatives: Lead initiatives to boost employee engagement, optimize success systems, and foster a culture of holistic well-being across academic institutions, recreation & wellness facilities, healthcare organizations, and professional associations.-Strategic Coaching & Consultation: Provide expert coaching and consultation in strategic planning, organizational culture enhancement, and leadership development.-Transformative Leadership Programs: Conduct leadership retreats and strategic planning workshops emphasizing burnout prevention, employee engagement, and well-being promotion in high-stress environments.-Comprehensive Consulting Services: Offer consulting services in organizational development, cultural transformation, and program management, essential for navigating challenges in recreation, wellness, and academic settings.-Fiscal Management & Business Development: Manage significant account pipelines, demonstrate fiscal management skills, oversee substantial departmental budgets, and secure funding for strategic wellness initiatives. Provided outsources roles such as Vice President of Sales and Business Development Manager for SaaS companies.-Gallup-Certified Strengths Coaching: Facilitate dynamic sessions to empower professionals and student staff, enhancing personal well-being and professional performance.-Keynote Speaking & Education: Design and deliver impactful speeches and lectures on topics such as burnout prevention, leadership, and management in well-being to audiences at local, regional, national, and international levels.-Event Management: Provide specialized event management services, creating continuing education opportunities for professionals in health, wellness, and recreation. Show less

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  Coastal Carolina Community College

  Aug 2017 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  Lecturer in the Department of Health & Fitness Sciences and the Department of Physical Education. Teach courses on general health & wellness, weight training, lifestyle change & behavior modification, fitness facility management, exercise physiology, and college transfer success.

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  O2 Fitness Clubs

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2019

  Group Fitness Instructor

  Teach group fitness classes for the 5 Wilmington area O2 Fitness Clubs

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  East Carolina University

  May 2019 - now

  Spearheading and leading holistic well-being initiatives for a campus community serving approximately 29,000 students and more than 8,135 faculty and staff on ECU’s Main Campus, Health Sciences Campus, Coastal Studies Institute, and Distance Education. Leading the charge for prevention efforts and harm reduction strategies around public health topics including alcohol & other drugs, movement & exercise, nutrition & body image, sexual health & healthy relationships, mental health & stress management, and overall well-being. Charing the ECU Well-Being Collective, a university-wide group of well-being subject matter experts. Driving employee engagement and building world-class talent for a team of full-time and part-time well-being personnel. Dedicated to building a campus culture for Pirates to thrive! Show less - Create a culture of holistic wellbeing for a campus community serving approximately 29,000 students and more than 8,135 faculty and staff on ECU’s Main Campus, Health Sciences Campus, Coastal Studies Institute, and Distance Education.- Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of 5 full-time staff members, 3 graduate assistants, and in-directly provide leadership to 125 part-time student and contracted employees- Chair the Well-Being Collective, a university-wide well-being task force, and develop a 3-year well-being strategic plan- Lead University-wide well-being assessment initiatives including the ACHA/NCHA and Wake Forest Well-Being Assessment- Author the chapter, Maintaining Your Health & Well-Being, and the associated activities and curriculum for the COAD (student development and learning in higher education) course for first-year students. Co-create the resilience curriculum with partners from the Center for Counseling and Student Development and Dean of Students Office.- Facilitate and guide Campus Recreation and Wellness into a Strengths-Based Organization; provide strengths-based coaching to various partners on- and off-campus- Develop and directly manage approximately $500,000 in operational and personnel budgets- Partner with University and community stakeholders to develop and nurture relationships around well-being- Collaborate with partners on capital project planning and the recreation and well-being master plans Show less

  • Director for Well-Being

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Associate Director of Wellness & Fitness

    May 2019 - Nov 2021
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  North Hennepin Community College

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Visiting Adjunct Faculty Member

  Teach online EXSC 2750 Wellness Coaching and Health Promotion for the Spring 2020 semester.