Louis Davis

Experience

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  YMCA of South Hampton Roads

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Fitness Coach

  • Performed an integral fitness coaching positioning while exihibiting passion and dedication towards health, wellness, and overall fitness by conducting fitness assessments and administering personal training. Key Duties & Accomplishments-Qualified in YMCA of USA Strength & Conditioning and Group Exercise.-Designed and implemented exercise programs using FitLinxx software.-Refereed children and adult basketball leagues.

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  Take Care Health Systems

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Health Fitness Specialist

  CORPORATE PROMOTIONAL EVENT PLANNING | FITNESS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ADVERTISING | FITNESS ASSESSMENT | PERSONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT | EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION | HEALTH & WELLNESS• Guided, motivated and provided tools to participants helping increase physical activity and create lasting behavioral change. • Provided exercise leadership expertise according to the latest American College of Sports Medicine, Exercise Testing and Prescription guidelines.• Created annual marketing plan, helping increase engagement by 38%• Conducted member recruitment activities, assist with member enrollment and lead new member orientations.• Performed administrative duties, monthly and annual reporting from the membership database system, monitoring member retention program, tracking equipment maintenance and repairs.• Assisted with the creation and facilitation of fitness-based incentive programs, promotional events, wellness activities and recreation offerings. Show less

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  Take Care Health Systems

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGEMENT | EXERCISE LEADERSHIP | CUSTOMER SERVICES QUALITY/SAFETY ASSURANCE | BENCHMARKING | CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM COLLABORATIONCOMPETITION & MARKET ANALYSIS | BUSINESS GROWTH | PROGRAM MANAGEMENT• Elevated client satisfaction through providing best of class leadership and delivering quality customer services.• Transformed and revamped health & fitness programs, thus increasing membership (30%).• Strategically collaborated with valued clientele to ensure satisfaction with fitness center services.• Coordinated with cross-functional teams across departments, including HR Business Partners, Diversity & Inclusion, Customer Services, and Community Affairs to discuss wellbeing initiatives.• Performed benchmarking to assess programs competitiveness and identify/optimize growth opportunities.• Recruited and trained personal trainers while delivering high-quality services to valued clientele.• Conceptualized and maintained workout programs while cultivating customized fitness plans for clients.• Resolved wellness/fitness program conflicts and issues, creating action plans to identify and track progress. Show less IMPROVEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION | HIGH-LEVEL CLIENT SERVICES OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION | MARKETING MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | DATA ANALYSIS | HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS• Interacted with the Director of Site Operations and Senior Manager to implement fitness improvement plans.• Led (2) facilities; retained membership lists; conducted annual reviews; and offered high-level client services.• Improved operational performance by planning fitness center membership adherence/incentive programs.• Executed marketing initiatives and crafted statistics reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.• Utilized member tracking software to track utilization and membership data as well as analyzed statistics for reporting.• Spearheaded health and wellness events, including health fairs, open houses, and biometric screenings.• Introduced member recognition bulletin boards and developed new activities per employees’ feedback. Show less

  • Health Fitness Manager

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Assistant Health Fitness Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
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  Crunch Fitness

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Personal Trainer

  • Exhibited in-depth knowledge and insights regarding human anatomy coupled with concepts of functional exercise, nutrition, and exercise science to promote impactful training regimens for valued clientele.• Designed customized individual and group exercise programs tailored to specific, attainable, and targeted client health and wellness goals. • Performed comprehensive client assessment regarding health and wellness objectives to formulate strategic conditioning programs and fitness focused activities.• Motivated clients to exceed personal expectations regarding overall fitness and health while achieving target health objectives involving cardiovascular, flexibility, and resistance exercise. Show less

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  Premise Health

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2022

  Health Fitness Manager

  HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT | CUSTOMER SERVICES | BUDGETING | FITNESS TESTINGFITNESS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | CONSULTATION & ADVISORY SERVICES OSHA COMPLIANCE | EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING | FITNESS COACHING• Assume a multifaceted and all-encompassing management role, providing coaching/instructions to diverse staff regarding health promotion, personal training, and client services best practices.• Introduce advanced personal training and health promotion programs, increasing membership (30%), enhancing program participation (58%), and driving revenue growth and profitability on a year-over-year basis.• Design and deliver a physical activity, fitness, and wellness program plan that is aligned with the strategic goals of both Premise Health and our client partner. • Conduct site inspections and audits to evaluate work practices, identify discrepancies, and cultivate improvement plans to ensure alignment with facility objectives and OSHA healthcare policies.• Elevated client performance while providing leadership development for C-Level executives, promoting business management best practices, and achieving continuous success for valued clientele.• Proficiently monitor facility operations, control site budget/expenses, and maintain detailed records.Serve as an active member of the site emergency team, supporting with COVID-19 task force and emergencies drills. Show less

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  W.I.T.S. World Instructor Training Schools

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Personal Training: Course Instructor

  PRACTICAL LAB INSTRUCTION | LECTURE DELIVERY | CARDIOVASCULAR & RESISTANCE TRAININGWEIGHT MANAGEMENT | INJURY PREVENTION | HEALTH SCREENING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT | EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING | FITNESS ASSESSMENT• Steered and directed highly-engaging lectures and practical lab instructions on Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Bio-Mechanics, Cardiovascular and Resistance Training Prescription, Muscular and Weight Management, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Energy Expenditure, Health Screenings, Assessing Muscular Fitness, Flexibility, Special Populations, and Alternative Training Techniques.• Employed advanced leadership skills, supervising and leading (9)-week Personal Training Certification Course for prospective personal trainers through leveraging experiential learning best practices.• Administered training and development for staff to achieve team synergy and elevate performance, efficiency, and effectiveness, along with maintaining employee records for shared knowledge base across the facility.• Streamlined business operations and activities by developing high-performing teams and systems.• Arranged client sessions using innovative ways, including email, webinars, and video conferencing.Covering topics including: Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Bio-Mechanics, Cardiovascular and resistance Training Prescription, Muscular and Weight Management, Injury Prevention, Nutrition & Energy Expenditure, Health Screenings, Assessing Muscular Fitness, Flexibility, Special Populations, Alternative Training Techniques. Show less

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  Graham Capital Management, L.P.

  Jul 2022 - now

  Director of Health and Wellness

  Develop and maintain an environment focused on the health and wellness of GCM employees, with a particular focus on fitness, nutrition, as well as physical and mental wellness.Key Responsibilities:·Management of the fitness facility including but not limited to instruction on proper use of equipment and technique, equipment maintenance, cleanliness, supply management, etc.·Coordination with dining services on nutritional initiatives and menu offerings with a particular focus on healthy offerings.·Create and coordinate innovative, people forward employee engagement initiatives with the Head of Human Resources, to include wellness education (i.e., lunch and learns, mindfulness / meditation sessions, nutrition and fitness events, stress management seminars, etc.) and health-focused activities (i.e., inter-company tournaments, mini bootcamp sessions, etc.) ·Production of a monthly wellness newsletter focusing on wellness and nutrition tips and techniques.·Maintaining a presence throughout the facility, interacting with employees, and establishing a dialogue around health, fitness, ergonomics, and healthy habits.·Developing and implementing a calendar of events including fitness classes, yoga and meditation offerings, and other employee engagement activities.·Develop annual budget, track expenses and produce quarterly budget-to-actual statements for management review.·Conduct a minimum of one CPR training class annually for GCM employees and families.·Provide complimentary personal training to GCM employees.·Oversight of and coordination of services from external vendors related to fitness center and wellness services.·Ad hoc consultation on in-home gym set-up and equipment purchases for GCM employees. Show less