Holly Smith

Holly Smith

Operations Associate and Personal Trainer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fitness | Wellness | Tech | EdD Student

  • Education

    • California University of Pennsylvania

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      Master’s Degree Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Wellness and Fitness Curriculum
    • University of North Carolina at Greensboro

      2023 - 2027
      Doctor of Education - EdD Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    • Elon University

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      Bachelor of Science (BS) Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology minor
  • Experience

    • The Rush Fitness Complex

      Sept 2011 - Sept 2012
      Operations Associate and Personal Trainer

      - Worked at the front desk and the juice bar, greeting clients and making products- Processed contracts, set up personal training sessions, and answered club phone calls- Led 12-minute Boot Camp workouts for clients

    • Elon University

      Jun 2012 - May 2015

      - Planned, organized, and led workshops for students, personally responsible for 15 mentees per semester- Communicated regularly with mentees to assist them with their introduction to University-level courses - Assisted Elon University affiliates with all items related to the Phoenix Card- Processed paperwork, handled internal/external communications, planned orientations- Trained incoming employees

      • Collegiate Start Mentor

        Aug 2013 - May 2015
      • Phoenix Card Services Student Assistant

        Jun 2012 - May 2015
    • Sarah Anne Stewart for Introducing Wellness, Inc.

      Aug 2014 - Jun 2015
      Editorial Intern

      - Researched and wrote articles/posts (22), created templates and forms (7), and revised websites regularly for wellness website and corresponding retreat website- Edited articles, blog posts, recipes, templates, promotional materials, press releases/testimonials (30)- Generated spreadsheets for workshops, retreats, and industry contacts (6)- Designed motivational images with quote overlay using Canva software

    • Planet Fitness

      Jun 2015 - Mar 2016
      Fitness Trainer

      - Offer 250 appointments/week including fitness classes and design-your-own individual programming appointments- Develop individual programming based on client's needs and fitness goals- Lead 53 fitness classes a week with 1-5 people in each session-Assist, demonstrate, and teach exercises for every muscle group and a variety of training modalities-Work with clients with varying goals, fitness levels, fitness experience, and movement capabilities - Perform outreach work at fitness conferences Show less

    • O2 Fitness

      Mar 2016 - Nov 2017
      Certified Personal Trainer
    • Business Insider

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
      Contributing Writer
    • University of North Carolina Wilmington

      Mar 2018 - Jan 2023
      • CHHS Faculty

        Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      • Assistant Director of Fitness and Aquatics

        Jan 2019 - May 2022
      • Coordinator - Fitness

        Mar 2018 - Jan 2019
    • O2 Fitness Clubs

      Apr 2022 - Nov 2024
      • Area Director

        Sept 2023 - Nov 2024
      • Area Fitness Director

        Apr 2022 - Sept 2023
    • Salem College

      Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
      Adjunct Instructor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Pool Operator

    • Speed and Explosion Specialist - Level II

      National Association of Speed and Explosion
      Sept 2015
    • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

      National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
      Jan 2016
    • TRX Certification

      TRX Training
    • Group Fitness Instructor (GEI)

      American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
    • Fitness Nutrition Specialist

      American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
    • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

      American College of Sports Medicine
      Jun 2015
    • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

      American Red Cross
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity
      Habitat for HumanityAssociated with Holly Smith
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Nourish NC!
      Nourish NC!Associated with Holly Smith
    • Volunteer

      Issued by paws4people® foundation
      paws4people® foundationAssociated with Holly Smith
    • Alternative Breaks Participant

      Issued by Elon Volunteers! on Jan 2014
      Elon Volunteers!Associated with Holly Smith
    • Alternative Breaks Coordinator

      Issued by Elon Volunteers! on Aug 2014
      Elon Volunteers!Associated with Holly Smith