Experience

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  Va medical center, northport, long island

  May 1989 - Jan 1991

  Therapeutic recreation specialist

  Program development and implementation, special events, documentation, specialty - aquatics

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  St. francis hospital

  Mar 2001 - Sept 2004

  Health and wellness coordinator

  •Designed, implement and evaluated health and wellness initiatives; screenings, health assessments, education, interventions, special events and other activities for patients of a transitional care unit.•Member of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team.•Collaboration with the medical and therapy staff, directors and managers.

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  National institute for fitness and sport

  Oct 2004 - Nov 2009

  Health and wellness coordinator, corporate wellness center

  •Hired, trained, developed, and evaluated employees and volunteers; processed bi-weekly payroll•Director of team development•Operations Manager•Designed and implemented programs•Public speaking•Provided customer service•Management of the facility •Leader of marketing strategies, team meetings, and department orientations•Completed required monthly documentation using the Microsoft Office Suite•Analyzed collected data •Created wellness center newsletter monthly and distributed to members•Monitored facility, ensuring participant safety Show less

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  Indiana university purdue university

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2012

  Adjunct faculty

  Instructor to Students, Staff and Faculty with the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management. Teacher of Pilates, Yoga, Strength and Endurance.

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  Indianapolis museum of art

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

  Volunteer

  Special Events and Programs Assistant

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  Kent state university

  Jun 2013 - Mar 2016

  •Implement health and wellness initiatives such as; personal training, group exercise instruction, wellness screenings, health assessments, education, interventions, and events •Gather and interpret and document information•Supervision of 35+ group exercise instructors including recruiting, training and evaluating•Development, supervision and evaluation of the Mind and Body Group Exercise Program•Operations supervisor of three fitness studios including all equipment ordering and care •Provide customer service implementing patron survey tools•Presenter of health and wellness lectures, educational seminars and special interest groups•Build relationships with directors, managers, administrators and community organizations•Support administrative team, directors, supervisors and managers•Represent and serve the Kent State University community and surrounding community•Completed reports and fiscal management Show less

  • Health and Wellness Coordinator

    Jul 2013 - Mar 2016

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
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  Cornell university

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Wellness specialist
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  Banner health

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Wellness specialist

  Provide health promotion services, activities and programs to employees, which includes screenings, health risk assessments, wellness and fitness education, classes, intervention programs and public speaking engagements.

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  Symbria

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

  Health and wellness specialist
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  Club pilates

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2021

  Pilates reformer instructor
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  Bryan university

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2020

  Adjunct faculty instructor
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  Duley | bolwar | pederson

  Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

  Wellness coordinator
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  Marriott vacations worldwide

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2021

  Fitness specialist
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  Yavapai regional medical center

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  Exercise physiologist
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  Specialfit, llc. - helping people reach their wellness goals

  Jan 2023 - now

  Business owner
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  Club pilates

  Jul 2024 - now

  Lead instructor

  Guiding, mentoring and training Pilates Instructors, supporting owner and management team members, Instructor of Reformer classes, and providing exceptional classes/programs for the community.