Cassandra McCarty

Experience

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  Pirates Cove Restaurant

  Sept 2000 - Aug 2004

  Server

  My first job in the restaurant business working as a server at a locally owned seafood restaurant that came up from the Outer Banks (NC) and opened theirs doors in Southeastern VA. Was blessed to be a part of the staff from the very start.

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  YMCA of the USA

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  FitQuest Coach/Sport Camp Counselor/Group Fitness Instrutor

  One of my first jobs working on the fitness floor orienting new members to the FitQuest machines and programs, performing cleaning and maintenance duties of the equipment, and engaging in customer service relations as I interacted with members and guests. In the summers I worked as a Sports camp counselor in addition to my FitQuest Coach duties, designing, organizing and implementing sports based summer camps for kids ages 6-17.Took certifications courses in CPR, First Aid, and a basic intro course to personal training. My first job in the fitness field. Show less

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  Mahi Mah's Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Saloon

  May 2004 - Aug 2006

  Server/Cocktail Server

  Server/Cocktail Server at a 5 Star Crystal Stem beach front restaurant. Mostly worked summers, weekends, and vacations during my times in school. Had basic wine and alcohol training to serve drinks. Worked with a high volume of customers due to location and popularity

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  Little Grille Collective

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Server/Cashier/Back, Front & Prep Cook/Dishwasher

  Worked at a locally owned vegan/vegetarian restaurant where everything was locally sources and made from scratch. Everyone would learn all parts of the restaurant-starting as a dishwasher, back cook/food prep, server/cashier, and then a front cook, before they could buy in and become an owner.

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  Aramark Refreshment Services

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Prep Cook, Cook, and Server

  Prep cook, cook, and server for one of the dining service locations on James Madison campus for a year.

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  Pioneers/Cru/Independent

  Mar 2007 - Jul 2009

  Overseas Non-Profit Outreach (Bi-lingual)

  Served as an overseas non-profit outreach in Venezuela. Two years independently on and off in the Amazon working with indigenous tribes. We would work on language and culture acquisition, while we interchanged learning skill sets with the various tribes. The final year I lived in Maracaibo, VZ and worked with a non-profit designing, coordinating and implementing outreach programs and trips both for Venezuelan students within their own country and for US groups that would come visit during spring and summer break trips to serve the community. Show less

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  Crossroads Counseling

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2010

  Intensive In-Home Specialists (Bi-lingual)

  Worked with older adolescents and adults from the Hispanic community who have chronic mental health issues that directly impacts independent living. Communicated with local and state agencies, completed psycho-social assessments, provided daily progress notes and developed ISP plans and reported to Program Coordinator.

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  Various

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2016

  Independent Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor

  Independent Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer running my own business at various locations in the Augusta and Rockingham County areas. Was independently contracted to work in the school systems, to private group personal training for companies, to teaching classes at community centers and teaching/training for faculty and staff at two local universities (James Madison and Blue Ridge Community College). Also was contracted to do a number of private events and community fundraisers. Conducted all business aspects on my own including but not limited to advertising (print and online), customer service, all communications, event planning, set up, and tear down, to the legal and financial pieces. Show less

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  Studio Z Columbia

  Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

  Co-Owner/Manager

  Helped start up an independent co-owned Group Fitness Studio in Columbia, SC. Involved in all aspects of a start-up business in addition to HR/admin responsibilities, marketing, management, retail, schedule coordination, and teaching classes.

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  First Presbyterian Church

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2016

  Associate Youth & College Director

  Developed, lead, and grew a comprehensive ministry for middle school, senior high, and college students, both in the church and in the surrounding community. My position entailed developing programs and initiatives that centered around the mission/vision of the church that fostered personal and professional growth and mentorship among youth and their families. Developed ongoing initiatives, events and programs that fostered community building, service and outreach across generations and cultures. Show less

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  Augusta Health

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2017

  NASM Certified Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor

  Personal Trainer (Individual, Partner, & Group). Loves to work with all sorts of clients (especially athletes).Certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor for Zumba Fitness (Gold, Toning, Gold-Toning, Aqua); Certified Tabata Bootcamp Instructor; can also teach Kettle bells, Functional Fitness, Spinning/Cycling; TRX; KRAVE; BodyScuplt. Open to learning new formats/programs-Have CPR/AED & First Aid Certs-Licensed Professional Choreographer for Zumba Fitness (Zumba Jammer/ZJ)-Co-Owned and Operated a private Group Fitness Studio in Columbia, SC Show less

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  REAL RESULTS Fitness

  May 2017 - Dec 2023

  Designed, implemented and manage Zappos HQ' in-house fitness program for over 1400 employees though Real Results Fitness,-re-branded as "ZFIT" on campus and online.-designing and implementing programs and classes to motivate and move the campus-recruiting, hiring, training, and management of classes and Coaches - both class instructors and campus - based Coaches (personal trainers, fitness and nutrition consultants, etc)-managed ZFIT through the MindBody POS system / integrated with Zoom when COVID hit and went virtual-handled all social media, communications and marketing development surrounding the program and offered services-working closely with Zappos HR and Real Results Management to run the ZFIT program-consulted with other aspects of campus (food and beverage, marketing, registered dietitians, campus chef, etc) to change and better the campus culture concerning fitness and overall health-conducted classes, private and small group personal training sessions both online and in person-oversaw program design and development both onsite and online-worked with vendors for fitness facility maintenance and operations (equipment, towel service, water, branded merchandise) Show less Assisted the CEO and COO in decisions regarding the re-direction and re-branding of the company. Assisted in re-writing standard operating procedures for front of house and back of house operations; developed and implemented HR related systems including but not limited to hiring and onboarding, training, staff and work culture development; developed and promoted fitness related non-profit events and increased revenue by assisting in redesigning sales and service model of the company.As Corporate Wellness Coordinator - built business networks to grow Corporate Wellness Branch of the company by fostering connections, consulting and assessing corporate company needs, designing, implementing and managing programs and operations at all off-site corporate locations. Locations included but not limited to the buildout of onsite fitness facilities, providing onsite service providers to locations and hybrid models of both onsite and virtual service options. Show less Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instrcutor and Certified Precision Nutrition Specialist.- conducting private sessions for training, nutrition, consultations and assessments both in person and virtually- developing programming, training and planning to fit the needs of the individual- conducting a variety of fitness classes - in person and virtually - for a wide variety of clientele providing programming the fits the beginning, intermediate and advanced client- constant communication with client for scheduling, follow up and accountability Show less

  • Corporate Wellness Director - ZFIT (Zappos)

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2023

  • Executive Director / Corporate Wellness Coordinator

    Jan 2019 - Sept 2023

  • Coach

    May 2017 - Sept 2023
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  Mega Millenial Business Consulting

  Mar 2019 - now

  Business Consultant

  Consulting for small to medium business on culture, leadership and team dynamics utilizing industrial and socio-behavioral psychology and personality profiling from a Mega-Millennial perspective. Assisted with HR related tasks on the staff, team and culture development and training side.

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  Arch Amenities Group

  Nov 2022 - now

  General Manager of a private fitness facility for luxury clientele in Las Vegas. Oversees a team of 40 employees and service providers (FST, GFX, Personal Trainers, Pilates, Concierges, Tennis/Pickleball Pros). Manages day to day operations, facilities and vendors. Designs and implements programs and initiatives to support the mission and vision of the Club and community including but not limited to: POS systems, marketing, budget, event planning, customer service and client relations, communication, etc. Continues to teach and train a few classes and clients to stay relevant to the industry, model service expectations r]to employees and provide a direct way to engage clients on a day to day basis. Show less

  • General Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor

    Apr 2017 - now

  • General Manager

    Nov 2022 - now