Dena Katz

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location of Dena KatzBethesda, Maryland, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fitness Director

  • Education

    • University of maryland college park

      1992 - 1996
      Bachelor of science (bs) kinesiology and exercise science
    • University of maryland

      1992 - 1997
      Bachelor's degree kinesiology and exercise science
  • Experience

    • Washington dc jewish community center

      Oct 1997 - Dec 2010
      Fitness diretor/personal trainer/courtesy desk manager

      Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor (5 years)• Provided individual instruction to a variety of clients• Taught group fitness and Pilates classesCourtesy Desk Manager (8 years)• Hired, trained and supervised Courtesy Desk Staff of twenty-five employees• Provided superior customer service to gym members; answered questions and resolved problems • Maintained inventory of supplies and materials for locker rooms, fitness center, and aquatics center• Coordinated registration for fitness and aquatics classesFitness Director (1 year)• Designed, implemented and promoted fitness classes and seminars• Managed daily operations of fitness center and maintained exercise equipment• Hired, trained and supervised personal trainers, aerobics instructors and fitness desk staff• Taught aerobics classes• Wrote and edited articles for fitness department newsletter Show less

    • Silver spring learning center

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Administrative assistant

      • Provide daily administrative support to school administrators and staff • Handle tuition billing and related record keeping • Answer telephones, record and relay messages to staff • Respond to questions from parents of students • Assist with preparation of school budget • Open and sort mail • Manage school website and social media • File documents • Keep financial records and generate periodic reports • Maintain online database and retrieve information • Compose and edit weekly newsletter for parents, students and teachers • Compile data regarding student attendance • Process applications for new and returning students • Perform additional duties as assigned Show less

    • Corporate fitness works

      Feb 2014 - Oct 2016

      • Manage daily operations of a Federal Agency fitness center with over 1,000 members • Plan, develop, communicate and oversee annual center program calendar designed to meet center goals • Develop, track and maintain center budget • Hire, train and supervise fitness team members and group exercise instructors • Create, analyze, and communicate monthly statistical reports • Promote upcoming programs and services to both members and non-members • Track participation, communication and promotion of group exercise program • Teach multiple group exercise classes weekly • Perform fitness assessments and provide safe and effective exercise plans for members • Monitor inventory and ensure amenities are properly managed and stocked • Develop and implement preventive maintenance and cleanliness schedules for quality control • Complete in-house repairs on fitness equipment • Responsible for working directly with client liaison to ensure client expectations are being met • Implement fitness incentive programs • Recruit new members Show less • Approve leave requests for employees of Corporate Fitness Works in the Mid-Atlantic Region • Review requests and approve leave of absences, ensuring compliance with company policy • Maintain leave documentation, files and dates • Monitor and track leave of absences and follow up on required paperwork • Manage Mid-Atlantic leave calendar • Respond to employee inquiries on leave-related issues • Manage entire leave process for employees from the commencement of leave through the return to work • Resolve coverage issues • Understand and track the time requested/taken for medical leave, annual leave and floating holiday • Determine leave eligibility and leave type • Responsible for day to day administration of all Mid-Atlantic employee leave requests • Provide guidance and support to team members as it relates to leave of absence policies Show less

      • Program Manager, C.W.E.T. Shop Fitness Center at U.S. Census Bureau

        Apr 2013 - Oct 2016
      • Mid-Atlantic Leave Coordinator

        Feb 2014 - Aug 2015
    • Aquila | on-site health & fitness management

      Oct 2016 - Jun 2024
      Program manager
    • Edlavitch dc jewish community center

      Jun 2024 - now
      Health & fitness director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ace group exercise instructor certification

      American council on exercise