Experience

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  Body locker

  May 1987 - Dec 1989

  Group exercise instructor

  Advised club members on health and fitness needs.Created and executed aerobic routines. Trained and advised new instructors.

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  South forks athletic club

  Aug 1990 - Nov 1995

  Group fitness instructor

   Advised club members on health and fitness needs. Created and executed aerobic routines.  Trained and advised new instructors.

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  Mcdonald's corporation

  Jun 1992 - Nov 1995

  Shift manager

  Supervised and trained associates.Closed computer system and handled customer complaints.Calculated daily and month-to-date sales figures, net profits, overages, and shortages.

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  Tj maxx

  Nov 1993 - Nov 1995

  Department associate

   Recruited, hired, and trained staff  Made weekly schedules and processed weekly payroll, tracked hourly, daily, and monthly sales figures and store transfers. Maintained floor control, tracked associate productivity board, and ran layaway reports. Opened and closed store, including PC computer systems and bank deposits. Ordered and received merchandise lines and merchandise upkeep. Designed and arranged floor and wall displays. Set daily and weekly objectives.

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  American athletic club

  Nov 1995 - Dec 1997

  Fitness instructor

   Advised club members on health and fitness needs. Created and executed aerobic routines.  Trained and advised new instructors.

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  Rcc western store

  Nov 1995 - Dec 1996

  Assistant manager

   Recruited, hired, and trained staff  Made weekly schedules and processed weekly payroll, tracked hourly, daily, and monthly sales figures and store transfers. Maintained floor control, tracked associate productivity board, and ran layaway reports. Opened and closed store, including PC computer systems and bank deposits. Ordered and received merchandise lines and merchandise upkeep. Designed and arranged floor and wall displays. Set daily and weekly objectives.

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  Vanity

  Aug 1997 - Jul 1998

  Assistant manager

  Recruited, hired, and trained staff Made weekly schedules and processed weekly payroll, tracked hourly, daily, and monthlysales figures and store transfers.Maintained floor control, tracked associate productivity board, and ran layaway reports.Opened and closed store, including PC computer systems and bank deposits.Ordered and received merchandise lines and merchandise upkeep.Designed and arranged floor and wall displays.Set daily and weekly objectives. Stores include:* Express Show less

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  Ymca

  Feb 1998 - Aug 2004

  Group exercise instructor

  Created and executed aerobic routines and music checkout system. Advised club members on health and fitness needs.Trained and advised new instructors.

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  Dakota refrigeration inc

  Jun 1998 - Jun 2000

  Office administrator

  Maintained Accounts Receivable and Payable, constructed business letters, typing andfiling.Self trained in Refrigeration and HVAC parts.Radio Dispatcher and cheerful receptionist with good organizational skills.

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  American college of sports medicine

  Aug 2000 - now

  Acsm certified health fitness specialist

  The ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) is a degreed health and fitness professional qualified to pursue a career in university, corporate, commercial, hospital, and community settings. The HFS is skilled in the following:Conducting risk stratification.Conducting physical fitness assessments and interpreting results.Constructing appropriate exercise prescriptions for healthy adults and individuals with controlled conditions released for independent physical activity.Motivating apparently healthy individuals with medically controlled diseases to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviors.Motivating individuals to begin and continue with their healthy behaviors. Show less

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  Meritcare medical group

  Nov 2000 - Apr 2005

  Provide receptionist assistance for many diverse medical departments. * Coordinate professional medical personnel and patients.* Responsibilities include answering telephones, scheduling patients on medical computerscheduling systems, and tracking emails for additional instructions from lead or change indepartment assignments. * Ability to adapt to assigned departments' systems, procedures, policies, and personnel.* Plan and organize articles for Receptionists Newsletters.* Train receptionist float and department associates.* Assist in the development of receptionist float procedure manuals for multipledepartments. Show less

  • Group Exercise Instructor

    Sept 2001 - Apr 2005

  • Receptionist Float

    Nov 2000 - Apr 2005
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  Ndsu wellness center

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2011

  Group exercise instructor

   Create and execute aerobic routines. Advise student and faculty participants on health and fitness needs.  Train class participants on proper execution and alignment

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  Lady wellness

  Aug 2004 - Sept 2009

  Designed, Created, Executed Group Fitness Instructor Training Program & Manuel* Created, Designed, Organized Lady Wellness Group Fitness Manuel's and Procedure books* Researching and posting of Educational Material for members* Coordinate Trainings, Certifications, and Workshops* Monthly Scheduling Group Fitness Instructors* Create Purchase Orders and Order all Group Fitness Departments Equipment* Design signs, Brochures, and Promotional Material for Ad Boards* Hiring of all Group Fitness Staff* Health Appraisal and Fitness Testing of clients* Execute member Orientations* Exercise Programming for clients and members* Nutrition and Weight Management of clients.* Create and execute Group Fitness Routines.* Train class participants and clients on proper execution and alignment* Design Wellness Programs for Clients* Train new Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers.* Design and hold Group Fitness Workshops for staff Show less

  • Group Fitness Coordinator & Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Wellness Consultant

    Apr 2005 - Sept 2009

  • Group Exercise Instructor

    Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
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  Budokon

  Sept 2005 - now

  Budokon sensei

  They are many certification programs in the martial arts, fitness, and yoga communities. We believe that Budokon offers an extremely unique and valuable dual certification to the teacher as both a Budokon Conditioning Teacher and a Budokon Yoga Teacher.Upon graduation, our teachers are certified to teach Budokon Techniques which are comprised of both mixed martial arts conditioning techniques and yoga postures (classic and contemporary). We believe this gives our teachers an edge in a very competitive market. The Budokon brand name and our certification process is world renowned in the health and wellness community for its commitment to quality and content. We currently have less than 200 certified Budokon teachers worldwide because our standards are uniquely high and our students are actually tested in order to graduate - no exceptions. Graduating our program and bearing the title of Budokon Sensei is only for those individuals committed to mastery in every area of their lives. Show less

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  Wellness solutions

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2011

  Office manager & chiropractic assistant, wellness consultant

  Created Office Procedure Manual* Created Office Procedures, office flow, and finance tracking systems* In charge of training staff and clinic training meetings* Assist in hiring new staff* Editing, organizing, and filing of all dictations* Scheduling patients* Organize and maintain patient charts* Schedule and Organize Doctors educational lectures and events* Verify Patients insurance* Coordinate on patients insurance with billing company* Accounts Receivables* Assist with Marketing* Patient Physical therapies and modalities* Thai Therapy* Nutrition and Weight Management of clients. Show less

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  Prakasha thai bodywork

  Mar 2009 - now

  Reiki master

  Reiki is a spiritual practice developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui. It uses a technique commonly called palm healing as a form of complementary and alternative medicine and is sometimes classified as oriental medicine by some professional bodies. Through the use of this technique, practitioners believe that they are transferring healing energy in the form of ki through the palms.There are two main branches of Reiki, commonly referred to as Traditional Japanese Reiki and Western Reiki. Within both Traditional and Westernised forms of Reiki, there are three forms of degrees, commonly referred to as the First, Second, and Master/Teacher degree. According to Reiki practitioners and Masters, at First Degree, a Reiki practitioner is able to heal himself and others, at Second Degree is able to heal others distantly (commonly called distant healing) with the use of specialised symbols, and at Master level (specifically Master/Teacher level) is able to teach and attune others to Reiki. Show less

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  Prakasha thai bodywork & hridaya akasha yoga

  Apr 2009 - now

  Thai bodyworker & 500 hr yoga instructor

  How Does Thai Yoga Bodywork Work?The theoretical foundation of Thai Yoga Bodywork lies in the concept that all of life at its most basic level is energy. This energy, called Prana in Sanskrit (Chi in Chinese), exists in many forms. W/I the human body these energies flow along a network of channels or lines. Each has a specific function & energy that it deals with.Health is regarded as a state of balance between these energies, where all the systems of the body, including mind & spirit, function in harmony w/each other. Disease is seen as imbalance/ disharmony in this flow of energies. Thai Yoga Bodywork aims at stimulating the flow of healing energies w/i the body, opening the areas which are blocked & bringing the body, mind & spirit back into balance & harmony.What Can Thai Yoga Bodywork Do for Me?This one-on-one treatment intends to help receivers release blocked areas & stimulates the flow of healing energies within the mind, body, and spirit. From chronic pain to emotional stress to bodywork in general, Thai Yoga helps balance & restore a state of harmony that leads to health, happiness, & wellness of being. Whether you have a yoga practice or not, this healing therapy will leave you feeling refreshed, rested, & alive.Benefis for the Receiver• releases stress & tension• increases flexibility, suppleness & vital energy• deeply relaxing• relieves pain & soreness• brings the systems of the body into balance • increases blood & lymph flow• releases emotional blocks• supports one's yoga practice• excellent therapy for common injuries & ailments• deepens the connection between mind, body & spiritWhat is Thai Yoga Bodywork Session Like?A typical Thai Yoga session lasts between one to two full hours. Receivers lay on a large futon designed specifically for Thai massage. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. As you will be receiving bodywork, you may cool off, & layers are recommended. Your feet will be bare. Then just lay back & relax! Show less

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  Pausch chiropractic

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2011

  Office manager
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  Minnesota state university moorhead

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2011

  Group fitness instructor

  • Create and execute aerobic routines.• Advise student and faculty participants on health and fitness needs. • Train class participants on proper execution and alignment.

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  Family wellness

  Aug 2011 - now

  Group fitness manager

  Responsible for the supervision & coordination of all activities and personnel within the land, cycling & aquatics based Group Fitness program.•Interacts with customers in a warm & friendly way. •Takes immediate action to meet customer requests or needs. •Initiates collaboration with others. •Demonstrates personal commitment to the principles, values, & ethics of the organization. •Models accountability for learning by sharing knowledge & learning from others. •Professionalism/Integrity - Models high standards of principles, values & ethics through policy decisions, professional duties, & personal actions in the organization & the community. •Leadership/Visualization - Monitors & anticipates changes with the fitness, wellness & health care industry. Seeks input from others & provides direction to associates; listens & communicates to ensure acceptance & ownership of strategic & operational direction as well as the accomplishment of organizational goals. •Gathers information, selects the best strategy, implements decisions.Promotes high levels of associate engagement, performance, & retention.•Demonstrates skill in accessing, preparing & using info as relevant to position. •Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for maintaining security & confidentiality. •Demonstrates ability to collect, analyze & present data as appropriate to position. •Provides leadership to other group fitness instructors with training, hiring, evaluating & scheduling. •Creates a fun & effective group fitness program. •Partners with other supervisors & managers to establish quality programming for our members. •Prepares & maintains records, writes reports & responds to correspondence. •Maintains effective working relationships with members, staff & the public. •Teaches exercise programs for various ages & fitness levels as needed. •manages & directs the work of individuals &/or team. •Demonstrates knowledge of budgeting allocation & area expenses. Show less

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  Freestyle fitness academy

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

  President

  The FreeStyle Fitness Academy offers programs to train individuals who wish to design, format, and teach freestyle group fitness classes. In the primary Freestyle program you learn to be a group fitness instructor from the ground up. This is mainly a practical program where the instructor learns how to teach Step & Hi/Lo formats along with Core exercises. The skills learned in this program are the fundamental building blocks that every instructor should master before teaching all other formats and even canned programs. Our motto here is "if you can teach step you can teach anything." The FreeStyle Barre program is a fusion workout that uses classical ballet barre, pilates, and yoga exercises to strengthen and develop long lean muscles. It is based on 5 different types of Barre formats that gives the instructor the freedom to put together a safe and fun class using their own creativity.Creativity is considered an important aspect of the FreeStyle Fitness Academy. Instructors will be given the tools and body positions for each exercise to be able to offer a variety of ways to change the workout as well as challenge the participants. Embrace becoming a freestyle instructor now and learn the skills to be able to teach any format or class. We understand that when you embark on the journey toward the best Group Exercise Certification, you aren't simply seeking a career, but are looking forward to doing what you love and doing it well. We're looking forward to helping make that dream a reality! Show less