INGRID SAENGER

Experience

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  Westin Hotels & Resort - Johannesburg, South Africa

  Mar 1982 - Apr 1984

  Management Apprentice

  Management Trainee / trained for several positions in 200 bungalow facilityFRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR: Supervised staff of 18 in billing, cashiering, reception and mailroom; monitored productivity.Held positions as Billing Clerk, then Cashier, and later Cash Desk Trainer prior to supervisory position.Feb-1981 – April -1984 ASSISTANT CREDIT MANAGER – The Carlton Hotel (Westin) Johannesburg, South AfricaAdministered all Travel and Tour accounts, including processing invoices and tracking payment of statements. Reduced total receivables by 76%ACCOMPLISHMENTSReduced total receivables in my area of responsibility by approximately 76% Show less

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  Alley Theater

  Oct 1986 - Jul 1990

  House Manager, Operations Director

  HOUSE MANAGER (April 1986-April 1989)Supervised department of 12 house ushers/security guards. Developed and implemented volunteer usher program of 800 volunteers. Assisted marketing in streamlining operations of Theatre Store, resulting in 30% increase in sales and 95% decrease in merchandise loss.OPERATIONS MANAGER (April 1989-April 1990)Directed operation of 1MM sf entertainment facilities, including responsibility of staff management of 30 employees in 3 departments, reconciliation of financial budgets, and monitoring maintenance contracts. Assumed General Manager’s duties in his absence.SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER (June 1990- March 1991)Assisted in budget management and operational logistics for Theatre’s annual fund-raiser,including supervising and delegating assignments for guild of 1000 volunteers, organizing food and beverage service, and coordinating traffic control procedures. Show less

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  Successful Events

  Nov 1990 - Nov 1991

  Production Manager.

  Coordinated events with company operations/financial personnel, supervised on –site operations, and resolved problems.Researched specification of sold contracts with sales people and developed entertainment bookings, food and beverage services, crew scheduling and logistics for social functions accommodating 80-1700 guests, including good fairs, business promotions, and seasonal parties, for event organizer.

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  People with AIDS Coalition

  Dec 1991 - Apr 1995

  Executive Director

  Developed state-funded psychosocial programs to secure household furnishings, medical equipments and other necessities for clients.Counseled indigent HIV clients on eligibility requirements and scope of services available including medical/therapy/day care facilities, food pantries, resources’ libraries for medical trials and low impact exercise program. Responded to telephone calls for numerous emergencies including directing clients to shelter accommodations.Developed yearly fiscal budget with Board and ensure compliance to state/federal regulations.Interfaced with treasurer in monitoring and tracing payroll, accounts payable and incoming capital on computerized accounting system.Assisted Board of Directors in development of grants/proposals for funding requests from public agencies/private foundations and formulation of Coalition policies and procedures.Managed all operations including supervision of 4 personnel in public service agency receiving principal funding through federal CARE Act and Texas Department of Health; generated monthly support documentation to summarize financial activity.ACCOMPLISHMENTSRecruited and trained HIV-infected volunteers, taking number from zero to 350 within 6 month, with each averaging 150 hours of service.Developed program with county-operated AIDS Outpatient Clinic to accelerate initial medical/psychological screening and eligibility determination of new clients; succeeded in reducing processing time from 5 to 2 days.Planned and coordinated 5-fund –raisers, soliciting community sponsorship for client special events.Conceived and launched first HIV Women/Children Coalition program in Houston.Broadened base of Coalition clients from 200 to 900 within two years. Show less

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  Ingrid Unlimited Personal Training

  Apr 1994 - Aug 2018

  Personal Trainer

  GOLD GYM, HOUSTON, TEXAS, April 1995 – Feb 1997CASE CLUB GYM, HOUSTON, TEXAS March 1997- September 1997ONE TO ONE TRAINING CENTER, HOUSTON TEXAS October 1997-October 1998JAY ROBB GYM, ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA January 1999 –November 2001..TOOK A HIATUS AND RE CERTIFIED IN APRIL 2013 AND AM TRAINING PEOPLE IN THEIR HOMES , PARKS CLOSE BY, CARDIFFIT GYM, ENCINITAS BOXING & FITNESS CLUB AND THE SAN MARCOS LAKE CLUB HOUSE GYM.RESPONSIBILITIESDetermine the fitness level of clients on an individual basis, evaluate appropriate strategies for achieving their goals, helping them to set realistic goals, and communicating the importance of combining perseverance and diet with exercise in working towards their goals.Management and scheduling of over 40 clients for training sessions in accordance with their particular goals, work schedules and personal preferences.Training clients on a regular basis, including, but not limited to encouragements, and motivation with each exercise, but also evaluating their habits and progress on a bi-monthly basis. Show less

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  Wholesale Lighting & Design

  Apr 2004 - Oct 2011

  CEO, Lighting Designer, Lighting Specialist, Lighting Consultant, Lighting Expert

  AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY include both the financial organization and marketing efforts for the firm. Managing all customers and all vendors. “Hands on” with business trade organizations, networking, marketing and company operations.

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  My Wellness 4 All

  Jun 2011 - Mar 2012

  Owner

  Offering Green Non-Toxic products to people who use them every day. The largest on-line catalog retailer offering premiere exclusive wellness products and a guaranteed way of earning substantial income

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  Energy Choice

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

  Principal / CEO

  At Energy Choice we find our customers low-cost to no-cost utility solutions for their homes but especially their businesses.

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  Ingrid Unlimited

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2021

  a) To provide excellent nutrition, personal training and health education services to my clients.b) to promote health & fitness as a lifestyle, not a quick fix!c) to continue to offer top quality supplement & weight loss support.Specialties: I have been a personal trainer for 20 years. My area of expertise is changing the body with strength training & nutrition (lose fat & increase muscle tone). A big part of this transition is the accountability I offer which enables my clients reach their desired goals... Show less

  • Health & Wellness Coach and Fitness Trainer

    Jul 2012 - Dec 2021

  • Owner

    Nov 2013 - Aug 2018
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  Choose Well Coaching

  Dec 2017 - now

  Owner

  Life in these unsettled and hectic times can seem overwhelming. We can be wearing so many hats, trying to be everything to everyone, that we lose sight of our own goals and how to achieve them. We can get so mired down that we don’t even know how to define 'health' anymore and have no idea how to find satisfaction with our path.You may be recognizing patterns of behavior in yourself that keep you from experiencing your full potential.If this sounds like you and it fits your life and you are ready to make a change, INGRID’S COACHING is your answer and here is why:• Ingrid is an experienced master coach and can help you recognize the obstacles and behaviors holding you back from your potential. Ingrid assists in formulating a plan and holds you accountable to make your health the best it can be, so you are able to wake up each morning and embrace every day with joy, optimism and determination.• Ingrid acknowledges and appreciates the bravery it takes to seek out a health coach. She is aware that there are certain fears and emotions that come up when we realize there are areas of our lives that just aren’t looking how we want.• Ingrid believes that coaching is a partnership. Allow her to meet you where you are and help you obtain the health you want. She truly believes that you do deserve to have everything that your heart desires and that you can have it all.Take that first step, contact Ingrid and let her help you get your life to the next level. Then when somebody casually asks how you are doing, you can honestly answer, I’m living the dream. Show less

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  CHOOSE WELL COACHING & CONSULTING

  Aug 2019 - now

  OWNER & FOUNDER OF CHOOSE WELL COACHING & CONSULTING

  Health Coaching & Consulting is about making the right choices for your body, mind and spirit. Choosing the right balance of foods, nutrients, liquids, lifestyle and mindset that work for you and your unique body and its needs.As a Health Coach & Consultant, Ingrid works with you to determine how to bridge the gap between where you are currently, to where you want to be with your health and body. She empowers you as well as holds you accountable, so you learn to choose and make the correct choices that will allow you and your body to operate at an optimal level. In today’s world so much of what we put into our bodies has additives we sometimes don’t even know we are ingesting. Health Coaching is all about conscious living. About knowing what we are doing with and to our bodies and making informed, educated and conscious decisions around what we eat and how we live. All with an end goal in site. When you understand the consequences of what we do with and to our bodies and how that affects our minds and our health, both short and long term and even to the people around us, implementing new habits becomes easy to do. You learn to be different without remembering to be different. Another big factor of our health that needs attention are the hormonal imbalances that happen to many men and women as a result of natural bodily changes that come with age, such as menopause in women or andropause in men.Unfortunately, these changes in our ability to produce and adequately maintain healthy hormone levels can lead to symptoms such as weight gain, hair loss, low sex drive, depression, mood swings and many more. For many of us, these changes are often just accepted and left untreated, but living with a diminished quality of life doesn’t have to be your new normal.Ingrid will guide you to achieve balance and the best version of yourself and ensure that you are accountable and supported every step of the way.Get started today and say hello to your new solution. Show less

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  The Ingrid Way

  Jun 2024 - now

  Certified Health and Wellness Coach