Amanda Turnbull

Experience

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  Village Bridal and Boutique

  May 2007 - Aug 2011

  Bridal Consultant

  Develop strong relationships with clients, ensuring a positive experience and increasing referrals. Consult with client throughout purchasing decision. Coordinate relations between client and venders, enhancing collaboration between boutique and other companies. Manage daily operations of the bridal boutique, utilizing my knowledge of administrative tasks.Responsible for all sales activities and transactions.

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  James Madison University Study Abroad Program

  May 2009 - Jun 2009

  Teaching Assistant

  Serve as liaison between the students and professor.Oversee the execution of all activities and programs the students were scheduled to participate. Facilitate and oversee daily discussions and meetings, supporting and guiding students through their experiences while abroad.Responsible for handling important documents including passports and visa.

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  James Madison University Recreation Center

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

  Coordinate events and activities throughout the 140,700 sq/ft facility, developing strong event planning skills.Supervise a 300+ student staff, managing and leading through example.Resolve/mediate conflict, problem solve and critically think to ensure customer satisfaction.Serve as first responder, implementing emergency action plans and working under pressure.Act as liaison between professional staff, student staff and participants, collaborating with several different areas of the facility.Facilitate training and development of the special operations staff, overseeing all aspects of the program.Serve on hiring committee, evaluating prospective candidates throughout the hiring and interview process. Show less Plan and execute effective and safe classes for a variety of fitness levels, improving ability to adapt to changing environments.Organize staff schedule, enhance management skills. Engage with a diverse array of participants from different demographic backgrounds, enhancing public speaking and communication skills. Motivate participants to challenge themselves while feeling confident in their ability to accomplishing the task at hand. Facilitate staff meetings, discussing critical information while enhancing student employee development. Show less

  • Operations Supervisor

    Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Group Fitness and Wellness Instructor

    Sept 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Lifegaurd/Swim Instructor

    Aug 2009 - Jan 2011
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  LA Fitness

  Feb 2012 - Aug 2012

  Group Fitness Instructor/ Activities Director

  Teach a variety of class formats including step, boot camp, cycle, kickboxing, body works, hip hop and core. Prepare activities suitable for a variety of participates. Create a safe environment for participants to achieve their fitness goals.Oversee the group fitness program and equipment.

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  Stony Brook University

  Aug 2012 - now

  Manager of Fitness and Wellness Programming