ALLISSA RAWAY
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Passionate, results-driven, and detail oriented Fitness Instructor, Medical Exercise Specialist, Yoga Teacher, and Health and Wellness Coach with over 10 years of experience. Proven expertise in tailoring fitness and wellness needs to diverse clientele, specifically for those living with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Adept at fostering positive rapport with clients and fellow team members. Committed to ongoing professional development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fitness Lead (Currently Fitness Instructor)
Friendship Village of Bloomington
Bloomington, MN
05.2014 - Current
- Managed and led fitness and health & wellness programming for residents in independent living, assisted living, health care, and memory care
- Designed fitness spaces, managed budgeting and purchasing, and wrote policies and procedures
- Managed wellness programming when the community was awarded Masterpiece Living's "Center for Successful Aging" certification, and ICAA's Beacon and Pinnacle Awards for being one of the best senior wellness programs in North America
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga & Studio 925
Minneapolis, MN
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Taught Vinyasa, Hatha, and Restorative Yoga
- Assisted with online and in-person campaigns and grand openings of studios
Health and Fitness Coordinator
Casa Dorinda Primer Life Care Community
Montecito, CA
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Taught group fitness classes and provided personal training
- Coordinated events regarding the health and fitness of residents and team members
Yoga Instructor and Student Trainer
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Designed and taught the first course-credit Yoga class at Westmont College
- Worked with athletes and coached them through physical therapy and yoga exercises and assisted with injury prevention and recovery techniques
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Westmont College
05.2013
Skills
- Personalized program design and coaching
- Group exercise and personal training
- Leadership and management
- Public speaking and health education
- Event planning
- Active listening, emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills
- Time management and attention to detail
- Proficient with Windows, MacOS, Microsoft Office Suite, and Photoshop
- Familiar with Slack, Asana, Trello, Google Workspace, and Zoom
Certification
- Certified Health and Wellness Coach, 02/2022
- Medical Exercise Specialist, 01/2016
- Certified Yoga Instructor, 08/2012
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga & Studio 925
06.2014 - 07.2016
Fitness Lead (Currently Fitness Instructor)
Friendship Village of Bloomington
05.2014 - Current
Health and Fitness Coordinator
Casa Dorinda Primer Life Care Community
05.2013 - 04.2014
Yoga Instructor and Student Trainer
Westmont College
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Westmont College