Anita Stephens
Las Vegas, NV,NV
Summary
Upbeat Fitness professional with dedication to providing fun, safe and engaging activities to program participants. Leverages talent in Personal training and Group Fitness to build rapport and lead by example. Excellent time management skills with aptitude for managing complex activity schedules.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
YMCA of Southern Nevada
04.2018 - Current
- Group fitness instructor and personal trainer
- Specializing in Senior and functional fitness.
- PT LEad managing the team of personal trainers, training, education, and employee management
- Provided assistance to YMCA staff with daily tasks and activities.
- Assisted in setting up and cleaning up for special events.
- Supported staff in implementing safety protocols and guidelines for participants.
- Created a welcoming environment by introducing guests to members and staff.
- Ensured all necessary supplies were stocked before each program session began.
- Run and oversee all Evidence based programs such as LIVESTRONG, Blood pressure self monitoring and Enhance
Owner
Fit at Any Age NEvada
Las Vegas, NV
02.2016 - Current
- Became licensed as a personal trainer and work with private clients in their home or mine
- Mostly specializing in women who have children & Seniors who find it hard to get to a gym, giving them workouts they can do at home.
- Provide a safe space to help overcome muscular imbalances, and treat fascial binding and pain
Primo Electric
01.2006 - Current
- Started an electrical contracting company with my husband
- Handling the office side of things such as AP, AR, payroll, etc.
Allied Health care
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Working with Seniors in assisted living facilities
- Coordinating Fitness classes and personal training.
President
Clark County Foster and Adoptive Parent Associatio
Las Vegas, NV
05.2007 - 01.2012
- Started and ran the Clark County Foster and adoptive Parent association
- Providing training, support, and events for local foster and adoptive families.
- Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
- Established fundraising strategies to increase financial support for programs and services.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders such as donors, volunteers, partners, and sponsors.
- Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Monitored legislative changes that could affect the organization's operations or funding sources.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to nonprofit organizations.
- Acted as an ambassador of goodwill for the organization by engaging positively with external parties.
Beetle Barn
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Managed the day to day operations and handled all office responsibilities and employee related tasks.
Major Video / Blockbuster corporation
01.1986 - 01.1996
- Started as a customer service rep and worked my way up to manager, then Area manager over all the stores here in Las Vegas.
01.1985
- Taught Dance and fitness classes at various locations in town
- Local gyms, LDS churches, and local rec centers.
Education
Eldorado High School
Las Vegas, NV06-1986
Skills
- Client Coaching
- Exercise program design
- Member support
- Strength training
- Fitness routines
- Nutrition and weight loss management
- Client Engagement
- Referral management
- Exercise physiology
- Personal training techniques
- Leadership skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivational
- Goal setting and planning
- Current fitness trends knowledge
- Health and wellness
- Strength and conditioning
- Needs Assessment
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Injury Prevention
- Exercise modification
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Individualized Training Programs
- Time management abilities
- Safe and Effective Exercises
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Customer Service
- Equipment Demonstration
- Health and Wellness Education
- Certified Personal Trainer
- One-on-One Coaching
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- First Aid Certified
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional Demeanor
Certification
Association
- Les Mills Body Flow
- Les Mills SPRINT
- Les Mills Core
- STRONG by Zumba
- Silver Sneakers (all formats)
- Silver N Fit
- YOGA 200 hr
- TRX trainer
- SPRINT 8 certified
- AEA Aqua instructor
- Senior Fitness Specialist (ACE)
- Functional Fitness Specialist (ACE)
- Bio Mechanics Method _Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Fitness Nutrition Specialist (ACE)
- Weight Management Specialist (ACE)
- ICG Ride by color instructor
- SEAT instructor
- MELT method level 5 instructor
Community Service
I also am very involved in my community with various Non profit organizations and my church group, doing what I can to make our community better
Timeline
Allied Health care
05.2019 - 06.2020
YMCA of Southern Nevada
04.2018 - Current
Owner
Fit at Any Age NEvada
02.2016 - Current
President
Clark County Foster and Adoptive Parent Associatio
05.2007 - 01.2012
Primo Electric
01.2006 - Current
Beetle Barn
01.1999 - 01.2004
Major Video / Blockbuster corporation
01.1986 - 01.1996
01.1985
Eldorado High School