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Carolyn Cook

Carolyn Cook

Shrewsbury,PA

Summary

I am an energetic professional in the health and wellness sector known for high productivity and efficient task completion. I possess skills in program development and staff education and development. I excel in communication, leadership, and motivational strategies to inspire clients and staff towards achieving goals. I bring a passion for fostering wellness communities and empowering individuals in their health journeys.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Wellness Specialist

Baltimore County Department of Aging
Towson, MD
08.2022 - Current
  • Manage 14 BCDA fitness centers in Baltimore County and supervise a team of 7 personal trainers, as well as over 100 volunteer fitness center monitors.
  • Schedule and conduct fitness center orientations biweekly at the 14 centers
  • Schedule and conduct fitness center monitor trainings at all centers twice a year
  • Develop and present wellness/fitness based workshops in 20 senior centers
  • Schedule and oversee Evidence Based Group Exercise programs in 21 Senior Centers. These include Enhance Fitness, Fit & Strong, On the Move and Arthritis Foundation classes. I supervise approximately 15 certified staff members for these classes.
  • Responsible for calculating and reporting completer rates for the EB classes to the state of Maryland
  • Program/Event Coordinator for the Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5k Run/Walk
  • Program/Event Coordinator for the BCDA Pickleball Palooza
  • Personal training
  • Teach EB group exercise classes

Wellness Director

YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis
Shrewsbury, PA
12.2002 - 09.2024
  • Worked in various capacities at the YMCA
  • Wellness Director responsible for overseeing fitness and youth sports programs, as well as implementing evidence-based programming including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Enhance Fitness, Diabetes Prevention, Rock Steady Boxing, Smoking Cessation, and HIP Kids.
  • National trainer for the YMCA of the USA for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Foundations of Strength and Conditioning, Foundations of Group Exercise
  • Personal Trainer
  • Group Exercise Instructor

Skills

  • Villanova School of Nursing, Center for Diabetes Education and Prevention
  • Certified Health Coach
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • Multiple Certifications through the YMCA of the USA: Transcript Attached

Timeline

Wellness Specialist

Baltimore County Department of Aging
08.2022 - Current

Wellness Director

YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis
12.2002 - 09.2024
Carolyn Cook