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