Chelsey Hopkins

Certified fitness professional and business owner with 15+ years of experience in group fitness instruction, studio operations, team leadership, and sales performance. Proven ability to drive client engagement, grow memberships, and lead high-performing teams. Deep background in both corporate retail and entrepreneurial wellness spaces. Passionate about helping individuals reach their fitness goals through education, motivation, and connection.

• Les Mills Certified Instructor
• BodyPump
• BodyJam
• Grit
• Strength Development
• Functional Strength
• NASM – Certified Personal Trainer (Previously certified, currently in recertification process)
• CPR/AED Certified (if applicable – recommended to include if current)

• Athleta, Gap Inc., [City], [State], General Manager, [Start Date], Present, Lead a top-tier, high-volume store with 60+ employees, consistently surpassing sales and customer engagement goals., Ranked #1 in the company for credit card conversation performance at 182% to goal (YTD 2024)., Serve as District Talent Expert: mentor new general managers, support underperforming stores, and lead hiring strategy., Coach, develop, and retain top talent while maintaining operational excellence and brand standards., Drive performance through data analysis, people development, and community involvement.
• Ulta Beauty, [City], [State], Prestige Sales Manager, [Start Date], [End Date], Managed prestige beauty brands with a focus on driving sales, client experience, and team performance., Implemented marketing and merchandising strategies to elevate brand visibility and increase revenue., Delivered team training and leadership to optimize product knowledge and service delivery.
• Lucy Activewear, [City], [State], Store Manager, [Start Date], [End Date], Led all facets of store operations including sales, staffing, customer service, and local outreach., Built a strong customer base and created a fitness lifestyle brand presence through events and partnerships., Surpassed sales and client experience benchmarks through motivational leadership and product education.

• Tribe Fitness, Olathe, KS, Owner & Operator, [Start Date], [End Date], Founded and operated a successful boutique fitness studio offering group classes and personal training., Managed all operational, marketing, staffing, and financial aspects of the business., Instructed high-energy group fitness classes and provided 1:1 coaching to diverse client populations., Recruited and retained members through referral campaigns, events, and community engagement., Created wellness programs tailored to member goals, increasing retention and satisfaction.
• Jewish Community Center “The J”, [City], [State], Group Fitness Instructor, [Start Date], Present, Lead multiple Les Mills classes weekly, fostering community, consistency, and results., Adapt programming to meet diverse participant needs and experience levels., Collaborate with fitness leadership to improve scheduling, promote wellness events, and increase member engagement.
• Element Fitness, [City], [State], Group Fitness Instructor, 01/01/14, 10/01/24, Delivered Les Mills programs including BodyPump, BodyJam, and Grit for nearly 10 years., Maintained strong member following and consistently high class attendance., Contributed to instructor mentoring and collaborated with leadership on class scheduling and new programming.