Danielle Mounts
Fountain,CO
Summary
Results driven fitness leader with successful history helping individuals of all backgrounds improve on health, fitness, and overall well-being. Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and enhancing gym member satisfaction through strategic thinking and current knowledge about nutrition, exercise, and small group training.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Healthy Living
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Lead 26 Healthy Living Employees across 7 program formats including Personal Training, Small Group Training, Wellness, Water Exercise, Group Exercise, NinjaZone, Rockwall while actively performing personal training, establishing robust community health offerings tailored toward an extensive clientele list.
- Oversaw budget allocation for healthy living initiatives, optimizing resource utilization for maximum impact garnering over $75,000 in revenue, exceeding partner branches year-end-revenue; Met or exceeded monthly training revenue goals including over $20,000 in sales for Small Group Training classes.
- Mediated external deals across NinjaZone kids fitness program generating $10,000 in the first 6 months, and brought Mossa group exercise system, establishing novel health promotion programs across 7 YMCA locations.
- Raised $3,000 in donations in a month for the year of 2024 and raised $5,200 in the year of 2025 going towards our Annual Support Campaign scholarship program.
- Developed and implemented community health programs to promote wellness and active living while collaborating with local organizations to enhance partnerships and community health initiatives; Cultivated strong relationships with key employees, business leaders, & community members contributing to the successful implementation of association strategies.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback and program analysis, ensuring adherence to best practice while balancing member requests for program offerings.
- Established goals and metrics for a successful Healthy Living program, lead team meetings to align with association goals, shared updates, and fostered collaboration, progressing towards strategic objectives. Provided ongoing training to team members, enhancing their skills in delivering high-quality healthy living services.
- Enforced and developed policy changes supporting strategic goals and health initiatives across the regional association of 7 branches.
- Organized and marketed successful health promotion events, increasing awareness of available resources and support services among staff members; Enhanced workplace culture by fostering a supportive environment focused on health and wellness.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration for streamlined execution of cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing employee wellness.
- Created marketing media to increase member participation in group fitness activities that promoted overall wellbeing.
- Conducted research on best practices in workplace wellness, incorporating relevant findings into program development strategies.
- Proficient in operation platforms including Daxko Operations, Daxko Accounting, Daxko Engaged, Canva, PayCom, Y360, Microsoft Suite.
Head Personal Trainer
Southeast Armed Services YMCA
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Lead in personal training sales for a combined total of more than $58,000 since my hire date.
- Successfully created a small group training program, bringing in a revenue of $10,000 for the year of 2024.
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Trained and motivated clients during exercise to promote consistency.
- Mentored 6 trainers on best practices for building a successful career in the fitness industry.
- Developed and fostered SMART goals with clients.
- Continued education credits to maintain up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods.
- Adapted workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries ensuring safety while still challenging their abilities.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Enhanced gym member satisfaction by providing one-on-one consultations and group training sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of Great Falls
Great Falls, MT12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Great Falls
Great Falls, MT12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology
Great Falls, MT05.2010
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Budget Administration
- Wellness-promotion
- Program development and marketing
- Health Education
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Multi-faceted exercise program design
- Corrective Exercise Techniques
- Client Engagement
- Body composition evaluations
- High-Intensity Interval Training
Certification
- NASM CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM CNC - Certified Nutrition Coach
- NASM CES - Corrective Exercise Specialist
- NASM WFS - Women's Fitness Specialist
- BRM - Barbell Rehab Method Certified Professional
- BRW - Barbell Rehab Weightlifting Professional
- LIVESTRONG - A Cancer Survivor Exercise Program Instructor
- CPR and AED Certified
Timeline
Director of Healthy Living
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region
08.2024 - 12.2025
Head Personal Trainer
Southeast Armed Services YMCA
03.2023 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
University of Great Falls
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Great Falls
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology