Deanna Pinkston
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Multi-talented fitness leader seeking Associate Director of Healthy Living position in large, upscale Fitness Facility. Successful history of helping individuals of all backgrounds improve health, fitness and overall well-being. Great team builder, adept at recruiting, mentoring and retaining staff. Skilled in all phases of administration of Wellness Department: budget, scheduling, staffing, reviews, payroll, training, purchasing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Coordinator
Chinatown YMCA
San Francisco, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Managed Group Exercise Department of 40 classes per week: scheduling, staffing
- Supervised approximately 28 instructors including payroll, training, reviews, hiring, terminations
- Managed Group Exercise equipment and studios
- Represented branch at Group Exercise Task Force, Holistic Health & Wellness Committee
Campaigner
Chinatown YMCA
San Francisco, CA
01.2013 - Current
- Campaigned for Chinatown Annual Giving Campaign
- Coordinator for Zumbathon 2016, 2017, 2018
- Increased annual Zumbathon revenue by 300% from 2017- 2018
Personal Trainer
Chinatown YMCA
San Francisco, CA
02.2012 - Current
- Designed specific workout systems for clients based on individual fitness level, performance ability, and goals
- Specialized in training people with injuries and/or health conditions
- Provided clients with safe and reasonable exercises to perform at home, while traveling or at gym
Group Exercise Instructor
YMCA Of SF
San Francisco, CA
10.2011 - Current
- Taught weekly group classes, including Pilates, Yoga, Cycling, Body Sculpt, Core, Bootcamp and Zumba
- Provided exercise modifications to address individual needs and abilities
- Recruited club members for group classes and campaign events including Zumbathon, Annual Chinese New Year Run, Biking for Bucks
- Interacted with individual participants in group fitness settings to cultivate and maintain positive relationships
Fitness Specialist
Chinatown YMCA Of SF
San Francisco, CA
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Served as point of reference for fitness expertise within club
- Designed customized client programs to meet individual fitness needs.
- Provided exceptional customer service to increase customer loyalty
- Conducted fitness orientation programs for new members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
Mills College
Oakland, CA05.1991
Skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- Staff training/development
- Budget Administration
- Program Management
- Relationship and team building
- Deadline-oriented
- Member relations
- Customer service-oriented
Certification
- YMCA of USA Team Leader
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- 500 Hour Certified Yoga Instructor
- Certified Spinning Instructor
- Certified Les Mills Body Pump Instructor
- Certified Zumba Instructor
Additional Information
Employee of the Year, Chinatown YMCA of SF, 2018
5 Time Inspiration Medal recipient at IDEA World Fitness Convention: 2015, 2016
Timeline
Wellness Coordinator
Chinatown YMCA
08.2017 - Current
Fitness Specialist
Chinatown YMCA Of SF
08.2015 - 07.2017
Campaigner
Chinatown YMCA
01.2013 - Current
Personal Trainer
Chinatown YMCA
02.2012 - Current
Group Exercise Instructor
YMCA Of SF
10.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition
Mills College