Deborah Bredeweg
Duvall,WA
Summary
Dynamic and driven professional with over 30 years of valuable experience in business, nutrition, fitness, and wellness coaching. Diverse track record in running daily operations, strategic planning and budgeting, vendor relations, managing a team of coaches and support staff, and creating and executing marketing strategies. Effective and compassionate Wellness Coach with expertise in integrative health, individual and group coaching, facilitating workshops, and wellness program development. Strong communicator and collaborator, skilled in building relationships and empowering individuals and teams to achieve personal and professional goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Director of Operations/Wellness Coach
Harmony Wellness + Weight Loss
06.2016 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Led a team of 10 wellness coaches and administrative staff, providing one-on-one guidance and facilitating collaborative, team-focused training
- Set financial and client outcome-based goals and incentives for the team and metrics to track progress
- Worked closely with vendor-partners to ensure the highest level of client care
- Managed facilities and negotiated leases for five clinic offices
- Managed all IT, marketing, and website design and maintenance
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Provided the highest quality, compassionate, and personalized weekly wellness and nutrition-based weight loss coaching to hundreds of clients
Fitness Director
Columbia Athletic Club
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Oversaw successful personal training program, leading to increased participation and member satisfaction.
- Led team meetings focused on professional development, sharing best practices, and discussing strategies for overcoming challenges faced in the fitness industry.
- Mentored new trainers, fostering a team-oriented culture that prioritized ongoing professional development.
- Managed annual budget planning process for the department, ensuring responsible financial management while meeting organizational goals.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback to support growth and development.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from members and staff, implementing necessary changes to better serve their needs.
- Evaluated equipment needs and made strategic purchasing recommendations to optimize facility usage and minimize costs.
Weight Loss Coach
Banic Chiropractic Clinic
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine each client's unique needs and develop tailored coaching strategies accordingly.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance for clients through regular check-ins, adjustments to their plans as needed, and celebrating milestones achieved together.
- Managed administrative tasks associated client records scheduling billing maintaining accurate up-to-date documentation.
- Nurtured positive mindset change among participants leading healthier lifestyles incorporating mindful eating habits physical activity routines.
- Established strong rapport with clientele fostering trust mutual respect essential coach-client relationship.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge on current trends, research findings, and best practices in the field of weight loss coaching.
Head Personal Trainer
Redmond Athletic Club
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Developed a successful team of personal trainers by providing ongoing mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
- Evaluated trainer performance regularly through observation sessions and client feedback surveys to ensure continuous improvement in service quality.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments for new clients to determine baseline measurements and establish appropriate exercise programs based on individual needs.
- Established strong relationships with clients by fostering a supportive and motivational environment conducive to achieving their fitness goals.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
CPA/Owner
Bredeweg Accounting Services
01.2003 - 12.2012
Brand Analyst
Nordstrom
08.2001 - 01.2002
Director of Finance and Operations
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
07.1997 - 12.2000
Accounting/Auditor
Chicago Title Insurance Company
03.1995 - 07.1997
Auditor
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
06.1993 - 04.1995
Education
Master of Science - Integrative Nutrition
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA12.2025
Wellness Coaching Intensive Training
Wellcoaches Center of Coaching Excellence
10.2015
MBA - Operations Management
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL06.1993
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Business Management
- Business Development
- Excellent Communication
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Nutrition and Health Living, Cornell University
- Weight Management Specialist, American Council on Exercise
Additional Information
Treasurer/Board of Directors, Duvall Chamber of Commerce, Duvall, WA
Past Board Member/Finance Committee, Washington Cathedral, Redmond, WA
Past Board Member, Margaret Mead Elementary PTSA, Sammamish, WA
Past Board Member, Sammamish Lutheran Preschool, Sammamish, WA
Timeline
Owner/Director of Operations/Wellness Coach
Harmony Wellness + Weight Loss
06.2016 - Current
Fitness Director
Columbia Athletic Club
01.2016 - 05.2017
Weight Loss Coach
Banic Chiropractic Clinic
07.2014 - 12.2015
Head Personal Trainer
Redmond Athletic Club
10.2013 - 12.2015
CPA/Owner
Bredeweg Accounting Services
01.2003 - 12.2012
Brand Analyst
Nordstrom
08.2001 - 01.2002
Director of Finance and Operations
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
07.1997 - 12.2000
Accounting/Auditor
Chicago Title Insurance Company
03.1995 - 07.1997
Auditor
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
06.1993 - 04.1995
- Nutrition and Health Living, Cornell University
- Weight Management Specialist, American Council on Exercise
Master of Science - Integrative Nutrition
Bastyr University
Wellness Coaching Intensive Training
Wellcoaches Center of Coaching Excellence
MBA - Operations Management
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Eastern Illinois University
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