Donna White
Brighton Place
Kenmore,NY
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Fitness & Mobility Coach designs mobility, balance, and functional movement programs for older adults and clients managing stiffness, pain, and balance limitations. Uses NASM-certified training, assessments, and neuro-focused modifications to improve gait, posture, coordination, and daily movement safety. Teaches lifting mechanics, core stabilization, and fall-prevention habits that support independent living.
Work History
4 Years 9 Months
- Administered specialized kinetic chain, balance, and stability assessments for independent adult clients experiencing chronic body aches, joint stiffness, and age-related balance challenges.
- Designed and guided personalized, low-impact exercise interventions leveraging NASM core, balance, and neuromuscular stretching techniques to safely alleviate physical discomfort.
- Applied specialized training protocols for individuals needing neuro-focused mobility modifications to actively improve gait patterns, posture, and coordination.
- Educated individuals on safe lifting mechanics, core stabilization, and falling prevention strategies to improve spatial awareness and physical autonomy during daily living activities.
Director
12 Years 4 Months- Direct daily operations, resource allocation, and policy implementation for a community-focused nonprofit center, tripling patron engagement and active memberships through innovative programming.
- Championed community wellness by curating inclusive interest-specific clubs and outreach strategies that enhanced social connectedness and mental stimulation for senior residents.
- Established and managed community partnerships, coordinating volunteer teams and facilitating multi-generational activities to enhance engagement and collaboration.
- Designed public programs in collaboration with local organizations, healthcare networks, and academic groups to develop responsive resources for underserved populations.
- Interim Director / Lead Librarian | Sep 2012 – Apr 2014
Education
Master of Library Science (MLS) - Collection Management
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Sculpture & Art History
Skills
Senior mobility & balance training
Functional movement & kinetic chain assessments
Pain-management & corrective exercise design
Group fitness facilitation & programming
Community engagement & member relations
Volunteer coordination
Program scheduling
Partnership management
Budget oversight
Event planning
Community outreach planning
Membership growth strategy
Certification
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) | Active since Nov 2021 (Current Expiration: Nov 2027)
- Group Personal Training Specialist (GPTS) | Awarded Oct 2023
- Specialized NASM Certifications (2025):
- Integrated Balance Training
- Neuromuscular Stretching
- Integrated Resistance Training
- Integrated Core Training
- Integrated Reactive Training
- Advanced Cardio Programming
- American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
- Parkinson's Disease Awareness Training for Fitness Professionals | Awarded Jan 2025
- American Red Cross
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers | Active through Nov 2027
Timeline
Independent Fitness & Mobility Coach
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Director
Brighton Place
04.2014 - CurrentRead More
SUNY Buffalo State College
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Sculpture & Art History
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Master of Library Science (MLS) from Collection Management
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