Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Emelie Battaglia

Ballwin,MO

Summary

Dynamic and empathetic professional with extensive experience at Hi-NRG Gymnastix, excelling in building relationships and fostering a motivational environment. Demonstrated success in enhancing student performance through innovative coaching and organizational skills. Achieved notable improvements in athlete confidence and team cohesion, leveraging strong work ethic and an optimistic mindset to inspire others towards their full potential.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Competitive Gymnastics Team Lead Instructor

Hi-NRG Gymnastix
09.2023 - Current
  • Serving as role model for hundreds of team students, families and coaching staff by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values and mission statement.
  • Enhancing students' performance by implementing innovative training strategies and techniques.
  • Created and taught competitive routines for students to showcase at competitions.
  • Collaborate with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Mentor junior instructors, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting their professional growth.
  • Teach new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
  • Host team meetings and parent conferences to ensure effective communication regarding progress updates and attention to concerns.
  • Attend all competitions and serve as a positive influence in shaping confident, accomplished athletes.
  • Develop recruitment process for adding new competitive team members to the program.

General Manager

Hi-NRG Gymnastix
09.2008 - 05.2024
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Hosted department team meetings to strengthen company morale and team cohesiveness.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Provided exceptional customer service for company's broad clientele totaling over 2000 students when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness by diligently cleaning and sanitizing gym equipment, restrooms, and customer common areas.
  • Planned and hosted elaborate company Holiday parties.
  • Organized and hosted year-end banquets.

Progressive Gymnastics Lead Instructor

Hi-NRG Gymnastix
09.2005 - 05.2024
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere for hundreds of class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
  • Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
  • Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding athlete progress and program updates.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in gymnastics coaching, enhancing the overall quality of instruction.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting teaching methods as needed for optimal results.
  • Mentored new gymnastics instructors, ensuring consistent quality of instruction across all classes.
  • Increased athlete confidence levels through consistent reinforcement of accomplishments and areas of improvement during structured feedback sessions.
  • Organized annual performances and showcase opportunities for all students.

Birthday Party Coordinator

HI-NRG Gymnastix
09.2012 - 04.2024
  • Manged diverse staffing for all events.
  • Organized in-person staff training to discuss and review safety procedures, party protocols, curriculum development, and impeccable customer service.
  • Created handbook for staff training, safety procedures and party protocols.
  • Developed birthday party curriculum and activities for guests.
  • Cleaning before and after events, as well as train employees to maintain a clean work environment.
  • Direct client communication for hundreds of families to discuss event booking details, concerns, and follow up calls after the events.
  • Handled supply orders and management, budgeting orders carefully and maintaining stocked supplies in all locations.
  • Collecting payments.
  • Developed promotional flyers
  • Trained new employees to serve as party hosts and coaches.

Childcare Provider

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
04.2010 - 06.2010
  • Developed strong relationships with diverse families of varying ethnicity, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.

Education

University of Missouri St Louis
St Louis, MO

General Studies

Saint Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO

Skills

  • Building Relationships
  • Connecting with people
  • Personable and friendly
  • Motivational Skills - help others live to their full potential
  • Fitness and Health coaching
  • Goal oriented
  • Empathetic and open minded
  • Strong work ethic
  • Organized
  • Optimistic mindset

Accomplishments

    Fitness Accomplishments:

  • Competitive gymnast for 8 years and won several State titles.
  • Half marathon completer and ranked in top 10%.
  • Top finisher in multiple toughmudders, 10K's, and sprint triathlons.
  • Latin Dancer and placed 2nd in the Bachata National championships with partner.
  • Professional Accomplishments:

  • Coached multiple athletes to acquire gymnastics State and Regional titles.
  • Successfully grew the girls gymnastics program to record enrollments and strong retention of students.
  • Trained and developed high performances coaches that are now working with Hi-NRG Gymnastix's premier programs.

Certification

Safety & Risk Management Certification through USA Gymnastics.


Tough Coaching or Emotional Abuse Course through USA Gymnastics.

Languages

Swedish
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Competitive Gymnastics Team Lead Instructor

Hi-NRG Gymnastix
09.2023 - Current

Birthday Party Coordinator

HI-NRG Gymnastix
09.2012 - 04.2024

Childcare Provider

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
04.2010 - 06.2010

General Manager

Hi-NRG Gymnastix
09.2008 - 05.2024

Progressive Gymnastics Lead Instructor

Hi-NRG Gymnastix
09.2005 - 05.2024

University of Missouri St Louis

General Studies

Saint Louis Community College
Emelie Battaglia