Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Jennifer Perkovich

Joppa,MD

Summary

Experienced and Energized Exercise Specialist serving in many roles such as excellent patient care, custom exercise consulting, planning, and physical assessments. Previously a fitness director serving many aspects of resident life focusing on the whole well-being of a person and community.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Orthotic Fitter Clinical Care Specialist

Synergy Ortho
10.2022 - Current
  • Monitored customer care goals and developed improvements.
  • Managed customer inquiries for all products and services for an entire hospital system
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Prepared reports for workload and performed quality assurance including cleaning up billing issues, submitting requests to insurance and contracts
  • Coordinated with various departments to resolve technical and operational issues.

Event Coordinator

Charm City Run
02.2012 - Current
  • Served as point of contact for volunteers, registered participants and other co-workers with up to 5000 participants. Prior to merging with Charm City Run, this company was known as Elite Race Management. Communicated with participants to troubleshoot issues quickly and to their satisfaction. Established relationships with repeat race participants, and longevity.

Exercise Specialist

University of Maryland, Harford Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2022

Tracking hundreds of bariatric patients from the beginning of their program to stay on track with paper work, consults, weight management and post-op.

  • Formulated exercise programming for bariatric patients focused on lifestyle changes.
  • Coached and demonstrated proper exercise techniques, achieving commendations for motivational approach to fitness.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group web ex fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.

Total Pilates Instructor

Bel Air Athletic Club
02.2012 - 03.2022
  • Teaches many levels of Pilates classes and personal Personal Pilates and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction. Creating programs for consistent clients for over 20 years.
  • Worked in team-based environment to provide clients with optimal fitness services.
  • Kept facilities and equipment clean and organized.
  • Attended continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge.

Fitness Director

Glen Meadows Retirement Community
09.2014 - 08.2019
  • Oversees and teaches various classes to include well-rounded programs to over 200 residents. Successfully led key projects which resulted in higher attendance and participation in programs. Incorporated monthly park program learning through nature centers, trails, historic sites, and museums. Director of Outreach, Masterpiece Living program and ACHIEVE personal training
  • Conducted on-site seminars and workshops to generate interest in new club activities.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
  • Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes

Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor

Bally Total Fitness
03.2001 - 06.2012
  • Participated in club promotions to recruit new members, Increased club sales. Top 5% for sales in personal training. Encouraged clients to engage in group fitness classes, other activities to meet fitness goals.
  • Established weekly meetings to review performance, offer direction, motivation, guidance toward achieving individual and facility goals.

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Science and Physical Education

McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
2002

Bachelor of Science - Earth Science Teacher Education

Shippensburg University of PA
Shippensburg, PA
1994

Skills

  • First Aid certification
  • Certified personal trainer National Council of Strength and Fitness
  • CPR Lifesaving Certification
  • TRX Training/Chair One Fitness
  • Master Pilates Trainer certified Balance Body Mat, Reformer I and II, Exo-chair, and Pilates Arc, Tower trained, and Yoga wall
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Effective policy and program development
  • Relationship and team building
  • Computer proficiency
  • Ability To Work Independently
  • Assisting Patients and coordinating direct care
  • Familiar with most insurance plans, coverage, diagnosis codes, billing

Accomplishments

Business Development

  • Implementation
  • Assisted in implementation of new, well-rounded fitness and wellness options for a diverse population, including pool therapy. Most recently Elected Member At Large 2024 Harford County Running Club. Nominated and awarded the Jean Connelly Award January, 2022, in Harford County for contributions to the running community. Awarded Employee of the month, August, 2016, and March, 2019. Awarded 2017,2018, and most recently in June, 2019, Masterpiece Living Movement with Purpose award nationally recognized. WJZ-TV segment - April 2, 2019, The Baltimore Sun, Health and Style segment - April 25, 2019, The Washington Post, May 21, 2019, "Retired Horses and Seniors." Promoted health and wellness in the community through outreach events like "Movement Matters", and Mobility Reviews, along with Outreach to many non-profits and hospitals.

Affiliations

National Council of Strength and Fitness, Balanced Body Pilates, WaterArts, Masterpiece Living, International Council Active Aging

Timeline

Certified Orthotic Fitter Clinical Care Specialist

Synergy Ortho
10.2022 - Current

Exercise Specialist

University of Maryland, Harford Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2022

Fitness Director

Glen Meadows Retirement Community
09.2014 - 08.2019

Event Coordinator

Charm City Run
02.2012 - Current

Total Pilates Instructor

Bel Air Athletic Club
02.2012 - 03.2022

Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor

Bally Total Fitness
03.2001 - 06.2012

Master of Science - Exercise Science and Physical Education

McDaniel College

Bachelor of Science - Earth Science Teacher Education

Shippensburg University of PA
Jennifer Perkovich