Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Karri Stearns

Sioux Falls,SD

Summary

Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager,

Avera Mckennan Fitness Center
12.1997 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Planned and developed annual operating budgets
  • Cultivates trusting and productive relationships with team members in efforts to ensure KPI achievement
  • Evaluate instructors to ensure program compliance, service excellence, and provide constructive feedback.

Admission Supervisor

Sanford Health
01.1980 - 06.1989
  • Guides patients, families, and relatives through the hospital admissions process
  • Ensures that the hospital adheres to all relevant policies and procedures, including those from the Joint Commissions on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
  • Manages the admissions department staff, including recruiting, training, and mentoring.
  • Provides patient status and insurance coverage information to other hospital divisions
  • Converts patient information into codes for data processing

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
05-1994

Bachelor of Arts - Wellness Leadership

University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls
05-1994

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Professionalism
  • Customer Relations
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Operations Management
  • Change Management

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • NASM Group Exercise

Timeline

Manager,

Avera Mckennan Fitness Center
12.1997 - Current

Admission Supervisor

Sanford Health
01.1980 - 06.1989

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Sioux Falls

Bachelor of Arts - Wellness Leadership

University of Sioux Falls
Karri Stearns