KATHLEEN LEONARD
ABQ,NM
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Specialist
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority
04.2017 - Current
- Coordinate annual Safety and Wellness picnic for 700 employees
- Consult individually with employees and their families to help them achieve wellness goals
- Design nutrition plans and workout routines for employees
- Develop and distribute weekly educational materials targeted to improve overall health
- Create and implement wellness initiatives focused on improving nutrition and physical activity
- Organize and lead daily pre-shift warmup and stretching routine for employees to reduce injuries
- Research current trends in corporate wellness
- Support Human Resources daily functions
Elite Personal Trainer
New Mexico Sports and Wellness
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Create and implement exercise prescription for clinical, special needs, post rehab, senior and healthy populations
- Develop and monitor exercise programming to ensure safe progression toward client goals
- Conduct Personal Coaching Sessions to new and current members
- Build positive and meaningful relationships with members
- Exceed monthly sales and redemption goals
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Maintain and clean equipment to provide a safe and healthy environment for members
Health and Wellness Director
Oshkosh Community YMCA
10.2001 - 08.2016
- Manage successful creation and administration of departmental budget.
- Remained within budget constrictions while increasing member and community opportunities
- Human Resources Experience by recruiting, hiring and training fitness professionals
- Ensure proper maintenance, cutting edge upgrades and management of fitness center and staff
- Supervise and support growth of over 80 fitness staff
- Maintain and organize program and employee schedules
- Manage, develop and implement wellness programs including: Fitness classes, Strong Moms, Livestrong at the Y, Silver Sneakers, Home School Gym class, Teambuilding events, incentive participation programs, lunch and learn seminars
- Race director for annual EAA 5K
- Build positive relationships with members and community through daily contact, health fairs and interest groups
- Clinical personal training specializing in senior, special needs and post rehab
- Design Implement and teach adult and senior fitness classes
- Support growth of departmental and facility wide programming
- Ensure YMCA Mission is upheld in all programs
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Oshkosh Community YMCA
02.1999 - 10.2001
- Personal training and exercise prescription for weight loss and healthy individuals
- Lead adult and senior fitness classes
- Recruit and train volunteer group fitness instructors
- Design and implement fitness programs for members ensuring their safe progression toward goals
- Build positive relationships with members
- Support growth of departmental programs
- Coordinate and manage yearly community healthy kid's day
- Create and develop senior wellness awareness days
- Race director and manager for Oshkosh YMCA participation in World's Largest Run
- Research new and upcoming wellness trends.
Education
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - EXERCISE SCIENCE, FITNESS MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - OSHKOSH
OSHKOSH, WIEXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST - CERTIFIED (EP - C) - undefined
American College of Sports Medicine
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - undefined
American College of Sports Medicine
TRX Training Course - undefined
CPR/AED and First Aid certified - undefined
American Red Cross
Skills
- Team leadership
- Effective written communication
- Strong presentation skills
- Injury risk management
- Nutritional counseling
- Health and wellness coaching
- Mental health support
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of over 80 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Livestrong at the Y.
- Exceeded member expectations through regular interaction, feedback and surveys.
Certification
- EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST - CERTIFIED (EP - C), American College of Sports Medicine
- GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, American College of Sports Medicine
- TRX Training Course
- CPR/AED and First Aid certified, American Red Cross
Languages
English
Timeline
Health and Wellness Specialist
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority
04.2017 - Current
Elite Personal Trainer
New Mexico Sports and Wellness
09.2016 - 04.2017
Health and Wellness Director
Oshkosh Community YMCA
10.2001 - 08.2016
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Oshkosh Community YMCA
02.1999 - 10.2001
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST - CERTIFIED (EP - C) - undefined
American College of Sports Medicine
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR - undefined
American College of Sports Medicine
TRX Training Course - undefined
CPR/AED and First Aid certified - undefined
American Red Cross
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - EXERCISE SCIENCE, FITNESS MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - OSHKOSH
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