Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
FITNESS EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
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Kathleen M. Dispennett

Greensburg,PA

Summary

Professional fitness specialist with a focus on safety, education, and consistency. Skilled in creating tailored workout plans, leading group sessions, and quickly adapting to change. Known for understanding the unique needs of each individual, fostering a supportive environment, and achieving goals to create feelings of success. Expertise includes strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, and pelvic health awareness, combined with passion for overall well-being.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Secretary

MEARS, SMITH, HOUSER & BOYLE, P.C.
01.2023 - Current
  • Assist with filing of corporations with the Department of State
  • Perform internet searches to locate deeds, tax maps, and Defendants’ contact information in order to serve court documents
  • Prepare Estate planning documents
  • Act as courthouse liaison to file various court documents
  • Proofread and edit documents
  • Transcribe documents and vocal notes to document form

Wellness Coordinator

POWERBACK REHABILITATION SERVICES AT REDSTONE
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Planned, organized, and lead wellness, health and fitness programming at a senior living facility
  • Trained one-on-one clients upon release from therapy to maintain results
  • Recommended and implement training programs for residents seeking general fitness
  • Represented the Wellness Department in a multi-campus committee dedicated to the needs and wishes of the residents of Redstone Senior Living
  • Researched new activities related to wellness and implementing them, with a focus on memory care and Parkinson’s Disease-related activities and therapeutic exercise

Legal Assistant, Special Projects- Corporate Litigation/Law & Patents

BAYER CORPORATION/COMPUTER TASK GROUP
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Reviewed Memoranda of Invention in order to quality-check for accuracy between databases, entered data onto hard drive, sent hardcopy files for storage
  • Entered new case information
  • Submitted invoices and expense reports pertaining to legal fees and expenses
  • Managed databases, filing, and other administrative duties as assigned

Education

Graduate Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies, Administration of Justice

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2003

Skills

  • Fostering relationships
  • Customer-focused
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Multitasking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Database Management

Certification

  • First Aid CPR AED certification: American Heart Association (2025)
  • Spinning Instructor certification: Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., (2013)
  • Les Mills: BodyPump (2016), BodyStep (2021), GRIT (2025)
  • Silver Sneakers: Classic/Yoga (2017)
  • AFAA: Certified Primary Group Exercise Instructor (2017), Practical Pilates (2022), Practical Yoga (2022), G.E.A.R. Indoor Cycling (2013)
  • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) (2020)
  • NASM- Certified Personal Trainer (2022)
  • Dr. Sarah Ellis Duvall: Pelvic Floor Corrective Exercise Specialist (2022)

FITNESS EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • AEROBIC CENTER MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY (LYNCH FIELD) (2017 – Present)
  • Fitness Instructor/Lifeguard, Greensburg, PA
  • Prepare and present various group fitness class formats
  • Remain up-to-date with the most relevant education related to exercise and training by regularly continuing education within the exercise, health and wellness sectors
  • Ensure pool safety for all members by remaining attentive and vigilant
  • YMCA (2014 – Present)
  • Fitness Instructor/Welcome Center Attendant, Pittsburgh & Greensburg, PA
  • Prepared and presented group fitness classes in various formats
  • Checked in members; Distributed information and gave tours to prospective members; Directed calls for multiple phone lines; Maintained cash drawer; Various other administrative tasks
  • PURE FITNESS FOR WOMEN (2013 - 2015)
  • Fitness Instructor/Front Desk Attendant, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Checked in members; Distributed information and gave tours to prospective members; Cleaned, stocked supplies

Timeline

Legal Secretary

MEARS, SMITH, HOUSER & BOYLE, P.C.
01.2023 - Current

Wellness Coordinator

POWERBACK REHABILITATION SERVICES AT REDSTONE
01.2022 - 01.2023

Legal Assistant, Special Projects- Corporate Litigation/Law & Patents

BAYER CORPORATION/COMPUTER TASK GROUP
01.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies, Administration of Justice

University of Pittsburgh

Graduate Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Duquesne University