Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
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Katie Stephens

Martinez,CA

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Optum Workplace Well-being
05.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for full-cycle human capital including hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching onsite team.
  • Launched very first Regional Exercise Specialist position for the Bay Area in 2022. Continue to manage and develop RES which supports over 6 locations with coverage.
  • Monitor and control operating budget and monthly expenses for fitness center.
  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships and thorough communication with client, onsite vendors, and tenant contacts to ensure smooth operation.
  • Manage over 50 tenant memberships with unique billing processes in Flex.
  • Plan and implement engaging and diverse programs including fitness center challenges, lead Good Form workshops, and participate in campus-wide tenant events.
  • Oversee personal training program - personally maintain an average of 11 clients per month, delivering 30-45 sessions per month and $1,700 additional revenue to client.
  • Launched FitnessOnDemand in 2023, working closely with client, FOD sales team, and Optum WWB implementation team. Promote and market FOD, maintaining an avg. of over 120 class plays per month.
  • Recipient of 2024 Core Four Award for One Best Team.

Exercise Specialist

Optum Workplace Well-being
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Work closely with management on all aspects of operation to successfully launch brand new fitness facility in 2017 and grow membership to 580 within first six months
  • Maintain full personal training clientele and average ten training sessions per week with 55% of clients re-signing
  • Delivered over 80 Smart Path assessments to members consisting of three stages: motivational interviewing and Functional Movement Screen individualized training plan, and follow-up
  • Plan and lead weekly group fitness classes with members of all fitness levels in a safe, fun, motivating environment
  • Retain average of 12 participants per class
  • Lead exercise demonstrations, specialty group fitness classes, and lunch presentations on a variety of fitness topics

Assistant Manager/Interim General Manager

Optum Workplace Well-being
05.2016 - 12.2016
  • Manage and oversee all operations for 14,000SqFt corporate fitness center
  • Hire, supervise, coach, and review all staff members including Receptionists, Locker Room Attendants, Exercise Specialists, and Group Fitness instructors
  • Coordinate staff schedule and secure additional coverage as needed
  • Prepared and delivered Annual Business Review presentation for the client
  • Respond promptly to all membership inquires and manage all aspects of membership including billing, cancellation requests, and membership holds
  • Address all member concerns, complaints, and suggestions in a timely manner and work diligently to come to a resolution
  • Hire and train personal trainers while overseeing the current personal training staff
  • Host bi-weekly conference calls to coach and encourage trainers to meet their goals and to discuss best practices
  • Audit group fitness instructors and provide appropriate feedback and suggestions

Exercise Specialist

Optum Workplace Well-being
11.2014 - 05.2016
  • Design and manage group fitness program
  • Monitor group fitness class attendance and make any necessary adjustments based on member feedback to ensure client and member satisfaction and achieve KPI completion
  • Support group fitness staff, ensure group fitness program meet, and exceed Plus One and client standards
  • Manage payroll for all group fitness instructors and personal trainers using Kronos
  • Introduction to creating job requisitions, reviewing applicant resumes, and onboarding candidates using Taleo
  • Implement a variety of wellness incentive programs that are engaging and motivating
  • Prepare and deliver Lunch and Learn presentations and office stretch breaks to fitness center members, C-suite executives, and program participants on a variety of fitness and wellness topics
  • Personal training and group fitness class instruction

Health Fitness Specialist

Health Fitness Corporation
10.2011 - 10.2014
  • Assisting in the planning, organizing, promotion, and implementation of monthly fitness center events and quarterly incentive programs to members
  • Planned and coordinated with all vendors and client to successfully execute LDAC Health and Wellness Fair for three consecutive years
  • Group fitness class instruction and personal training
  • Provide support, instruction, motivation, and guidance in a group setting as well as individually
  • Executed successful launch of LDAC internship program

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology/Minor Nutrition Food Science

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA

Certification

ACE Certified Personal Trainer, since 2015

CPR/AED, Red Cross

MHFA Certified, since 2022

Timeline

General Manager

Optum Workplace Well-being
05.2019 - Current

Exercise Specialist

Optum Workplace Well-being
06.2017 - 04.2019

Assistant Manager/Interim General Manager

Optum Workplace Well-being
05.2016 - 12.2016

Exercise Specialist

Optum Workplace Well-being
11.2014 - 05.2016

Health Fitness Specialist

Health Fitness Corporation
10.2011 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology/Minor Nutrition Food Science

California State University, Chico
Katie Stephens