Laura Buchholz
South Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Results-driven leader at SC Johnson with a successful track record in managing health and wellness programs for over 10,000 employees, retirees, and family members. Expertise in aquatic, fitness, health, and wellness. Focused on engaging individuals through education, promotions, and strategic planning to effectively reduce long-term healthcare costs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Associate Manager, Recreation & Wellness
SC Johnson
Racine, WI
08.2017 - Current
- Manage five fitness facilities and programs within XXX$ budget
- Lead collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver holistic wellbeing initiatives for employees, retirees and their families
- Manage external vendors to ensure facility and program needs are met
- Embraced digitization to reinforce and engage clients through company website increasing engagement by approximately XX%
- Facilitate team-building workshops
Associate Exercise Science Instructor
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
02.2013 - Current
- Teach exercise science students core curriculum in land and water groups
- Active in fitness and wellness special events and promotional activities
- Manage student performance while instilling a culture of safety
Personal Trainer
Health Fitness Corporation
Pewaukee, WI
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Developed unique and individualized exercise programs to ensure client safety and enhancement of fitness goals
- Encouraged and motivated clients, coworkers, and center members
- Conducted community outreach activities to increase health awareness
Fitness Specialist/Group Exercise Instructor/Lifeguard
Health Fitness Corporation
Pewaukee, WI
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Conducted fitness testing and assessments
- Performed chemical testing and document results for five bodies of water
- Instructed multiple levels and classifications of land and aquatic fitness classes
Health & Fitness Coordinator
ICON Information Consultants
Racine, WI
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented fitness, health and wellness programs for members
- Recruited, trained and managed staff of 30 contract employees
- Managed administrative and personnel related functions including weekly payroll, scheduling and work orders
Fitness Specialist
QuadMed
Sussex, WI
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Created fitness testing policies and procedures now used in several corporations
- Performed fitness assessments involving body composition, muscular endurance, flexibility and aerobic capacity
- Led group exercise classes including: Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, Group Strength, Boot Camp, Butts & Guts, Circuits and many more
Education
MBA - Sports Management Concentration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor’s of Science - Exercise Sport Science
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Skills
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Project management
- Presentations
- Departmental management
- Decision-making
- Budgeting and Finance
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strategic thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team Building
- Process improvement strategies
- Customer service and satisfaction
- Microsoft office expertise
- Employee engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer
- American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- Ace Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification
Timeline
Associate Manager, Recreation & Wellness
SC Johnson
08.2017 - Current
Health & Fitness Coordinator
ICON Information Consultants
04.2015 - 08.2017
Personal Trainer
Health Fitness Corporation
09.2013 - 05.2018
Fitness Specialist/Group Exercise Instructor/Lifeguard
Health Fitness Corporation
06.2013 - 05.2018
Associate Exercise Science Instructor
Marquette University
02.2013 - Current
Fitness Specialist
QuadMed
09.2012 - 05.2013
MBA - Sports Management Concentration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor’s of Science - Exercise Sport Science
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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