Lena Brittney Russell
El Paso,TX
Summary
Personable business acumen bringing a successful 20-year career in leadership roles within large and fast-paced corporations. Health and wellness specialist trained in advanced interpersonal and communication skills. Creative solutions architect with real-time problem-solving flexibility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
H2F Cognitive Performance Specialist
Serco North America
03.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: The CPS trains Soldiers to develop and use the cognitive skills necessary to perform optimally in training and operations, with the primary objective of improving overall mental readiness.
- Responsibilities include creating training curriculum and teaching cognitive performance and resiliency skills that foster peak levels of performance.
- The CPS helps the soldier’s function to be a highly performing tactical athlete within a strong team unit in preparation to, during, and following combat operations.
- The CPS provides educational programs and workshops in settings that are conducive for the individual, unit, company, and even battalion level.
- The CPS trains Soldiers to develop and use the cognitive skills necessary to perform optimally in training and operations, with the primary objective of improving overall mental readiness.
Mental Skills Coach
The Strength Guys, Inc
03.2020 - Current
- Responsibilities include teaching mental skills to world class powerlifters.
- Skills include confidence, values-based goal setting, arousal control, mindfulness, imagery, and stress management.
- Utilizing sporty psychology principles, programs prepare athletes for training and competitive performances.
Master Resilience Trainer
Magellan Health
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsibilities include teaching mental and resiliency skills including confidence, goal setting, attention control, energy management, imagery and team building.
- Using these principles, MRT-PEs help the clients to become high performing 'tactical athletes' and help foster high performing 'unit teams' in preparation for, during, and following combat operations.
- Provide tailored educational programs and workshops to help families and civilians living and working in demanding environments achieve success and accomplish personal, professional, and family goals.
CEO/President
BE Strong Performance
11.2013 - 12.2021
- Owner and head coach of program design and athlete management, specializing in strength-based fitness.
- Services include marketing, client acquisition, management, and program implementation, mental skills coaching, online coaching or in-person competition day coaching to collegiate and elite level athletes of various sport disciplines.
Coach
Dallastown Independent School
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and Performance Enhancement Development Coach, Dallastown Middle School, 2012- 2013, 2013-2014 seasons.
Fitness Consultant
Millennium Health & Fitness
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Responsibilities include programming and instructing fitness regimens to military and civilian personnel.
- Other job related responsibilities include fitness assessments, nutritional counseling, and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Personal Trainer
Fitness Fusion
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Responsibilities in administering facility tours, sales in client packages, administering fitness assessments, designing, and implementing fitness programs for all populations.
- General office tasks and cleaning duties were part of the responsibility as a staff member.
Head Coach
Empire State CrossFit
11.2010 - 09.2011
- Assist in teaching On-ramp and CrossFit fundamental classes to new members.
- I also assist those that are looking to improve mechanics in their Olympic lifting development.
PT Technician
Advantage Physical Therapy
12.2009 - 08.2010
- Responsibilities include instructing and guiding Physical Therapy patients through programs designed to rehabilitate and correct injuries and biomechanical problems.
- It is my responsibility to make sure that proper form, intensity, and technique is used during the exercise program.
Personal Trainer
Fitness Together
10.2006 - 06.2009
- Responsibilities included administering fitness assessments, developing, and facilitating individual fitness programs for clients, working to expand client base, and promoting leadership for co-workers.
- I relocated from Virginia to DC with the same company.
Internship
One 2 One Fitness Center
05.2004 - 07.2004
- Strength and conditioning coach intern.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Abilene Christian University
01.2028
Masters - Sport- Exercise Psychology
Argosy University Online
10.2014
Massage Therapy Program - undefined
Virginia Career Institute
07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Science
Texas Tech University
08.2004
Skills
- Performance improvement
- Performance analysis
- Data analytics
- Leadership Development
- Effective Communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Goal setting
- Business development
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Army senior leadership staff in the development of facilitating a leadership development program aimed to assist new platoon leaders taking charge of a company platoon.
Certifications And Achievements
- Recipient of the 2LT John P. Lucas Certificate of Achievement for development and execution of the 2nd Squadron, 13th Cavalry Regiment Officer Cognitive Performance Program
- Mental Performance Coach to 2022 women’s 63KG IPF World Champion and the 2022 European Arnold Classic Champion
- Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and Performance Enhancement Development Coach, Dallastown Middle School, 2012-2013, 2013-2014 seasons
- Co-Authored the eBook: Power Your Mind with 2019 & 2022 IPF World Champion
- Level 2 Master Resilience Trainer
- Creator of The MissFit Academy
- 2019 IPF World Championship Personal Coach
- 2019 USAPL Raw Nationals qualifier and competitor
- USAPL Certified Level 1 Coach
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 certified
- Chopra PSM Meditation Instructor
- Collegiate basketball competitive experience DIII
Timeline
H2F Cognitive Performance Specialist
Serco North America
03.2023 - Current
Master Resilience Trainer
Magellan Health
01.2022 - 02.2023
Mental Skills Coach
The Strength Guys, Inc
03.2020 - Current
CEO/President
BE Strong Performance
11.2013 - 12.2021
Coach
Dallastown Independent School
10.2012 - 01.2014
Fitness Consultant
Millennium Health & Fitness
10.2012 - 05.2013
Personal Trainer
Fitness Fusion
10.2011 - 05.2012
Head Coach
Empire State CrossFit
11.2010 - 09.2011
PT Technician
Advantage Physical Therapy
12.2009 - 08.2010
Personal Trainer
Fitness Together
10.2006 - 06.2009
Internship
One 2 One Fitness Center
05.2004 - 07.2004
Masters - Sport- Exercise Psychology
Argosy University Online
Massage Therapy Program - undefined
Virginia Career Institute
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sports Science
Texas Tech University
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Abilene Christian University
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