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Overview
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Lynn Gabbitus-Wark

Venice,FL

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for fitness and exceptional customer service, honed at YMCA. Proven expertise in exercise program design and motivational coaching, leading to improved client outcomes. Recognized for fostering a supportive environment and enhancing employee participation in wellness initiatives, driving engagement and retention.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager

Panther Paver Sealing
03.2024 - Current
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Oversaw all estimates and helped with all measurements.

Lead Floor Coach /Certified Personal Trainer

YMCA
01.2009 - 03.2024
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
  • Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
  • Operated classes centered around clients with parkinsons.

Assistant Wellness Director

YMCA
01.1998 - 01.2009
  • Designed a diverse range of recreational activities appealing different age groups encouraging regular physical activity leading healthier lives.
  • Remained current on industry trends and research to ensure cutting-edge services were available to clients.
  • Increased employee participation in wellness initiatives by designing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for more efficient operations within the wellness center.
  • Established a supportive atmosphere within the wellness center by prioritizing open communication, empathy, and respect among staff and clients.
  • Contributed towards increased retention rates among members through exceptional customer service responsiveness issues or concerns encountered during their experience.

Skills

  • Passion for fitness
  • Strength training
  • Exercise program design
  • Motivational coaching
  • Personal training and coaching
  • Health and wellness

Certification

  • ACE: Barre strength and balance
  • ACE: Foundations of strength conditioning
  • ACE: Parkinson's disease training
  • Exercise ETC: Brains and balance past 60
  • ISSA: Personal Trainer
  • SCW: Personal Trainer
  • SCW: Nutrition
  • TRX: TRX suspension training
  • TRX: TRX rip
  • MDT: Solution parkinson's movement
  • Parkinson's boxing
  • American safety: emergency oxygen, basic first aid, CPR Pro

Timeline

Office Manager

Panther Paver Sealing
03.2024 - Current

Lead Floor Coach /Certified Personal Trainer

YMCA
01.2009 - 03.2024

Assistant Wellness Director

YMCA
01.1998 - 01.2009
Lynn Gabbitus-Wark