Maribel Rodriguez
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated, energetic and knowledgeable, manager and fitness professional with over 10 years of experience in health coaching, designing and monitoring wellness programs. Demonstrated ability at helping others to develop healthy lifestyles. Extensive understanding of the fitness industry. Utilize solid communication and interpersonal skills when interfacing with clients on their progress.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - General Manager
Active Wellness
2021.08 - Current
- Responsible for the oversight of 2 corporate fitness centers managing the day-to-day business operations including facilities and maintenance.
- Support company’s partner in hiring, training and developing a high quality team of fitness professionals aligned with the company’s core values.
- Implement effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Review and evaluate staff performance constructively on a regular basis through informal and formal performance management mechanisms
- Monitor financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Create staff schedules that guarantee there is appropriate coverage by the fitness team
- Design and disseminate weekly newsletters to partner clients’ employees
- Coordinate programs and assist in the development and implementation of incentive programs
- Instruct group exercise classes and manage the group exercise scheduling and staffing
- Assist the Regional Manager with strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Assist in sales (membership, personal training, dietary, and special programs)
- Promote club services and activities
- Attend monthly partner meetings with the Benefits department in helping support and cross promote benefits programs
- Monitor, evaluate and continuously improve all aspects of operations including programming, and financial performance.
Fitness & Wellness Coordinator
Active Wellness
2017.01 - 2021.08
- Conducted personal training sessions and performed fitness assessments (movement and posture assessments, blood pressure check, body composition tests) as requested by members
- Enhanced member satisfaction by implementing diverse and engaging lifestyle programs.
- Increased community engagement through the organization of various social activities and gatherings.
- Promoted health and wellness initiatives through the organization of fitness classes and workshops.
- Assisted in sales (membership, personal training, nutritional counseling, special programs)
- Trained newly hired personal trainers and instructors and served as a mentor
- Demonstrated safe and correct forms for each exercise and piece of equipment.
- Designed and disseminated marketing materials for services provided in highly trafficked areas
- Spearheaded vendor fairs for wellness initiatives endorsed by the community association or its members.
- Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive fitness and wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Continuously researched industry trends in order to stay current on popular lifestyle themes or event ideas.
Exercise Specialist & Tobacco Cessation Specialist
Austin Travis County Integral Care
2014.01 - 2017.01
- Conducted fitness and dietary assessments for individuals with chronic health problems
- Improved client fitness levels by developing and implementing personalized exercise programs tailored to their specific needs.
- Educated clients on the importance of establishing realistic goals that promoted lifelong adherence to a health program using motivational interviewing skills
- Provided training and education on exercise, nutrition, and stress management for individuals and groups
- Conducted successful tobacco prevention efforts to reduce tobacco use among the underserved population
- Provided recommendations for health improvement, identified and managed relapse prevention, follow-up and after-care services
- Presented client case studies through Project ECHO, a global outreach program designed to elevate evidence-based cancer prevention with Local Mental Health Authorities in Texas and nationally
- Developed and taught classes focusing on the use of cessation, prevention and addiction education
- Created a “Knitters for Quitters” support group designed to help clients use creative expression in strategizing ways to avoid smoking when faced with triggers
- Taught ongoing two-day intense workshops for new employees on nicotine addiction, prevention and treatment outcomes.
Behavioral Health Educator - Section Manager
Austin Diagnostic Clinic
2006.01 - 2012.01
- Supervised a team of health clinicians and managed all aspects of the business operations of a fast-paced health education weight loss program and clinic
- Conducted individual health coaching sessions, taught more than 500 classes and led wellness activities on weight management, nutrition, fitness, and goal setting for moderate to high-risk medically supervised individuals
- Conducted employee health risk assessments, gaining 90% participation
- Planned and executed annual wellness fair, attracting more than 500 staff and community attendees
- Managed the program budget and assisted COO with ROI reports and data managing attrition
- Marketed and promoted weight loss and employee wellness programs via staff newsletters, social media and other media resources
- Designed and succeeded at employing the annual AHA “National Walking Day” increasing employee participation by 20% in gathering and walking together during their lunch hour for 30 minutes
- Created and led activity groups that helped employees to collectively lose more than 600 pounds.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12.2003
Skills
- Fitness Programs
- Wellness Program Development
- Business Management & Administration
- Nutritional Planning
- Smoking Cessation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Stress Management
- Individual Assessment & Planning
Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), 2015-Current
- Certified CXWORX Instructor, Les Mills International, 2018
- Certified Body Pump Instructor, Les Mills International, 2018
- CPR & AED Certified, Current
Timeline
Assistant Manager - General Manager
Active Wellness
2021.08 - Current
Fitness & Wellness Coordinator
Active Wellness
2017.01 - 2021.08
Exercise Specialist & Tobacco Cessation Specialist
Austin Travis County Integral Care
2014.01 - 2017.01
Behavioral Health Educator - Section Manager
Austin Diagnostic Clinic
2006.01 - 2012.01
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Austin
Similar Profiles
Daniel TullDaniel Tull
Member Services Suprovisor at Active WellnessMember Services Suprovisor at Active Wellness
Collin HruschkaCollin Hruschka
Health and Fitness Intern at Active WellnessHealth and Fitness Intern at Active Wellness
Jennifer Garcia LaraJennifer Garcia Lara
Service Desk Respresentative at Active WellnessService Desk Respresentative at Active Wellness