Mary Hillis
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Fitness professional with 10+ years of varied experience; military, collegiate, elderly, and youth populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fitness Center Manager
DFMWR
2023.04 - Current
- Creates cohesiveness and team mentality among seven staff members who previously had been struggling to communicate and work with each other. Mentors seven to nine staff members in professional and personal growth, decreasing the need for write ups and verbal counseling by 50% and creating a well functioning team.
- Designs and implements a Functional Fitness program; coaching, programming, and advertising for three one hour-long classes per week; class attendance has increased as a result by 300%.
- Significantly improves patron satisfaction by implementing a standard for cleanliness and organization of gym and locker-room spaces; creates and enforces compliance with a regular cleaning/organization schedule towards this goal.
- Implements training standards for food service operations; standardizes operation procedures, resulting in a more positive patron experience and streamlined customer service.
- Processes payroll and writes schedules for 10-17 employees.
- Designs and facilitates update of all signage and logos on doors and parking stalls.
- Ensures facility rules are followed through clear, professional communication of expectations.
Strength and Conditioning Coach(Volunteer)
Sherman E Burroughs Highschool
2021.04 - 2021.07
- Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Reduced injury rates through detailed assessments, targeted mobility exercises, and proper movement pattern training.
- Collaborated with sports medicine staff to develop effective rehabilitation plans for injured athletes.
- Provided nutritional guidance for optimal performance, tailoring recommendations based on individual needs and goals.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Intern
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
2019.10 - 2020.02
- Assisted Strength and Conditioning team in coaching of D-I football and volleyball teams.
- Ensured cleanliness and maintenance of weight room.
Persian-Farsi Linguist
US Navy
2015.10 - 2018.06
- As Mission Lead, was essential in the development and certification of a new cyber mission.
- Supervised a team of 8-10 individuals with cryptologic specialties in recovery and translation of over 200 items relating to National Security, resulting in 100% positive feedback from DoD customers.
- Collaborated with multiple other missions and agencies to maintain broad picture knowledge and situational awareness.
- Maintained TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
- Maintained at least 2L/2R in target language proficiency test.
Command Fitness Leader
US Navy
2013.01 - 2018.06
- Improved physical fitness levels by designing and implementing targeted workout programs for military personnel.
- Enhanced unit readiness through the development and execution of comprehensive fitness assessments and training plans.
- Reduced injury rates with the implementation of proper exercise techniques and safety measures during workouts.
- Increased morale, fostering a positive team environment through engaging group activities and motivational strategies.
Persian Farsi Linguist
US Navy
2010.12 - 2015.10
- During this time frame, served as sole Persian- Farsi linguist on board 16 US Navy warships in the Persian Gulf for a total of 18 months at sea.
- When not at sea, served on the watchfloor for NIOCGA in support of forward deployed operations.
- Responsible for interception, translation, and reporting of thousands of time sensitive signals relating to fleet safety and National Security using RF and DF collections.
- Continuously collaborated with other cryptologic specialties and entities to ensure best situational awareness at all times.
- Qualified as the only PF Senior Operator; trained two other linguists in Basic Operator qualifications at sea.
- Obtained and maintained TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Maintained at least 2L/2R in target language proficiency test.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sherman E Burroughs Highschool
Ridgecrest, CAMaster of Science - Applied Physiology And Kinesiology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Rehabilitation Science
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2021
Associate of Arts - Persian-Farsi
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA05.2018
Skills
- Facility Management
- Team building
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strength and conditioning coaching
- Nutrition knowledge
- Injury Prevention
- Team Management
- Scheduling Coordination
- Group Fitness Instruction
- Fitness programming
Certification
- CrossFit Level 2 Coach
Timeline
Fitness Center Manager
DFMWR
2023.04 - Current
Strength and Conditioning Coach(Volunteer)
Sherman E Burroughs Highschool
2021.04 - 2021.07
Strength and Conditioning Coach Intern
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
2019.10 - 2020.02
Persian-Farsi Linguist
US Navy
2015.10 - 2018.06
Command Fitness Leader
US Navy
2013.01 - 2018.06
Persian Farsi Linguist
US Navy
2010.12 - 2015.10
High School Diploma -
Sherman E Burroughs Highschool
Master of Science - Applied Physiology And Kinesiology
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Rehabilitation Science
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Associate of Arts - Persian-Farsi
Defense Language Institute
- CrossFit Level 2 Coach
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