Maya Hjelden
Norwalk,IA
Summary
Ambitious professional with a strong background in leadership development and team coaching. Skilled in relationship-building, personalized coaching, and attainable goal-setting for team members and athletes to achieve their full potential. Able to work with all skill levels and help create a motivated and healthy team culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach
D1 Training
Norwalk, IA
09.2026 - Current
- Demonstrate and coach proper techniques for a variety of exercises for both the strength and functional fitness aspects of classes.
- Educate clients on our programming method.
- Suggest appropriate scaling options for all levels of fitness.
Owner/Event Coordinator/Educator/Cosmetologist
Reese Marie Salon and Spa
West Des Moines and Cumming, Iowa
09.2022 - Current
- Manage daily operations, including staff hiring and training processes.
- Coaching of employees through goal setting, additional education, and creating systems for daily tasks.
- Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues to maintain satisfaction levels.
- Maintain client relationships through exceptional customer service.
- Oversee budgeting and financial management.
- Created opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Coach
50211 Fitness
Norwalk, IA
12.2024 - 08.2026
- Led group fitness classes for youth K-12 and adults.
- Educated youth on proper running techniques, jumping, and a variety of strengthening exercises.
- Encouraged youth to develop a strong work ethic by repeating skill work, staying consistent, and putting forth their best efforts every repetition.
- Assisted in tracking progress through benchmark assessments.
Cosmetologist
Blush Parlour Salon
Norwalk, IA
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Developed a loyal client base through excellent customer service.
- Back-end work such as; answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing payments.
Education
Cosmetology -
Aveda Institute Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA03-2021
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School
Norwalk, IA05-2019
Skills
- Technique demonstration
- Client education
- Progress tracking
- Goal setting
- Performance improvements
- Leadership development
- Building relationships
- Meeting and class facilitation
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Coach
D1 Training
09.2026 - Current
Coach
50211 Fitness
12.2024 - 08.2026
Owner/Event Coordinator/Educator/Cosmetologist
Reese Marie Salon and Spa
09.2022 - Current
Cosmetologist
Blush Parlour Salon
04.2021 - 07.2022
Cosmetology -
Aveda Institute Des Moines
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School