Meg Okeefe
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Skilled Fitness Trainer with Team Lead and Management experience and passion for making workouts fun, rewarding, and sustainable. Experience providing engaging instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions, and group training, as well as supporting and empowering staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer and Manager
30 Minute Hit Seattle-Ballard
04.2023 - Current
Trainer and Manager
30 Minute Hit Bellingham
05.2021 - Current
- Train women of all ages and abilities in a semi-personal training environment in kickboxing and self-defense techniques
- Familiar with common injuries and able to provide modifications and accommodations to assist the healing process during injury recovery
- Daily focus on prevention techniques to allow women to exercise in a safe and empowering environment that meets a variety of physical and mental health needs
- Running successful 30 Minute Hit Free Trials and subsequent sales processes with a high conversion rate
- Attend monthly training sessions to improve my own technique and teaching skills
- Plan and lead staff training sessions for 7+ staff (group and individual)
- Responsible for interviewing, evaluating, and training new staff, including physical training, customer service, dispute mitigation, gym maintenance, Free Trials, sales, and continuing education
- Responsible for daily gym operations and admin tasks including: Customer facing communications in person and via email and SMS
- Member management, documentation, and payments
- Staff evaluation, management, and development.
Wildlife Care Technician and Supervisor
Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Daily intake, care, rehabilitation, and release of hospitalized wildlife.
- I personally specialized in songbirds, raptors, and deer care.
- Liaised with the general public, local, state, and national governing bodies, donors, and upper management regarding Wildlife Hospital procedures and outreach.
- Provided comprehensive training to staff, interns, and volunteers in a variety of positions within the hospital.
Trainer
30 Minute Hit
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Trained women of all ages and abilities in kickboxing and self-defense techniques.
- Became more familiar with common injuries and prevention techniques to keep members engaged, returning, and eager to improve their skills.
- Ran successful 30 Minute Hit Free Trials and subsequent sales processes.
- Process merch sales.
Animal Care Technician
Calgary Humane Society
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Daily animal care for a busy Animal Shelter in a large city, surrounding suburbs, and rangelands.
- I worked well with a wide variety of people and personalities (and animals), and can discuss challenging topics including abuse, death, and medical issues with respect, understanding, and compassion.
- Took on Team Lead and Supervisor tasks during the COVID-19 pandemic to accommodate changes in operations and staffing shortages including participating in weekly management meetings, team management, training, and scheduling in addition to regular duties.
Wildlife Care Technician and Supervisor
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided comprehensive care to Sanctuary residents.
- Achieved supervisory role in August, 2017.
- Led interactive group tours of the Sanctuary, successfully and respectfully teaching and interacting with a variety of types of people and personalities in the context of wildlife education.
- Worked in the Sanctuary Gift Shop (retail).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Geography
Western Washington University
Bellingham06.2016
Skills
- Technical and Functional Expertise
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Strong Member Engagement
- Great with Group and Individual Instruction
- Strong Public Speaker
Goals
I strive to contribute to an empowering, energetic, and exciting workout environment. I believe exercise can and should be accessible to everyone and can be achieved through compassionate service and a focus on developing a fun, sustainable workout routine that contributes to a balanced, enriched, and fulfilling lifestyle.
References
- Brad Nichols (Operations Head at CHS)
- Anna-Lee Reib (Team lead CHS)
- DeWayne Lyman and Veronica Tanner (Owners 30 Minute Hit Bellingham and 30 Minute Hit Seattle-Ballard)
Timeline
Trainer and Manager
30 Minute Hit Seattle-Ballard
04.2023 - Current
Trainer and Manager
30 Minute Hit Bellingham
05.2021 - Current
Wildlife Care Technician and Supervisor
Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
05.2021 - 07.2022
Trainer
30 Minute Hit
10.2020 - 04.2021
Animal Care Technician
Calgary Humane Society
10.2018 - 04.2021
Wildlife Care Technician and Supervisor
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary
09.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Geography
Western Washington University
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