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Melanie Bolen

Melanie Bolen

1253 Cordova Ave., Glendale,CA

Summary

Experienced fitness professional with over 18 years in the industry, specializing in creating and delivering engaging fitness programs for individuals and groups. Proven success across a variety of settings, including public gyms, corporate environments, universities, digital platforms, and private gyms. Ready to apply expertise in fitness, health, wellness, organization, and management to enhance client experiences, and empower them through fitness and nutrition.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Fitness Instructor

Plus One, an Optum Company
Burbank, CA
05.2024 - Current
  • Deliver engaging fitness classes to the employees of a high-profile corporation.
  • Develop routines for each class based on the fitness levels of participants, while making sure the class is accessible to all levels.
  • Ensured safety of all participants by enforcing proper form and technique during exercises.

Yoga Specialist

EXOS
Burbank, CA
11.2023 - Current
  • Design and implement personalized yoga programs for corporate clients within a high-profile corporate fitness center, keeping each individual's current fitness levels and goals in mind.
  • Maintain a clean and welcoming studio space.
  • Demonstrate the use of props, modifications, and alternate poses to help participants achieve success with yoga.

Digital Personal Trainer

Melanie Bolen Fitness, LLC
Glendale, CA
01.2007 - Current
  • Develop personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs.
  • Created nutritional plans that support the overall health goals of clients for the general population.
  • Performed administrative duties such as billing customers, scheduling, and communicating effectively with them via phone, chat, text, or email.
  • Lead informational webinar presentations for clientele to keep them up to date with the latest health and fitness educational topics.

Virtual Personal Trainer /Online Fitness Coach

Beachbody LLC
Santa Monica, CA
01.2007 - 12.2024
  • Helped each client establish clear goals, and tracked their progress carefully, providing support and assistance whenever it was needed.
  • Wrote and delivered monthly newsletters, containing educational information and company updates, for clientele.
  • Provided ongoing support and follow-ups to customers and clients to help them stay on track with their goals.
  • Lead on-camera training sessions, and group workouts.
  • Majority of training and clientele communications run digitally via Zoom, Google Meet, Social Media, and/or company owned support group software..
  • Explained and demonstrated fitness techniques and movements to promote safety and effectiveness.
  • Planned special events to promote the company's services.

Group Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer

Various
Evanston, IL
01.2006 - 10.2017
  • Provided training and classes at a variety of locations around the Chicagoland area, including McGaw YMCA, XSport, Evanston Athletic Club, LA Fitness, and more.
  • Guest spoke as the Fitness Specialist on WGN Radio multiple times.
  • Writer of a fitness blog for ChicagoNow, in association with the Chicago Tribune.
  • Lead large community based fitness classes for all levels.

Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor

Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
07.2008 - 08.2017
  • Demonstrated safe and proper exercise techniques to students and faculty.
  • Explained and taught proper use of weights, exercise bands and other fitness equipment.
  • Taught a variety of group classes, including BODYPUMP, Turbo Kick, Yoga, Strength, and Cardio.
  • Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
  • Built and established relationships with students, faculty, and co-workers to ensure everyone had a top-notch experience within the fitness facilities.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Fitness assessment
  • Functional training
  • Yoga instruction
  • Detail-oriented
  • Skilled at communication
  • Customer engagement
  • Fitness program development
  • Client relationship management
  • Progress tracking
  • Team collaboration
  • Nutrition assessment and planning
  • Online fitness coaching
  • Client motivation
  • Client goal setting
  • Newsletters and email campaigns
  • Administrative support
  • Digital communication
  • Event planning
  • Project management

Certification

  • ACE Personal Trainer
  • AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
  • ACE Functional Training Specialist
  • 200 YTT (Yoga Teacher Training)
  • NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
  • Specialty Certifications: BODYPUMP, Turbo Kick, PiYo, P90X
  • CPR/AED/First Aid

Timeline

Group Fitness Instructor

Plus One, an Optum Company
05.2024 - Current

Yoga Specialist

EXOS
11.2023 - Current

Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor

Northwestern University
07.2008 - 08.2017

Digital Personal Trainer

Melanie Bolen Fitness, LLC
01.2007 - Current

Virtual Personal Trainer /Online Fitness Coach

Beachbody LLC
01.2007 - 12.2024

Group Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer

Various
01.2006 - 10.2017

Associate of Arts -

Henry Ford Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre

Roosevelt University

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