Self-motivated coach whose goal is to motivate and inspire people to reach their highest potential through nutrition, fitness, personal support, kindness, and joy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Health & Fitness Coach
Motivate With Melis
09.2019 - Current
Thoroughly analyze client's current nutrition and fitness habits before creating a customized plan for them.
Support clients via daily accountability check-ins and weekly Zoom calls.
Coach 1:1 clients and group programs.
Created and broadcast IG Live "Minute with Melis" segments focusing on health, wellness, and nutrition.
Online Fitness Instructor
Motivate With Melis - "Hoops & Gloss Workout"
04.2020 - 12.2022
During Covid, created, led, and instructed 30-minute HIIT workouts via Zoom.
Created fun, unique ways to keep clients engaged via "theme classes" such as "Lady Gaga" week and dress-up classes.
Kept people motivated, active, and uplifted spirits during isolation.
Certified Nutrition Coach
Cambiati Wellness
08.2017 - 06.2019
Taught in-person classes of the "Cambiati Program" to 10-20 clients each week.
Worked 1:1 with clients educating them on nutrition and creating plans to reach their goals.
Analyzed body metrics for clients such as BMI, Fat Mass, Fat-Free Mass, and Body Water Percentage.
Educated and sold nutrition products to clientele.
Group Fitness Instructor
Baby Boot Camp
01.2005 - 06.2006
Led fun and engaging outdoor fitness classes for moms and their babies while still in strollers.
Workouts involved warm-up, interval walking/jogging, band work, mat exercises and cool down.
Spin Instructor
YMCA Of San Francisco
01.1996 - 12.1997
Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
Online Advertising Media Sales Executive
Microsoft
01.1998 - 03.2004
Managed online metrics and made recommendations for continued improvement and optimization.
Prepared and delivered sales presentations to businesses to sell new advertising programs.
Clients included eBay, Gap, Walmart.
Education
Certified Nutritional Consultant -
AANC-American Association of Nutrition Consultants
01.2017
Certified Spin Instructor -
Johnny G Spinning
San Francisco, CA
01.1996
Certified Group Fitness Instructor -
ACE Fitness
San Jose, CA
01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06.1993
Skills
Positive attitude and approachable personality
Ability to teach and motivate people of all ages and backgrounds
Great communication skills for explaining techniques and movements clearly
High level of physical fitness
Timeline
Online Fitness Instructor
Motivate With Melis - "Hoops & Gloss Workout"
04.2020 - 12.2022
Owner, Health & Fitness Coach
Motivate With Melis
09.2019 - Current
Certified Nutrition Coach
Cambiati Wellness
08.2017 - 06.2019
Group Fitness Instructor
Baby Boot Camp
01.2005 - 06.2006
Online Advertising Media Sales Executive
Microsoft
01.1998 - 03.2004
Spin Instructor
YMCA Of San Francisco
01.1996 - 12.1997
Certified Nutritional Consultant -
AANC-American Association of Nutrition Consultants