MELISSA RUIZ
New York,NY
Summary
Highly skilled community builder and vibrant public speaker. Passionate about fostering human-first and genuine connections within diverse communities to drive transformative change to make a lasting difference in the workplace.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
Orangetheory
12.2022 - Current
- Lead 12-15 classes weekly, embodying Orangetheory's "More Life" ethos
- Mentor team of 4 resident coaches and substitutes, providing training and evaluations
- Organize monthly workshops, events, and fundraisers resulting in a 4% increase in class utilization, +14% in member retention
- Utilize social media and WhatsApp groups to foster member engagement both in-studio and remotely
- Maintain fitness studio equipment and request maintenance work orders when needed
- Assisted in recruitment and selection of additional coaching staff to establish strong and competent team
CEO and Founder
Show and Tell with Mel
05.2020 - Current
- Develop content for advertising, recruitment, and instruction on public speaking and storytelling skills for up to 20 one-on-one clients annually
- Coach clients within their speaking goals: TEDx, pitching for company funding, presenting at conferences
- Host online speaking events for groups and individuals and deliver training and keynotes for universities and corporations
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with prospects, customers, vendors, and strategic partners
Fitness Manager
Daily Burn
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed team of 15 trainers in systematic creation and delivery of over 500 new workout programs
- Provided constructive verbal and written feedback to trainers to improve on-camera presence and delivery of workouts
- Recruited diverse fitness team along with producers to evolve brand
- Brainstormed and strategically launched programming to retain customer base and attract new customers
Lead Facilitator
Swift Kick
10.2015 - 04.2020
- Presented 50+ student leadership training and orientation keynote speeches annually, nationally and internationally
- Developed and delivered online and in-person training content
- Organized quarterly day-long retreats for full-time employees and interns
- Streamlined training processes for increased efficiency and improved knowledge retention among participants
Associate Director for LIU Promise
Long Island University
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Coordinated and delivered engaging educational programming for student population within $40,000 annual budget
- Advised caseload of 180 students and supervised 15 staff members
- Served as instructor for First Year Seminar in learning community program
Assistant Director for Student Leadership & Engagement
Georgian Court University
07.2011 - 02.2014
- Implemented and evaluated new leadership program including workshops, e-portfolios, and mentorship
- Developed training curriculum and materials for participants in all training sessions
- Recruited, hired, and trained 80+ student volunteers for university groups and projects
- Contributed to strategic planning during re-branding transition from single sex to co-ed institution
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick05.2009
Skills
- TEDx Speaker
- Communication Strategy Development
- Project Management
- Event Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Group Dynamics
- Persuasive techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Talent Development
- Client Engagement
- Strategic Planning
Timeline
Head Coach
Orangetheory
12.2022 - Current
Fitness Manager
Daily Burn
10.2021 - 11.2022
CEO and Founder
Show and Tell with Mel
05.2020 - Current
Lead Facilitator
Swift Kick
10.2015 - 04.2020
Associate Director for LIU Promise
Long Island University
10.2014 - 02.2016
Assistant Director for Student Leadership & Engagement
Georgian Court University
07.2011 - 02.2014
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers University
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