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Melody Zoller

New York,NY

Summary

Title: Director of Programming & Production


Summary: Experienced programming and production manager with over 10 years of expertise in content programming, production, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Strong background in health and wellness, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes, with a focus on women's health initiatives.
  • Passionate about advancing wellness, work is driven by a commitment to leading large-scale productions, streamlining workflows, and ensuring projects stay on track within budget.
  • Proven ability to align production deliverables with strategic goals, employing data to enhance performance and guide decision-making.
  • Skilled in risk management, team leadership, and producing high-quality content across platforms, consistently delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Programming and Production

Our Body Electric
10.2018 - Current
  • Led and oversaw content programming and production across multiple platforms, improving member engagement by 21% through innovative content strategies
  • Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment of programming with editorial and product goals, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and member experience
  • Reduced departmental expenses by 68% through strategic content management, budget optimization, and workflow improvements
  • Managed in-house and remote productions from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and creative vision

Sr. Instructor Operations Manager /Master Instructor

Slt Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone)
04.2014 - 06.2020
  • Directed day-to-day operations of the national instructor roster, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and scheduling
  • Developed and standardized training processes, improving instructor performance and client satisfaction
  • Managed cross-functional relationships with the leadership team to align business objectives with operational needs.

Training Teams Manager and Personal Trainer

Dogpound
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Developed training programs utilized by a wide variety of clients with diverse fitness profiles, achieving high levels of client satisfaction
  • Oversaw the creation of systems and processes to streamline operations and improve team performance, increasing trainer productivity and efficacy by 25%.

Training Development Associate and Senior Instructor

City Row
07.2015 - 09.2018
  • Coordinated and facilitated instructor training programs, ensuring consistent quality control across locations
  • Contributed to the development of hybrid fitness programs, combining rowing and strength training, driving member retention and growth by 30%.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre -

Theater Notre Dame de Namur University
06.2008

Skills

  • Content Strategy
  • Team Leadership
  • Production Management
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Budget Optimization
  • Process Improvement
  • Functional Strength Training
  • Health Coaching
  • Training Programs

Certification

  • NASM certified personal trainer
  • UESCA running coach
  • IIN Health Coach, Hormone Specialist
  • Precision Nutrition L1 Coach
  • GGS Women's Health, Pre/Postnatal, Menopause Specialist

Timeline

Director of Programming and Production

Our Body Electric
10.2018 - Current

Training Teams Manager and Personal Trainer

Dogpound
08.2017 - 12.2018

Training Development Associate and Senior Instructor

City Row
07.2015 - 09.2018

Sr. Instructor Operations Manager /Master Instructor

Slt Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone)
04.2014 - 06.2020
  • NASM certified personal trainer
  • UESCA running coach
  • IIN Health Coach, Hormone Specialist
  • Precision Nutrition L1 Coach
  • GGS Women's Health, Pre/Postnatal, Menopause Specialist

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre -

Theater Notre Dame de Namur University
Melody Zoller