Michelle Foley Cooke
Edina,MN
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Track Coach
Western, Quinte Legion, Moira High School
- Honed competency in rules, meet procedures and coaching techniques prominent in track and field to build strong routines of training and conditioning.
- Enforced reasonable expectations for team conduct on trips and during meets to build positive image for organization and team alike.
- Enforced discipline and sportsmanlike behavior, establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of standards by individual students.
- Pushed athletes through rigorous training drills following practice schedule, enforcing appropriate exertion levels.
- Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices.
- Coached individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement in target sports.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Assisted clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Owner/Set Designer
Ambience/WCCO Contract
03.2015 - Current
- Coordinated set design, propping and decoration in conjunction with photo art directors.
- Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
- Produced detailed rough drafts and scale work-ups showcasing set, scenery and property demands.
- Design and Implement Holiday decorations for TV
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Board Member
JP4 Foundation
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
- Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
- Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate short- and long-term success.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Volunteer/Spokesperson Representative
Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Advocated for organizational mission through professional communication strategies and planned public appearances.
- Shared message of company with general public through traditional media and social media platforms.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
- Directly interacted with Children and families monthly, providing meals and arts and crafts opportunities
Founder and President
Cooke Family Foundation Of Hope
08.2005 - 08.2013
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing the Foundation's reputation.
Case Manager
St Leonard's Home
04.1999 - 05.2001
- Specialized in intake and release assessment for Juvenile closed custody facility
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address delinquent's needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to delinquent's.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition delinquent's to appropriate service providers in community.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for delinquent's at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for delinquent's.
Personal Trainer
01.1998 - 11.2000
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
- Developed specialized programs for athletes of all levels to reach competition goals.
- Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences
Queen's University
Kingston, ONSkills
- Emotional Awareness
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Social Perceptiveness
- Multitasking and Organization
- Positive Interactions
- Motivational Techniques
- Learning Strategies
- Stress Tolerance
- Safety Standards
- Competition Readiness
- Practice Planning and Management
- Athlete Support
Accomplishments
Nike Ambassador
National Cross Country Champion
Multiple Provincial(State) Champion in Cross Country and Track and Field
Ontario Athletic Achievement Award Winner High School track meet in my name - "Michelle Foley Invitational"
Timeline
Board Member
JP4 Foundation
02.2018 - 09.2022
Owner/Set Designer
Ambience/WCCO Contract
03.2015 - Current
Volunteer/Spokesperson Representative
Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh
08.2009 - 08.2013
Founder and President
Cooke Family Foundation Of Hope
08.2005 - 08.2013
Case Manager
St Leonard's Home
04.1999 - 05.2001
Personal Trainer
01.1998 - 11.2000
Track Coach
Western, Quinte Legion, Moira High School
Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences
Queen's University
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