Michelle Lee Graham
Watertown,NY
Summary
Offering strong foundation in leadership and business strategy with proven track record of success in many professional roles and readiness to excel in senior leadership position. Brings robust understanding of business operations and strategic planning, alongside advanced skills in team management and process optimization. Ready to use and develop leadership and strategic planning skills to the Jefferson County Community Board role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Health and Wellness
Watertown Family YMCA
09.2009 - Current
-Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members and staff.
-Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging YMCA staff to take risks in pursuit of solutions.
-Developed strong relationships with key community partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
-Led cross-functional teams to successfully launch new programs, meeting deadlines and formulating budgets.
-Planned and integrated project and program schedules.
-Maintained positive member relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective solutions.
-Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented training programs to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.2001
Skills
-Administrative oversight
-Collaborative leadership
-Team management
-Team building and motivation
-Organizational development
-Data analytics
Accomplishments
-Over 30 Years experience working in the Health, Fitness, and Wellness Industry.
-National Grant Writer: Having procured well over $225,000.00 in grant awards in the last 10 years.
-Innovative: Having brought eight Evidenced Based Health Initiatives to the YMCA.
-Group Exercise Leader: Les Mills Body Pump Certified, Virtual and Live Program Development
-Personal Trainer: Specializing in creative ways to improve activities of daily living and quality of life
-Collaborator: Bridging the gap from fitness professional to provider practice
Certification
-American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
-American Council on Exercise Certified Group Exercise Instructor
-American Red Cross Certified CPR/AED
-YMCA Program Administrator for the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, Enhance Fitness, Healthy Weight and Your Child, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Diabetes Self-Management Program, Blood Pressure Self Monitoring Program, Walk with Ease, A Matter of Balance, Laurie's Light and YMCA Weight loss.
Timeline
Senior Director of Health and Wellness
Watertown Family YMCA
09.2009 - Current
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Syracuse University
-American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
-American Council on Exercise Certified Group Exercise Instructor
-American Red Cross Certified CPR/AED
-YMCA Program Administrator for the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, Enhance Fitness, Healthy Weight and Your Child, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Diabetes Self-Management Program, Blood Pressure Self Monitoring Program, Walk with Ease, A Matter of Balance, Laurie's Light and YMCA Weight loss.
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