Robin Sammis
topanga,CA
Summary
Certified Pilates instructor with 30+ years of experience and expertise in Group Fitness/Studio Management. Skilled in communication, organization, team leadership, program development, and diverse fitness programs. Excels at creating personalized sessions, preventing injuries, and ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pilates Teacher
Spectrum Athletic Clubs, YogaWorks, Self
Pacific Palisades, Tarzana, Calabasas, CA
04.2000 - Current
- Taught Pilates to clients, developing core strength and flexibility through various Pilates and Pilates-based exercises.
- Adapted exercises for various fitness levels and physical abilities.
- Created individualized exercise programs based on client goals and needs, and worked directly with physical therapists for specific programming for some clients.
- Ensured safe body mechanics whether an individual client or in a group setting.
Pilates Studio Manager, Pilates Nat'l Director
YogaWorks
Tarzana, CA
09.2010 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales revenue for 10 Pilates studios.
- Coordinated the hiring process for new Pilates instructors and Pilates studio managers.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department, including budgeting, scheduling, and staffing.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify opportunities for growth and to increase studio revenue.
- Procured Pilates equipment essential for studio operations.
- Monitored staff performance, addressed issues, and retention.
Group Fitness Manager
Spectrum Athletic Clubs
Pacific Palisades, CA
05.1992 - 02.2009
- Developed, implemented, and monitored group fitness programs to meet the needs of members, which included incorporating a senior program.
- Scheduled classes and coordinated instructor availability for all group fitness activities.
- Assisted in the recruitment, training and evaluation of new instructors.
- Monitored attendance records for each class and provided feedback to instructors on performance metrics.
- Managed the budget for all group fitness programs, including instructor salaries and equipment purchases.
- Researched current trends in group fitness and helped develop new programming initiatives accordingly.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lake Tahoe High
South Lake Tahoe, CA06-1981
Communications
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CASkills
- Team Management
- Collaborative Teamwork Expertise
- Organizational Skills
- Administrative Support
- Effective Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Exercise programming
- Efficient Class Scheduling
Activities you might find me doing
- running
- cycling
- pickleball
- hiking
- raising 2 daughters
Certification
- CPR certified 2024
- NASM certified 2014
- Pilates certified 2001
Timeline
Pilates Studio Manager, Pilates Nat'l Director
YogaWorks
09.2010 - 03.2022
Pilates Teacher
Spectrum Athletic Clubs, YogaWorks, Self
04.2000 - Current
Group Fitness Manager
Spectrum Athletic Clubs
05.1992 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
South Lake Tahoe High
Communications
California State University, Northridge
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