ROBYN A. KADE
Cherry Hill
Summary
Motivated fitness professional with 24 years of expertise in successfully resolving issues and conflicts in fast-paced sales-driven settings. Personable individual offering skilled collaboration and effective communication skills. In-depth knowledge of techniques to promote client satisfaction and progress.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer
Katz JCC
09.2022 - Current
- Instruct classes for the JWellFit program (medical-based fitness program)
- Provide health education to members
- Conduct fitness assessments
- Medical Advisory Board member
- Wellness Coach for the Fit For Kids program
- Group Fitness Instructor (Barre Intensity)
- Provide fitness instruction to my clients and members
- Parkinson's Connection Personal Trainer
Fitness Specialist
William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness
03.2006 - 11.2022
- Completed the Ritz – Carlton Customer Service Training “Memorable Customer Service.”
- Internship Supervisor (2012 to 2015)
- Actively participated with the management team to renew our medical fitness facility certification
- Hired and onboarded interns
- Developed a hands-on internship curriculum
- Monitored workflow to improve intern time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated intern performance and coached to improve weak areas.
- Safety Manager (2012 to 2015)
- Submitted work orders and ordered supplies when needed for first aid and safety bags.
- Specialize in medical-based fitness training.
- Adapt classes to meet the expectations and interests of members, resulting in improved participation.
- Conducted assessments for MyFit Rx and the general membership.
- Instructed MyFit Rx classes (before Covid)
- Taught small group training classes, TRX, Total Gym, balance, and Mindful Stretch
- Adapt fitness and wellness programs to support participants with disabilities and other accessibility concerns
- Oversee the fitness floor to watch for proper lifting technique and overall safety
- Developed strong member relationships with a caring and collaborative approach
- Instruct on the proper use of equipment for the safety of all members
- Participated in health fairs
Adjunct Professor - As Needed
Camden County College
09.2016 - Current
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Instruct wellness and fitness courses
- Work with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
- Develop lesson plans and course curriculum
- Developed and taught a personal enrichment course in stress management.
Founder/CEO
Stress Management Institute for Health and Fitness
08.2014 - Current
- I developed my courses through evidence-based research and multiple health education frameworks.
- Certify health and fitness professionals to become Mind/Body Fitness Practitioners.
- National Fitness Conference presenter
- Oversee two to three college interns per semester.
- Developed strong partnerships with key industry leaders to grow my business. ( ex: Cancer Exercise Training Institute and MedeXN Fitness Institute)
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively to resolve issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create the Medical Fitness Tour. I was key to bringing this fitness conference to Rowan University.
- Planned and instructed various community events.
- Medical fitness-based online personal training and group fitness instruction.
Night Shift Manager, Personal Trainer
Kessler Hospital
03.2000 - 10.2006
- Oversaw the fitness center and five staff members.
- Created and developed a group fitness program for physical therapy patients and our general membership.
- Collected and kept track of membership dues for the fitness center.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
- Enforced safety procedures with all patients and members.
- Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing difficult emotions related to their injury or illness while supervised by a licensed therapist.
- Developed exercise programs for clients after they were discharged from Physical Therapy.
- Prepare for the state audit of the facility
Education
Master of Arts - Lifestyle And Wellness Management
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ08.2023
Certificate of Graduate Study - Health And Wellness Coaching
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Health Promotion and Fitness Management
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Science: Exercise Science
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ05.2002
Personal Training Certificate -
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ05.2002
Skills
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- CPR/AED certified
- Team collaboration
- Exceptional customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
- American Council on Exercise (ACE): Personal trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
- Arthritis Foundation Program Leader
- American Parkinson's Disease Association fitness certification
- American Red Cross CPR/AED
- Barre Intensity Certification
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Exercise Is Medicine
- Nutrition Educator
- Project Healthy Bones
- TRX Instructor
- Courses: Jefferson University Hospital Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
Affiliations
- Camden County College Personal Training Advisory Board Member
- MedFit Network Industry Expert and contributing author
- Family Resource Network Coalition Member
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Katz JCC
09.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor - As Needed
Camden County College
09.2016 - Current
Founder/CEO
Stress Management Institute for Health and Fitness
08.2014 - Current
Fitness Specialist
William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness
03.2006 - 11.2022
Night Shift Manager, Personal Trainer
Kessler Hospital
03.2000 - 10.2006
Master of Arts - Lifestyle And Wellness Management
Rowan University
Certificate of Graduate Study - Health And Wellness Coaching
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts - Health Promotion and Fitness Management
Rowan University
Associate of Applied Science - Science: Exercise Science
Camden County College
Personal Training Certificate -
Camden County College
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