Hi, I’m
SAMANTHA BLEVINS
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dynamic health and wellness leader with a proven track record at Eastside YMCA, surpassing revenue goals by 24%. Skilled in program development and team leadership, I excel in strategic planning and community outreach, driving impactful initiatives that enhance member engagement and satisfaction. Passionate about fostering inclusive environments and achieving exceptional results.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
10
Certification
Work History
EASTSIDE YMCA
HEALTH & WELLNESS DIRECTOR
10.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Company Overview: Non-profit organization focused on health and wellness.
- Lead daily weight room, sports performance center and group exercise spaces to ensure operations are safe and efficient.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops schedules and leads wellness department team.
- Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
- Mentors staff to achieve set goals.
- Develops and monitors program budgets and meets fiscal objectives.
- Revenue generation goals of over $200,000.
- In the first year as a leader my department surpassed revenue goal by 24%.
- Prior to my leadership at Eastside YMCA, 2021-2022 revenue was $80,800.
- Current revenue for 2024-2025 is $187,000.
- Conducts thorough assessments, create customized workout plans, adapt programs to be flexible and adaptable in modifying workout plans and strategies based on the individual's progress, feedback, and changing needs, ensuring continuous improvement and optimal results.
- Stay current on research, trends, and best practices in the fitness industry to continuously enhance the team and own knowledge and skills in developing effective and innovative training programs.
- Manages program implementation and assessment to ensure best practice of programming.
- Work with various departments to ensure alignment and success in all areas.
- Evaluates feedback from members and staff to enhance service and address issues promptly.
- Contribute to strategic planning to support company goals and values.
- Leads and supports public relations and fund-raising efforts.
- Non-profit organization focused on health and wellness.
STARBRIDGE SERVICES
COMMUNITY HABILITATION SPECIALIST
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Provide care to individuals with diverse needs of support: including but not limited to homelessness and persons with developmental disabilities.
- Our daily goals are based on their individualized plan and valued outcomes as established by their team of Fiscal Intermediaries and Behavioral Specialists.
- This job requires being proactive and encouraging others towards their goals.
- Utilized personal and professional networks to identify, acquire and manage new clients.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
PERKUP SWEETS
OWNER
02.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to managing and growing a private bakery business as a hobby.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and independently coordinate.
- Proven track record of setting and achieving personal goals and targets.
- Strong work ethic and dedication to delivering high-quality products to customers.
- Able to balance a full-time job or other commitments while effectively managing a baking business on the side.
- Enthusiastic and passionate about turning a hobby into a successful baking venture.
GRAPHIC SYSTEMS INC
PROJECT COORDINATOR
06.2014 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Project Coordinator assigned to a sales manager.
- This required a high attention to detail and ability to work on several large projects at a time.
- Specialized in Hotel brands and mentored co-workers on the brand and state codes.
- Used Adobe Illustrator to create images, sign specs and layouts for several projects simultaneously.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
- Collaborated with fellow associates to meet client expectations and keep project on schedule.
RYAN LAWN AND TREE
IRRIGATION COORDINATOR
12.2010 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Facilitated change in organization.
- Reduced physical files and digitized records to improve efficiency for updating and retrieval.
- Developed and coordinated a new protocol and system for the department scheduling to reduce costs and to better meet team, client and company needs.
- Worked with upper management to complete complex projects on tight budgets within specific timelines.
- Required prioritizing and organizing internal/external customer needs.
Education
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITYChicago, IL
Bachelor of Science from KINESIOLOGY
05.2025
University Overview
- 3.74 GPA
- Graduated summa cum laude
- National Honor Society for Leadership and Success
KRIPALU CENTER FOR YOGA AND HEALTHStockbridge, MA
FOUNDATIONS OF AYURVEDA from Integrated Lifestyle Science
04.2022
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGERochester
Associate of Applied Science from PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
05.2020
EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITYRochester, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration and Management
05.2012
Skills
- Program development
- Team leadership
- Exercise programming
- Inclusive language
- Budget management
- Community outreach
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Self motivation
- Public speaking
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Corrective Exercise Specialist - American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Nutrition Specialist - American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification - YogaRenew
- Global Leader Certificate - Emerging Global Leader Institute Y-USA
- LIVESTRONG Trainer Certificate - Y-USA
- Foundations of Ayurveda Certificate - Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
- Adult and Child CPR & AED - ASHI
- First Aid - HSI
Accomplishments
- Emerging Global Leaders Institute - a 10 month intensive learning curriculum that concluded with a Community Integrated Project and travels to Kenya, Africa to represent my association in regards to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HEALTH & WELLNESS DIRECTOR
EASTSIDE YMCA
10.2019 - Current
COMMUNITY HABILITATION SPECIALIST
STARBRIDGE SERVICES
01.2019 - Current
PROJECT COORDINATOR
GRAPHIC SYSTEMS INC
06.2014 - 03.2016
OWNER
PERKUP SWEETS
02.2012 - Current
IRRIGATION COORDINATOR
RYAN LAWN AND TREE
12.2010 - 08.2012
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science from KINESIOLOGY
KRIPALU CENTER FOR YOGA AND HEALTH
FOUNDATIONS OF AYURVEDA from Integrated Lifestyle Science
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science from PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts from Business Administration and Management
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