Sara Glees
East Lansing,MI
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health & Wellness Coordinator
MSU Department of Police & Public Safety
12.2023 - Current
- Planned for and purchased $25,000 in fitness equipment to improve on-site fitness center in 2024 including strength training and cardiovascular equipment.
- Developed wellness programs targeted to specific concerns of officers including tactical fitness and nutrition.
- Curated content for wellness newsletters, keeping employees informed and motivated to maintain healthy lifestyles.
- Implemented first responder geared wellness app to provide employees access at their fingertips to physical and mental wellness supports.
- Spearheaded peer support program, equipping employees with skills to support colleagues in distress.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns related to workplace wellness policies and practices.
Student Well-being Coordinator
MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Led the first student wellness program for the College of Veterinary Medicine to support students mental and physical health across all 4 years of Veterinary School.
- Coordinated quarterly lunch & learns for students to increase their wellbeing skills.
- Coached students 1:1 to improve habits and achieve personal goals.
- Actively participated in student recruitment and interviews.
Caregiver Wellness Coordinator
University of Michigan - Sparrow
12.2017 - 09.2022
- Created innovative inaugural caregiver wellness program for 9,000 employees, which included; online wellness portal, fitness and nutrition programs, annual incentive campaigns, quarterly challenges and monthly wellness education workshops
- Managed online wellness portal enrolling 3,000 caregivers
- Assessed program for new trends and changes and reworked to elevate, improve, and adjust to best practices.
- Established strong partnerships across the health system. Worked closely with marketing, personal trainers and registered dietitians.
- Created and led marketing campaigns designed to increase participation in workplace wellness programs.
- Actively participated in team projects for Sparrow initiatives: Michigan Mile, Corporate Wellness Screenings, Community Flu Shots
- Organized events: annual walk with the CEO, bi-annual wellness checks, organizing volunteers, working with vendors, layout, set up/tear down, registration and production, security, safety and accessibility
- Evaluated effectiveness of wellness initiatives through feedback and health metrics, adapting strategies to meet evolving needs.
- Implemented rewards system for wellness program participation, boosting employee engagement and fostering culture of health.
- Enhanced onboarding process by including wellness program orientations, integrating new hires into health culture from day one.
Fitness & Wellness Supervisor
University of Michigan - Sparrow Michigan Athletic
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Continued to manage daily operations of fitness areas while taking on added responsibility for caregiver wellness.
- Managed 2 on-site hospital fitness centers serving 400 employees. Ordered and maintained equipment, managed memberships and tours, and taught participants how to properly utilize equipment.
- Collaborated across departments to develop a strategic wellness plan for health system
- Organized and led first ever Walk with the CEO event, with 200 participants.
- Boosted employee satisfaction by creating engaging wellness activities tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with upper management to develop strategic goals concerning employee well-being and its impact on organizational performance.
- Performed screenings for markers such as blood pressure, weight, and BMI.
- Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality.
Fitness Supervisor
University of Michigan - Sparrow Michigan Athletic
05.2006 - 11.2014
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the fitness areas of the largest medically based fitness center in the mid-Michigan area.
- Hired, trained, and coached a large staff of part time employees to provide outstanding customer service.
- Planned and executed over $3 million in capital improvements to fitness equipment and facilities.
- Assisted in planning, renovation, and redesign of locker room facilities
- Developed systems for routine equipment inspection and maintenance reporting. Worked directly with maintenance team to turn around 90% of repairs in 24 hours.
- Created and implemented FitKids program which engaged members children (ages of 8 – 12) on proper use of cardio and weight room equipment, encouraging wellness development alongside their guardian
- Oversaw program plan development and execution for paid fitness programs.
- Part of leadership team that grew membership from 8,000 to 16,000 with a retention rate of 83%.
- Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
- Managed league coordinators and budgets for racquet sports (racquetball, handball, and squash).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2006
Skills
- Health promotion
- Program leadership
- Budget oversight
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fitness center management
Certification
- Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Wellcoaches - 2017 - Present
- Barre3 Instructor/Mentor, Barre3 East Lansing - May 2020 - Present
- Certified Personal Trainer, NASM - 2023 - Present
Timeline
Health & Wellness Coordinator
MSU Department of Police & Public Safety
12.2023 - Current
Student Well-being Coordinator
MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
01.2023 - 12.2023
Caregiver Wellness Coordinator
University of Michigan - Sparrow
12.2017 - 09.2022
Fitness & Wellness Supervisor
University of Michigan - Sparrow Michigan Athletic
11.2014 - 12.2017
Fitness Supervisor
University of Michigan - Sparrow Michigan Athletic
05.2006 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Michigan State University
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