Sarah Catherine Festa
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Nutrition graduate student with experience in fitness, health coaching and client-centered wellbeing. I have over ten years experience working with people from many different walks of life, enabling them to negotiate behaviour change, create better habits and work towards meaningful health objectives. From my perspective, education alone isn’t enough to create change that lasts and I am passionate about integrating evidence-based nutrition with practical, personalized support. Seeking a supervised practice experience to further strengthen my nutrition counseling and clinical skills as a future Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Studio Manager
F45 Training Center City
Philadelphia, PA
02.2026 - Current
- Oversee daily operations and member engagement programs at a boutique fitness studio offering an eclectic mix of clients from casual exercisers to serious athletes.
- Apply behavior change strategies and client-centered coaching techniques to enhance adherence to health and wellness goals.
- Provide personalized instruction and support in a pleasant, inclusive environment that encourages long-term lifestyle improvement.
- Coordinate and facilitate community wellness and outreach programs, fitness challenges and community involvement initiatives that foster positive behaviors.
Personal Trainer
Equinox
Philadelphia, PA
10.2024 - Current
- Educate clients on safe activity and evidence-based wellness habits to maintain health and reduce the chance of injury.
- Develop tailored programs according to client goals, readiness for change and physical abilities.
- Encourage client motivation and accountability through supportive coaching and communication.
- Chosen to participate in the Coach Mentorship Program to help onboard and develop new fitness professionals.
Senior Account Manager
The Sales Arms
Remote
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Develop and maintain partnerships with health and wellness organizations, develop good communication and high levels of client satisfaction.
- Work with a variety of stakeholders to discover needs, address concerns and promote corporate goals.
- Achieve high client retention through proactive communication and resolution.
- Develop professional communication, organizational and relationship-management abilities that are adaptable to interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
- Clients include: StretchLab, Pure Barre, CycleBar, barre3, ClubPilates, etc.
Studio Manager & Personal Trainer
Train & Nourish
Philadelphia, PA
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Marketing tactics to promote the studio to potential clientele. Manage studio social media and advertising strategies.
- Provide monthly and quarterly KPIs such as sales, conversions, retention, etc. Manage studio inventory, payroll, staff relations.
- Design, design and lead individual and group fitness sessions, dietary counseling and programming.
- Maintain positive client relationships that contribute to client retention and studio growth and development.
General Manager & Personal Trainer
Philadelphia Sports Club
Philadelphia, PA
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Implement marketing methods to promote studio to prospective clients. Manage studio social media and advertising strategies.
- Provide monthly and quarterly KPIs such as sales, conversions, retention, etc. Manage studio inventory, payroll, staff relations.
- Develop, design and conduct individual and group fitness programs and nutritional advice and programming.
- Build positive customer interactions that allows for client retention and studio expansion and development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John's University
Queens, NY01-2013
Master of Science - Nutrition
College of Natural Sciences at Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2028
Skills
- Behavior Change Strategies
- Health & Wellness Coaching
- Nutrition Education
- Goal Setting & Program Planning
- Client-Centered Counseling
- Community Outreach
- Program Coordination
- Leadership & Team Development
- Data Tracking & Outcome Monitoring
- Relationship Management
Certification
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC)
- Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
- American Red Cross CPR/AED
Timeline
Studio Manager
F45 Training Center City
02.2026 - Current
Personal Trainer
Equinox
10.2024 - Current
Senior Account Manager
The Sales Arms
02.2024 - 02.2026
Studio Manager & Personal Trainer
Train & Nourish
10.2022 - 02.2024
General Manager & Personal Trainer
Philadelphia Sports Club
10.2020 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Nutrition
College of Natural Sciences at Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John's University