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Skylar Paletta

Pearl River,NY

Summary

Dedicated wellness professional with a strong educational foundation and practical experience bridging the corporate and fitness realms. With a Bachelor's degree in Health Studies and a Master's degree in Exercise Science, bringing a unique blend of academic knowledge and hands-on expertise to drive wellness initiatives. Accomplished in optimizing outreach strategies and improving program operations to maximize effectiveness and resource utilization. Knowledgeable about in-person and online means for reaching members of the community. Strategic and decisive leader with hardworking mentality and years of related experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coach, Sales and Operations Coordinator

Orangetheory Fitness
09.2022 - Current
  • Orchestrated a wide range of events tailored to clientele, enhancing member engagement and satisfaction. These events have fostered a sense of community and driven increased participation, ultimately positively impacting business's bottom line.
  • Implemented effective data collection procedures, meticulously gathering and maintaining crucial client information. This data serves as the foundation for informed decision-making, enabling us to better understand client needs, preferences, and behaviors.
  • Leveraged the insights derived from collected data, to spearhead the development of innovative health and fitness programs. These programs are designed to cater to clients' unique goals and requirements, resulting in enhanced customer retention and improved overall health outcomes.

Graduate Assistant

Montclair State University NJ
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Conducted statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis research and data analysis in exercise science.
  • Administered coursework, graded assignments, and offered constructive feedback.
  • Supported faculty in data collection for potential academic publications.
  • Gathered, reviewed, and synthesized scientific literature from journals like SciFinder and PubMed.
  • Produced scientific graphs and calculations using MS Excel.
  • Presented research findings at conferences.

Operations Coordinator

T-ROC
01.2020 - 05.2023
  • Provided direction and guidance to internal teams in order to achieve targets.
  • Implemented troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.

Founder

Training Wheels Fitness
03.2018 - 01.2023
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

Fitness Director

T-ROC
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Spearheaded the creation and implementation of innovative fitness programs tailored to the unique needs and goals of T-ROC. These programs have consistently promoted physical well-being among employees while aligning with the company's broader wellness initiatives.
  • Successfully engaged C-level executives through persuasive presentations, highlighting the tangible benefits of prioritizing fitness within the corporate environment. My efforts resulted in executive buy-in and support for our fitness initiatives.
  • Hosted and facilitated engaging workshops aimed at educating employees on the importance of fitness and providing practical tips for integrating it into their daily routines. These workshops have empowered employees to take ownership of their health.

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Science

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Health Studies

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Pearl River High School
Pearl River, NY
06.2018

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Project Leadership
  • Organizational Development
  • Outreach Strategies
  • Data Collection Management
  • Data Visualization and Presentations
  • Individual and group coaching

Certification

  • CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor since 2018
  • CPT - Certified Personal Trainer since 2018
  • First Aid/CPR Certified since 2018
  • Introduction to Data Analytics through IBM since 2023


Timeline

Coach, Sales and Operations Coordinator

Orangetheory Fitness
09.2022 - Current

Graduate Assistant

Montclair State University NJ
01.2022 - 12.2023

Operations Coordinator

T-ROC
01.2020 - 05.2023

Fitness Director

T-ROC
01.2019 - 02.2020

Founder

Training Wheels Fitness
03.2018 - 01.2023

Master of Science - Exercise Science

Montclair State University

Bachelor of Science - Health Studies

Monmouth University

High School Diploma -

Pearl River High School
Skylar Paletta