Stacy Ward
Canton,GA
Summary
Holistic health coach dedicated to transforming lives through personalized coaching in behavior change, nutrition, exercise, and chronic disease management. With a strong focus on client satisfaction, I excel in fostering empathetic connections and providing unwavering support to clients. Over the years, I have cultivated a loyal clientele by achieving tangible outcomes such as cholesterol reduction, diabetes risk mitigation, improved bone density, lean muscle gain, weight management, and effective fat loss through tailored programs and coaching. I am deeply passionate about empowering others to adopt healthier lifestyles and am eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to an organization where I can make a meaningful impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NASM CPT / Integrative Health & Wellness Coach
Holos Fit , LLC
Canton , GA
2023.07 - Current
- Facilitate personalized sessions to empower women with hormonal imbalances, helping them achieve their health goals through customized program creation.
- Guiding clients through holistic integrative approach utilizing a customized DESTRESS protocol addressing diet, exercise, stress reduction, toxin removal, rest and recovery, emotional resilience, proper supplementation and success mindset training to optimize health.
- Assisted clients in establishing actionable goals through the application of diverse strategies, such as self-directed exploration and behavior modification.
- Successfully organized and conducted fitness training for individuals and groups in various locations, both physical and virtual.
- Delivered comprehensive information on preventive care measures, nutrition guidelines, fitness recommendations, stress management techniques, and holistic health benefits through online education platforms.
- Utilized technology tools such as video conferencing software, zoom, and practice better to conduct virtual coaching sessions.
- Guide clients through stages of change by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques and the Trans-Theoretical model, while conducting personalized consultations to establish SMART goals.
- Led interactive group workshops focusing on teaching nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, and stress reduction techniques.
- Partnered with clients in achieving exceptional coaching outcomes for disease prevention and lifestyle management via HIPPA complaint platforms.
Franchise Owner/ General Manager
Fit Body Boot Camp
Acworth , GA
2009.07 - 2023.11
- Optimized sales performance by continuously monitoring daily activities, analyzing KPI metrics, and mentoring colleagues for improvement.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees while implementing mentoring program to enhance positive feedback and engagement
- Established and sustained long-term relationships with a dedicated client base throughout a span of 14.5 years, with over 40% of clients remaining loyal for 5-14 years.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability to over 200 members
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Handled and resolved customer relations issues to ensure client satisfaction.
- Implemented proven sales strategies and effective communication methods to meet company's sales goals
- Promoted a high level of engagement among staff and members, resulting in improved retention rates
- Formed and built lasting business partnerships by actively engaging in networking activities with new or established customers, as well as local businesses.
- Implemented effective advertising campaigns on Facebook, along with optimized sales funnels to maximize conversions.
Head Coach/Certified Personal Trainer
STA-FIT Health Health Solutions
Canton , GA
2008.06 - 2023.07
- Successfully assisted a diverse client base of over 150 individuals with their weight management goals through personalized training programs.
- Assessed clients through screening processes, consistently measuring and monitoring their body composition and strength outcomes.
- Oversaw weight loss challenge programs for contracted Health Clubs and Corporations
- Provided comprehensive instruction to clients regarding optimal nutrition practices, cultivating a resilient mindset, managing stress effectively, and fostering personal responsibility in an outcome-focused program.
- Boosted client retention rates and sales by utilizing personalized fitness goal reinforcement strategies and establishing an engaging, interactive workout atmosphere.
- Designed workouts and instructed boot camp/HIIT, strength exercises, and proper techniques to clients in various settings including In-home, studios, and virtually.
- Performed administrative duties such as phone answering, appointment scheduling, and payment processing.
- Helped over 50 clients lose more than 20lbs-100lbs through various transformation challenges that included habit coaching for mindset, nutrition and exercise.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GASkills
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Personal Training/ Program Design
- Team Building
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- Consultative Selling
- SMART Goal Setting
- Motivational Interviewing Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Time Management
- Nutrition Education
Certification
Certified Integrative Health Practitioner Level 1 & 2 Training - June 2022-June 2023 through Integrative Health Practitioner Institute, NASM - Certified Personal Trainer since 2008, Certified Health & Wellness Coaching through HWCA- April 2024, ( Pursing National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach test July 2024) Certified Health Mindset Coaching, NeuroFit Training, HIIT, TRX, boot camp, strength training, active stretching CPR/ AED current HIPPA Certified 2024 Functional Aging Institute- Functional Aging Training Certification- senior fitness, Certified Menopause Specialist , Certified Revelation Wellness Instructor-Nov.2016
Affiliations
- Create Get Fit & Give Back Programs to raise money and awareness for local charities including MUST Ministries- Burn the Fat Food Drive donated 5 barrels of food yearly for 13yrs. , Goshen Valley and Mostly Mutts- Raised $5,000 through fitness events, Wounded Warrior- Pushup for Charity raised $2,000. Christmas Angels-Yearly toy drive for kids in need, Next Step Ministries raised $2,000 from our Annual Fit body Give Back program.
- Wrote and Co-authored , " Bigger, Better, Stronger, Faster" with other fitness experts and donated the proceeds to charitable causes.
- Nominated Premier Fitness Expert in 2011, Interviewed on Meet the Expert TV show in 2012.
- Helped over thousand clients over past 14 years lose over 20lbs-100lbs and transform their life through habit coaching and results driven programs.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NASM CPT / Integrative Health & Wellness Coach
Holos Fit , LLC
2023.07 - Current
Franchise Owner/ General Manager
Fit Body Boot Camp
2009.07 - 2023.11
Head Coach/Certified Personal Trainer
STA-FIT Health Health Solutions
2008.06 - 2023.07
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Kennesaw State University
Certified Integrative Health Practitioner Level 1 & 2 Training - June 2022-June 2023 through Integrative Health Practitioner Institute, NASM - Certified Personal Trainer since 2008, Certified Health & Wellness Coaching through HWCA- April 2024, ( Pursing National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach test July 2024) Certified Health Mindset Coaching, NeuroFit Training, HIIT, TRX, boot camp, strength training, active stretching CPR/ AED current HIPPA Certified 2024 Functional Aging Institute- Functional Aging Training Certification- senior fitness, Certified Menopause Specialist , Certified Revelation Wellness Instructor-Nov.2016
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