Category: FITNESS

         YOGA INSTRUCTOR           Professional Profile     Enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience in development and integration of wellness programs for adults. Topics of expertise include exercise prescription and instruction, stress reduction, and nutrition education. Desires a role to develop, implement, and facilitate health and wellness programs in a worksite environment.       Relevant Experience     Fitness and Exercise Professional:   Registered Yoga Teacher focused on adults looking to improve health.  Group Fitness Instructor since1999 with focus on improved movement.  Personal Trainer for 2 years, with emphasis on functional movements for lifestyle and weight loss.  Program development and delivery for corporate wellness fitness classes.     Nutrition Educator:   Designed and implemented nutrition education seminars for adults.  Led grocery store tours for education on healthy shopping choices.  Taught basic nutrient fundamentals, including how to read a food label.  Developed 8 week challenge with focus on weight loss and wellness.  College Nutrition Adjunct Teacher for 2 years.    Wellness Coach:    Co-Coordinator for community 8 week weight loss program conducted 3-4 times per year   Coached individuals as they create healthy behavior changes.   Provided guidance for clients in the development of and following through with health and wellness goals and objectives.  Communicated with clients face-to-face, through email, and telephone to provide guidance and motivation.    ​  Outdoor Adventure Group Coordinator and Chair:   Responsible for promoting and leading monthly group outdoor activities such as hiking, paddle boarding, and biking.         Work Experience      Yoga Instructor    January 2015   to   Current     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Teaching yoga classes for adults with emphasis on functional fitness for lifestyle.  Established format which includes strength, balance, flexibility, range of motion, and stress reduction.          Program Co-coordinator and Coach; Fitness Instructor (Independent)     April 2011   to   August 2014     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Co-Coordinated and Coached for "Building Better Bodeez" weight loss/wellness program (BBB).   Developed, promoted, and implemented "Nutrition Challenge" program.   Created the Nutrition Connection Office.   Collaborated with community health and fitness professionals in developing events for community.  Performed and evaluated fitness assessments and body composition measurements.  Taught weekly fitness classes (Zumba, Spinning, Yoga, Strength/Toning, Aqua Fitness)   Collaborated with team of coaches and instructors to provide current and science based fitness and nutrition information for clients   Led senior specific fitness and nutrition meetings and events "Bodeez Boomers Club"   Developed and chaired outdoor adventure group.          Nutrition and Anatomy Adjunct Instructor    June 2009   to   April 2011     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Designed and implemented weekly lesson plans for 25-55 students per session.  Tailored educational curriculum to students with a range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.  Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.  Produced and maintained syllabus, lessons, and grades utilizing web-based learning management.  Attended quarterly education meetings for faculty.          Group Fitness Instructor/ Personal Trainer    October 1999   to   April 2010     Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Teach weekly group fitness classes, which included Spinning, Yoga, and Zumba.  Perform assessments and personal train new members to use equipment.          Spa Manager and Skin Care Specialist    October 1999   to   August 2000     Company Name   －   City  ,   State            Education      Certificate   :   Wellness Coach  ,   2015    Wellcoaches School of Coaching                  Master of Science   :   Exercise Science and Health Promotion   ,   2011    California University of Pennsylvania   －   City  ,   State  ,   USA            Bachelor of Science   :   Nutrition  ,   2007    Indiana University of Pennsylvania   －   City  ,   State  ,   USA            Certifications      Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200), certified by Yoga Alliance  Exercise Is Medicine (EIM), credential by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)   Fitness Instructor (ACE), certified by American Council on Exercise  Aquatic Fitness Professional (AEA), certified by Aquatic Exercise Association  ​CPR/AED/First Aid, certified by American Red Cross  Life Guard, certified by American Red Cross        Publications      Nutrition Consultant/Contributor, Zumba Lovers Cookbook for Ashley Pound Creative, LLC. Contributed advice and research on healthy ingredients and substitutions for fitness- and weight-conscious readers (2012-2013).  Peer Reviewer, Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems "Synergy of Human Movement" course for health and fitness professionals (www.pinnacle-tcs.com) (2012-2013).    Contributing Writer of wellness-related articles for the "Laurel Mountain Post", a monthly community publication.        Skills      Program development and implementation  Experienced in research, as it relates to evidence based healthcare practice  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook  Problem solving and analytical skills