Health Training

Amy M. Roberto

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Waynesville, MO 65583

•Instructor/Health Educator• Dynamic leader with 16 years of progressively responsible fitness, exercise science, and health promotion management experience. In-depth knowledge of exercise and fitness principles and guidelines as well as health promotion programming at the worksite and in the community.

I have a strong ability to work with a diverse population. I have developed wellness based fitness program for the Campbell County Senior Wellness Center. The first Senior Center to adopt a whole-person wellness concept. The Senior Center serves as a model for other Senior Centers. Certified personal trainer designed fitness programs for clients of any age. I developed and implemented programs for military community including children, adults and retirees.

EDUCATION Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Studies – Miami University,

Oxford, Ohio, 1995

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education – University of Cincinnati,

Cincinnati, Ohio, 1992

EXPERIENCE

Drury University

Adjunct Instructor, May 2009 to present

Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC

Adjunct Instructor, January 2007 to December 2008

Classes included Fit and Well for Life, Personal Health, Aerobics, Walking for Fitness,

Walk Jog Run, and Yoga. Physical Education and Health Classes were core curriculum within

the Social Science Department of the Community College.

Montague, Eippert & Associates Highland Heights, KY

Project Director, August 2003 to October 2006

Involved in the development, design and integration of a whole-person wellness concept

for clients of MEA. Major focus is on development and design of wellness based fitness

programming. Other responsibilities include administrative duties.

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY

Adjunct Instructor, August 2003 to May 2004

General exercise and core class instruction within the Educational Specialties Department of the University. Assisted in the design and integration of a wellness based fitness community/student learning program, Energize Your Life.

Campbell County Senior Center Wellness Center

Campbell County Fiscal Court, Highland Heights, KY

Wellness Director/Coordinator, January 2005 to May 2006

Directed the development, design and integration of a whole-person wellness based fitness center for a 2000 sq. ft. addition to an already existing senior center. Responsibilities included day to day operations, programming, functional fitness assessments, memberships, supervised student interns from NKU, as well as all other administrative duties. The Wellness Center was in part due to a collaborative grant between Northern Kentucky University Scripps Center for Successful Aging, Montague, Eippert & Associates and Campbell County Fiscal Court. The Wellness Center was open to residents of Campbell County ages 65 and over. Under my direction, the Wellness Center received two awards, The 2006 NuStep Pinnacle Award of Excellence In Wellness Programming and the Best Practices Award from the American Society on Aging. (Development and design of this program was completed while employed by Montague, Eippert and Associates.)

U.S. Naval Hospital Health Promotion – Okinawa, Japan

Health Promotion Specialist, Health & Wellness Center, 2001 to June 2003

Implemented health promotion programs to USN Hospital Command and the military community on 7 USMC bases in Okinawa Japan. Programs: nutrition/weight management, tobacco cessation, fitness/exercise, injury prevention, high blood pressure, and STD/HIV awareness that were presented in exhibits, seminars/classes, briefs, screenings, and workshops. Highlights of accomplishments:

 Awarded Senior Civilian of the Quarter, 4th Quarter 2001, and 1st Quarter 2003

 Fostered a multidisciplinary approach to health promotion by partnering with Marine Corps Community Services Health Promotion to enhance wellness programming to the military community on Okinawa Japan.

 Conducted the BUMED approved 10-week nutrition/weight management program for Command-Directed Fitness Enhancement Program two times per year.

 Implemented other 4-week behavior modification weight management workshop for overweight Sailors, Marines, and community.

 Established an island wide health education newsletter.

 Organized educational programming and community interventions on a monthly basis such as Annual Kids Wellness Camp (01,02), Breast Cancer Charity Balls raised over $8,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and cholesterol screenings.

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) – Okinawa, Japan

Fitness Director, July 1999 – March 2001

 Promoted to manage, design and implement fitness programs, group fitness classes, personal training, healthy heart education classes, and nutrition programs for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and military community to 7 USMC bases.

 Fitness Coordinator - Organized and implemented all fitness, group exercise, and nutrition and wellness programs for Camp Hansen Marines.

American Senior Fitness Association – New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Certification Auditor, January 1997 – July 1999

 Instructed, tested, and evaluated certification candidates in the following older adult certifications Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Long Term Care Personal Trainer.

Q The Sports Club - Bedford, TX

Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, January 1996 – April 1999

 Conducted personal training for apparently healthy individuals as well as special populations.

Trinity Terrace Retirement Village - Fort Worth, TX

Exercise Training for Older Adults, January 1997 – April 1999

 Developed/designed/implemented an exercise class 3 days per week, presented educational lectures, and exercise programs using the NuStep recumbent bike.

Maple Knoll Village Wellness Center - Springfield, Ohio

Fitness Director, January 1995 - November 1996

 Fitness Director Oct. 95-Nov. 96. Volunteered Jan 95–Oct 95

 Managed, designed and implemented fitness and wellness programs, group fitness classes (including chair exercise), and health promotion classes and seminars for older adult residents of Maple Knoll Village.

 Supervised seven employees.

 Designed/Implemented a 10-week research study, The Effectiveness of Strength Training in Older Adults.

Miami University - Oxford, Ohio

Graduate Teacher Assistant, August 1994 – September 1995

 Classes: Tennis, Aerobic Training, Racquetball, and Concepts of Weight Training.

St. Luke World of Sports - Florence, KY

Student Intern, January 1992 – March 1992

 Monitored Phase 2 and Phase 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation.

The Cincinnati Health Department - Cincinnati, OH

Exercise Specialist Volunteer, April 1991 – June 1991

 Instructed an exercise and flexibility program at a retirement community.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

ACSM Professional Alliance

Yogafit

American Senior Fitness Association

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

American Red Cross CPR / FIRST AID

ACSM Health Fitness Instructor (pending)

Tobacco Cessation Facilitator

American Senior Fitness Association

The Cooper Institute Health Promotion Director

YogaFit Level One and Senior Certified Instructor

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