Jess Joiner
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
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CAREER To develop, implement, and direct successful health, wellness, and
OBJECTIVE fitness programs in a challenging, energetic, and professional
setting.
EDUCATION University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
8/99 - 12/04 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sport Sciences
PROFESSIONAL Cheek-Powell Wellness Center (BayCare Health System), Clearwater,
EXPERIENCE FL
5/2008-Present Fitness Coordinator
Administer fitness assessments consisting of resting heart rate,
blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength and endurance,
flexibility and sub max VO2.
Coordinate with neurological physicians to implement a balance
program to help assist with Parkinson, Stroke and Alzheimer
patients.
Perform physician required pre- and post-operation consultations
with individuals seeking bariatric procedures
Instruct group fitness classes of seniors to help improve
strength, balance, endurance, posture and flexibility.
Coordinate Phase II cardiac rehab graduates into Phase III
wellness programs
Successful interaction with members of all ages using enthusiasm,
patience and sensitivity.
Responsible for hiring, training, managing and providing
continuing education to the fitness staff.
Assist in the development and implementation of a company wide
wellness incentive program designed to keep BayCare team members
healthy by educating and encouraging them to exercise and eat
healthy.
4/2006-5/2008 Maintain wellness center cleanliness, repair equipment as needed,
as well as ordering new equipment in order to provide the best
quality to our members.
BayCare Wellness Services, Largo, FL
Wellness Support Coordinator
Support three wellness centers in marketing and membership sales.
Develop community relationships.
Implement market analysis in order to keep three wellness centers
competitive.
4/2005-4/2006 Manage delinquent member accounts for three wellness centers.
Assist in company wide wellness program benefiting BayCare team
members that encouraged adopting healthier lifestyles by giving
financial assistance.
Carillon Wellness Center (BayCare Health System), St Petersburg,
FL
Fitness Specialist
Administer fitness assessments consisting of resting heart rate
and blood pressure, body composition, muscular strength and
2/2005-4/2005 endurance, flexibility and sub max VO2.
Prescribed exercise programs based on client's goals and medical
history.
Provide nutritional counseling.
Interact and assist fitness center members as needed.
Regular maintenance of equipment including cleaning, repair, and
preventative maintenance.
8/2004-12/2004 Palm Harbor Wellness Center (BayCare Health System), Palm Harbor,
FL
Exercise Leader
Assisted members with their exercise programs.
Implemented exercise prescriptions prescribed by Fitness
Specialists.
Performed maintenance duties which allowed the fitness center to
be presented in a clean, orderly and non-hazardous manner.
Cheek-Powell Wellness Center (BayCare Health System), Clearwater,
FL
Fitness Intern
Implemented a bariatric pre/post operation exercise program.
Observed fitness assessments.
Assisted with ongoing exercise programs currently in place.
CERTIFICATIONS AND American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified Health and
SPECIAL SKILLS Fitness Instructor
First Aid and CPR certified
Motivational and attentive to clients.
Excellent communication, teamwork, organizational, and computer
skills.
PERSONAL INTERESTS Half Marathon, 15K, 10K, and 5K road racing
Triathlon competitor
Weight Lifting