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Manager Health

Location:
Fairfax, VA
Posted:
October 15, 2012

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Ursula Moon

Email: abo5y2@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Fairfax

State: VA

Zip: 22033

Country: USA

Phone: 818-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Multifaceted professional with strong leadership, management, development and creative skills. Capable of working efficiently in diverse environments with fast paced demands producing effective results.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles CA 1/2001 to 6/2004 (World Arts and Cultures)

High School Dipolma from California Institute of the Arts, Los Angeles CA 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from National School of the Arts, Los Angeles CA 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Chabot College, Los Angeles CA 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Profile

Multifaceted professional with strong leadership, management, development and creative skills. Capable of working efficiently in diverse environments with fast paced demands producing effective results.

Qualifications

Creative self starter

Accounts payable/receivable

Public affairs/relations

Independent contractor

Contract negotiations

Mentoring/teaching/consulting

Education and training

Scheduling and planning

Critical thinking and analysis

Certified health and fitness professional

Exercise program specialist for private and corporate sectors

Office Administration

Arts administration and education

Strong multi-task skills

Proactive problem solver

Conflict resolution

Client relations

Critical and analytical skills

Research and data analysis

Skilled communicator

Skilled writer and editor

Team building and leadership

Corporate health and fitness specialist

Health and fitness program management and development

Marketing and promotions

Human resources

Professional Value Offered

Management: Successfully managed three small businesses. Managed corporate contracts as an independent contractor. Managed special projects and events as a business owner, contractor and employee. Managed other trainers, consultants and contractors ensuring that duties and responsibilities were performed and maintained successfully

Founder/Director: Established, created and developed three small businesses. Developed and implemented innovative and effective, structure and programs. successfully adhered to rules, regulations and safety guidelines of owning and operating a business in the health and fitness industry with out incident.

Analysis: Performed competitive analysis for private and corporate clients to make recommendations for increased growth in in individual and group programs.

Program Coordinator and Development: Creative design of programs, projects and classes and the successful implementation and/or integration of these programs in an array of professional fast paced work environments. Collaborated with staff, team members and executives on special projects and events effectively

Facilitating: Established successful organization and communication of content and services provided in workshop, seminar, class and retreat settings.

Leadership: Able to effectively lead small and large groups in a host of different environments. Effective one on one and group team building skills through mentoring, coaching and training.Held positions as a director, program manager and lead consultant where I was responsible to effectively managed others. Effective team builder who can work successfully with a cross mix of people.

Training and Education: Academic teacher training; taught undergraduate class at UCLA prepared college level curriculum and successfully completed college level teaching apprenticeship

Developed curriculum and training materials for classes, lectures workshops and seminars in variety of professional settings, such as university undergraduate classes, corporate health and fitness programs, special events, private and group training and mentoring sessions.

Consulting: Established and provided consulting services to private clients, corporate clients, organizations and events focused on health, wellness and fitness programming.

Corporate Health and Fitness: Established and implemented effective well designed, health, wellness and fitness programs in the corporate setting. Executed training and education by way of classes, lectures and educational materials.

Freelance Writer/Editor: Created and documented well researched and cited articles for publication independently. Strong creative writing and editorial skills. able to meet deadlines effectively and work independently.

Professional Experience

March 2012 to Current

Examiner.com Washington DC

Freelance Writer and Editor

Freelance writer health and fitness writer and educator for online publication.

Established writer of health, fitness and nutrition articles

Established writer of articles related to dance, performance, health and injury prevention

Established editor responsible for producing ready to publish articles at submission

Research; responsible for having all articles well research and properly cited for publication

Critical thinking and data analysis skills

August 2010 to January 2012

Quick Fitness Solutions Atlanta, Georgia

Senior Health and Fitness Consultant, Program Manager, Certified Health and Fitness Professional

Created and implemented employee health, wellness and fitness programs designed for medium to large private and corporate businesses. Focusing on health promotion, education and adaptation of healthy lifestyle changes and maintenance.

Managed company's Los Angeles corporate account.

Implemented company's core program structure and adhered to specific guidelines and safety protocols effectively.

Lead consultant responsible for curriculum approval of other consultants.

Created and implemented curriculum and programming for corporate fitness classes and lectures.

Conducted effectively a variety of fitness classes and workshops.

Advised and mentored corporate fitness clients.

Worked successfully with corporate client executives and employees on maintaining a preferred program and working environment.

Liaison between corporate client and ceo and president of home office in Atlanta

Assisted in ongoing program development with the company's ceo and president.

Participated in executive meetings with company's ceo and Los Angeles corporate regarding

Participated in promotional events.

Critical thinking and problem solving

Research and data analysis

August 2006 to December 2011

Ursula Moon Pilates Los Angeles, California

Founder, Director, Health,Wellness and Fitness Consultant, Program Manager, Certified Trainer

Founder and director of a successful small health and fitness business servicing the greater Los Angeles area providing effective health and fitness programming and offering a wide range of services and training modalities.

Managed and sustained a successful small business and was central to the day to day operations and overall effective functioning of the business

Health and fitness program specialist, private and group

programming and training

Coordinated and managed the layout of all executed programs,

Health and wellness consulting and mentoring programs

Program developer and coordinator for private and corporate wellness programs, workshops, health and fitness related events

Created education and training materials for various programs and workshops and for training purposes.

Provided education and training to clients and hired contractors

Certified health and fitness professional specializing in the Pilates method, injury prevention, pre/post natal fitness, weight management and creative and effective lifestyle programming and maintenance.

Executed team building and leadership skills to private and corporate clients and hired independent contractors.

Executed marketing and promotions task.

Created and participated in workshops, lectures and seminars.

Office administration associated with owning a small business.

Problem solving and data analysis

September 2010 to September 2011

The Biggest Losers Malibu, California

Fitness Trainer, Health and Fitness Consultant, Exercise Program Specialist

Implemented effective health and fitness programs to a special population of clients with many health issues and physical limitations in a fast-paced, highly intense and challenging environment.

Implemented company's core structure, programming and guidelines effectively.

Public Relations~ Represented the company in a host of media events.

Provided health and fitness consultations to clients

Provided health assessments and fitness testing

Created innovative and effective classes

Provided private and group fitness training services

Provided private and group mentoring

Executed effective group fitness classes

Participated in company promotional events,

Problem solving and data analysis

August 2010 to August 2011

Demand Studios Santa Monica, California

Freelance Writer and Editor

Freelance writer providing articles for Livestrong.com and ehow.com publications

Established writer of health, fitness, nutrition and wellness articles.

Established researcher responsible for having well researched, documented and cited articles for all publications.

Critical thinking, research and data analysis

October 2010 to March 2011

Los Cabos Health and Fitness Challenge Los Cabos, Mxico

Facilitator, Educator, Program Developer, Coordinator and Manager, Spokesperson

Part of th core development team that created designed and produced the first annual Los Cabos Fitness Challenge. The event targeted children through senior citizens in the Los Cabos community., focusing on health promotion, health education and prevention. Bringing awareness to the diabetes and heart disease epidemic that is affecting this community and provided the resources to assist in eliminating the issue,

Program director for fitness challenge

Established core curriculum for health and wellness classes

Participant in health and wellness panel board

Participant in fitness panel board

Health and fitness trainer and consultant

Event facilitator for fitness portion of event

International event spokesperson

Liaison between American and Mexican developers, advisors, directors, sponsors and core team members

Provided problem solving and data analysis to ensure a well organized and documented event.

November 2008 to December 2010

The Peaceful Woman Maui, Hawaii

Facilitator, Marketing and Promotions, Public Relations

Trained and established group facilitator for the company's retreat programs and international projects pertaining to individual self development and community service to communities in need.

Provided group leadership,management and facilitation

Team building and mentoring

Marketing and promotions

Creative program design and implementation

Organized agenda for community projects

Public relations and social media advertising

Participated in international work

August 2003 to November 2009

Mind Body Fitness Tarzana, California

Founder, Mind-Body Director, Program Coordinator and Manager

Established a successful Mind-Body health and fitness business in the greater Los Angeles area focused on health and fitness from an internal and holistic approach, Provided a variety of private and group services enriched in mind-body modalities.

Managed and sustained a successful small business and was central to the day to day operations and overall effective functioning of the business

Mind-body health and fitness specialist

Mind-body health and wellness educator

Provided creative and specialized programming in private and corporate health, wellness and fitness instruction, education and training

Coordinated and managed program layout,

Contract negotiations for private and independent contracts

{Human Resources)Trained and hired independent contractors

Accounts payable and receivable

Scheduling and event planning

Office administration associated with a small business

Problem solver and critical thinker

Research and data analysis

December 2008 to January 2009

Celebrity Fit Bootcamp Los Angeles, California

Founder, Director, Exercise Program Specialist, Program Management and Creation

Created and managed a successful bootcamp business in Los Angeles county that provided fitness services and a variety of high intensity classes with an emphasis on proper body alignment and injury prevention.

Responsible for the management and overall running of business

Responsible for hiring fitness trainers

Provided team building and coaching to the clients and fitness trainers

Developed effective and creative fitness classes

Coordinated and managed program layout, times and locations

Provided private and group fitness training and education

January 2002 to January 2003

University of California of Los Angeles Los Angeles, California

Academic Teacher Training

Provided an academic teaching assistantship within the Dept. of World Arts and cultures while completing my graduate degree at UCLA

Responsible for teaching undergraduate classes

Developed curriculum

Effectively taught and maintained classes, graded assignments and produced grades for all students independently

Designed creative classes and projects for students

Created material for students to participate in department events

May 2000 to May 2001

Los Angeles County Arts Commission Los Angeles, California

Administrative Assistant

Arts administrative assistant for the Los Angeles County's Arts Commission.

Provided administrative support for the county arts commission staff including the executive director and lead program manager.

Assisted in event coordination, office scheduling and planning

Assisted in public relations for department

Assisted in grant evaluation

Assisted in talent scouting

Liaison between artist and arts commission executive staff.

September 1997 to May 2000

California Institute of the Arts Valencia, California

Administrative Assistant

Assisted the entire Admissions office staff including the Director of Admissions as well as the Registrars and Provost offices with the the day to day running of the offices as well as special projects.

Provided admissions assistance to potential students and active students

Participated in the admissions process for the schools of dance, theater, art and animation.

Performed scheduling and planning for auditions, school tours and interviews.

Executed school mailings as advised

Participated in panel discussions for promoting school admissions

Education

2004 University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, California

Master of Arts World Arts and Cultures

Interdisciplinary Masters of Arts degree in cultural studies and dance studies.

Academic Research; Cuba

Academic teaching and training: United States and Cuba

Academic Thesis:A Culture Within a Culture, Afro-Cuban Culture Within the Ideologies, Imagery and Constructs of Contemporary Cuban National Culture.

2000 California Institute of the Arts Valencia, California

Bachelor of Arts Dept of Dance

Bachelors of fine Arts in Dance Performance, Production and Choreography.

Concentration in anatomy and physiology

1998 National School of the Arts Havana, Cuba

Certification Program Ethnography Dance, Ethno-musicology

Completed advanced certification program in Afro-Cuban and Cuban national sacred and secular music and dance forms.

Ethnographic research of Cuban national art and culture

Ethnographic research of Afro-Cuban art, religion and culture

Ethnographic research Cuban and Afro-Cuban history

1994 Chabot College Hayward, California

Associate of Arts General Education

Diploma in general education with a concentration in mass communications

Certifications

Microsoft Office 2010 Power Point, Excel, Access and Word Proficient

CPR, AED and First Aid certified

AfAA and ACE certified

Advanced international Pilates certification

Affiliations

UCLA Graduate School Alumni Association

California Institute of the Arts Alumni Association

Calabasas and Woodland Hills California Chamber of Commerce

Ceo Space

Linked in Professional Business Network

Wellness in the Work Place

Holistic Health and Wellness Group

Fitness and Health Professionals

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

International Pilates Association



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