Michele Ward
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ***** ****
City: Mount Bethel
State: PA
Zip: 18343
Country: USA
Phone: 551-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $30,000
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MICHELE WARD
551-***-**** *********@********.***
GROUP EXERCISE AND MANAGEMENT CAREER PROFILE
Over 20 years in the Fitness Industry, results-focused, quality-driven professional with a unique combination of expertise in group exercise, health and fitness, management and marketing. Effective team member who is comfortable with leading and collaborating.
CORE KNOWLEDGE & SKILL AREAS
Group Exercise Instruction aa Client Relationships aa Talent Acquisition & Training aaProgram Development aaPayroll Processing aa Marketing/Promotions aa Personal Fitness Training aa Energetic & Highly Motivated aa Outstanding Customer Service skills aaConsistently Evaluated as a Dedicated Employee
EXPERIENCE
March 2011-Present
Health Fitness Specialist, Take Care Health
A. Responsible for group exercise instruction, personal fitness training, floor supervision, fitness assessments, and new member orientation. Assist the Health Fitness manager with monthly reporting statistics, preventative maintenance processes, group exercise programming, and ongoing marketing programs. Provide continuous upkeep of in-house facility.
2003-Present
Spinning Instructor/Group Exercise Instructor, NYSC
A. Teach scheduled classes, instruct patrons on effective workout methods, provide adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down. Keep management informed of customer & facility needs.
January 2008-January 2011
Group Exercise Manager, Club H Fitness
A. Partner with General Manager & owner to build robust group exercise programming/schedules that appeal to the general club population and meet class participation capacity ranges. Talent acquisition & training, payroll, member and guest service.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
2011-Present
2007-2008
2005-2007
RealRyder Cycling Instructor aaa RushCycling, Hoboken, NJ (facility opened in 2011)
Group Exercise Manager/Group Exercise Instructor -- Signature Fitness, Belleville, NJ
Health Fitness Professional aaa BD Fitness Center, Franklin Lakes, NJ Corporate Fitness
2002-2007 Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Instructor/Fitness Instructor aaa Classic Athletic Club, Lyndhurst, NJ
2001-2002 Assistant Fitness Director aaa Newark YMWCA, Newark NJ
1999-2001 Group Class Dir./Exercise Specialist aaa Plus One Fitness, NYC, NY
1998-2001 Aqua Aerobics Instructor aaa Asphalt Green, NYC; YMCA, NYC; Eastern Athletic Club, BK
1997-1998 Health Enhancement/Membership Director aaa Flatbush YMCA, Brooklyn, NY
1997-1997
1991-1997
Health Fitness Specialist aaa Crown South Fitness Center, RTP, NC Corporate Fitness
Duty Officer/Middle School Fitness Coordinator/Front Desk Services aaa Cary Family YMCA, Cary, NC
EDUCATION & RELATED COURSEWORK
1991-1996 BS in Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant Courses, Birth/Labor Assistant
GROUP EXERCISE EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING
Spinning aa RealRyder Cycling Classes aa Boot Camp aa Body Sculpting aa Interval Classes aa Circuit Classes aa Cardio Kickboxing aa Stretch/relaxation/yoga aa Dance/funk/hip hop/Zumba/cardio strip tease aa Seniors aa Arthritic Aquatic Exercise aa Aquatic Exercise aa Chair Exercise aa Kids exercise aa Low/high impact aa Exercise Prescription aa PNF Stretching