Professional Summary
*Energetic and dynamic personality, customer service-minded, & capable of moving across a multitude of responsibilities with challenging deadlines *Strong public relations, hospitality, and relationship building skills in an environment of diverse community *Proven, purpose-driven leader in health, wellness, fitness, coaching and academia *Strong reputation as energetic collaborator, empowering leadership development, cultural development, and human development *Accelerator of growth through exposure to fundamental health and wellness principles, creation of optimal health plans, and accountability of self-care and wellness initiatives *Passionate and proven learner of science, physiology nutrition, and psychology *Developer of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and effective communication *Qualified in areas of networking, community connections, and expert facilitators PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP Integrative Health Coach & Nutrition Counselor, 12/2014 - Current Transform Health & Nutrition Coaching - City, STATE - Dedicated to an individualized approach to partner and advise people on a journey to optimal health with an integrative, whole-person approach, and in the most safe and sustainable manner. Trained by Duke Integrative Medicine Professional Health Coach (2014 dukeintegrativemedicine.org) and The Functional Nutrition Lab & Alliance (2020 fxnutrition.com) - Dynamically engages with hundreds of client sessions as partners and collaborators by promoting optimal health and lifestyle transformation from both a prevention and intervention framework. - Successfully implements a range of skills including but not limited to coaching, motivational interviewing, behavior modification, goal setting, barrier assessment and problem solving - Certified Fitness Personal Trainer and Group Instructor of indoor cycle, boot camp, athletic conditioning, and strength. Certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the leading non-profit and acclaimed fitness certification organization - Conducts personal wellness assessment for individuals to plan and support implementation of personal fitness programs; fitness equipment orientation; post-physical therapy programming; coordinating and leading youth fitness - Partners with a client's team of both medical and non-conventional practitioners to provide the most well-rounded and whole-person wellness lifestyle. Fitness/Wellness Director, Health & Fitness Pro, 04/2008 - 06/2020 Carmel Country Club & The Cornwell Center - City, STATE - Executive director, leader, decision-maker and overseer of all member resources for fitness & wellness, programming of fitness & wellness resources, staff procurement/training/development, equipment and facility upgrades/renovation/resources, and facility/maintenance trouble- shooting/decisions. - Created an integrative, unique and inspiring programming for all areas of self-care including movement/exercise, nutrition, emotional intelligence, mind-body connection, personal development, and stress management. - Choreographed and designed as lead authority in planning a one million dollar renovation of the Club Fitness Center. - Increased membership use of the Fitness Center exponentially by creating a culture of "Yes" by building an inspiring and welcoming environment for an age and health diverse member population, and despite a highly competitive fitness climate in the local Charlotte community. - Controlled all financial integrity, including annual budget development, capital requests & endowment acquisitions, payroll, employee contracts, vendor contracts, and professional training partnerships. - Club event director of annual 5k run/walk events, tennis & golf sport-specific clinics, and Healthy Living Learning series. Adjunct College Faculty, 07/2006 - 04/2019 Queens University Of Charlotte - City, STATE - Empowering educator of undergraduate courses including "Integrative Healthful Living" and "Fitness for Life" offering both classroom education and real-time fitness on the total picture of health and wellness. - Dedicated and dynamic mentor to students to help bridge the gap between research recommendations and students' abilities to successfully implement those recommendations into their young and complex lives College Basketball Coach, 08/1989 - 04/2007 Five Major Universities - City, STATE - Professionally recruited and hired out of college to major universities around the country. Named youngest NCAA Division I Head Coach in the nation. - Helped to build model programs with young, elite women diverse backgrounds from around the US and internationally. - Led, strategized, supervised, planned and coordinated all activities of the women's basketball program.