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Education:
B.S., Penn State University, University Park, PA, May 1987.

Experience:
Penn State University
Fitness Activities Coordinator. (January 1995-present)

Areas of Responsibility:

  • Manage a comprehensive Faculty/Staff and Student fitness program consisting of 120+ sessions per week.
  • Monitor the recreational activities of a program, which serves 100,000+ patron visits annually.
  • Supervise a staff of approximately 80 part-time and 2 full-time employees: hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and providing continuing education.
  • Maintain an annual budget involving weekly review of budget status, income, expenses, payroll, and purchases.
  • Submit written proposals for future funding and program expansion to University Boards, committees, and administrative officers.
  • Report to Athletic Administration in the form of verbal, written and electronic communications.

Certifications:

  • American Council on Exercise certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.
  • Member of IDEA, The Association of Fitness Professionals.
  • American Heart Association certified CPR, Red Cross First Aid.
  • ACE Certified Specialty Instructor, Pre/Post Natal Fitness, Aquacise.
  • Instructor of Kick-boxing, Yoga, Aqua, Hi/Low Impact Aerobics, STEP, Muscle Toning and Indoor Cycling.
  • Member, Penn State Faculty/Staff Health Promotions Advisory Committee, 1999-present.
  • "Leading Successful Change" Workshop, PSU HRDC, October & November 1998.
  • "Designing Oral Presentations" Workshop, PSU HRDC, February, 1999.
  • "Planning for Performance Improvements" Workshop, PSU HRDC, April 1999.
  • Washington, DC Athletic Council Conference, July 1999.
  • "Getting Organized" Workshop, PSU HRDC, December 1999.
  • "Time Management: Regaining Control" Workshop, PSU HRDC, December 1999.
  • "Managing Interruptions" Workshop, PSU HRDC, January 2000.
  • "Defining Expectations" Workshop, PSU HRDC, April 2000.
  • Presenter, PSU Women’s Leadership Conference, Penn Stater, April 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003
  • "Providing Quality Service" Workshop, PSU, HRDC, December 2000.
  • "Working With Diverse Customers" Workshop, PSU HRDC, November 2001.
  • "Developing Quality Print Material" Workshop, February 2002.
  • Presenter, Women’s Fitness Seminar, PSU Continuing Ed, April 2002.
  • Presenter, Commonwealth Campuses H.R. Annual Meeting, May 2002.
  • Presenter, Women's Leadership Conference, Altoona Campus, May 2003.

Additional Skills:

  • Extensive report writing experience.
  • Accomplished motivational speaker.
  • Proficient in Windows©, MS Excel©, Adobe PhotoShop©.