Collette Cosby

Education: Masters of Exercise Science, Middle Tennessee State University August 2010 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Sewanee: The University of the South May 2006 Professional Experience: Personal Trainer, YMCA of Middle Tennessee, Nashville, TN, 2009 to present; 2007 to 2008 • Work in partnership with clients to develop and carry out a physiologically sound exercise and health regimen to meet specific goals and improve overall quality of life. • Implemented a Youth Strength Training course at the Mt. Juliet YMCA. • Helped develop the Mt. Juliet YMCA‘s first Extreme Fitness Camp. Sales Associate, Fitness Solutions, Franklin, TN, 2009 to present • Identify and contact potential commercial fitness clientele for possible sales opportunities. • Assist customers in choosing fitness equipment through assessing physical and motivational needs. • Increase knowledge of fitness equipment durability, maintenance, and repair. Group Fitness Instructor, YMCA of Middle Tennessee, Nashville, TN, 2009 to present • Lead participants in safe and effective indoor cycling, weightlifting, and conditioning classes. • Provide motivational instruction to encourage group fitness participants. Intern, D1 Sports Training, Franklin, TN, May 2010 to August 2010 • Assisted in coaching high school and college athletes on developing athletic abilities. • Increased proficiency of teaching Olympic lifts, agility training, and acceleration and speed drills. • Aided the marketing team in increasing awareness of D1 and recruiting new members. Personal Trainer Coordinator, YMCA at Oakwood Commons, Hermitage, TN, 2008 to 2009 • Coordinated and promoted all personal training and wellness programs. • Developed programming to meet member needs including Women on Weights and Extreme Fitness Camp. • Aided the Director in training and supervision of staff. • Interviewed members interested in and referred to wellness programs to evaluate their needs and placement. • Assisted in wellness appointments and other wellness floor duties as needed. • Authored and edited a bimonthly center newsletter. Intern, Tennessee Conference on Social Welfare, Nashville, TN, 2007 to 2008 • Developed a working knowledge of how to connect and guide microsystem organizations • Cultivated an understanding of how to participate and manage board and other organizational meetings. • Wrote and received funding for grant proposals.