Susan Reese

Susie Reese (530) 318-2142

Objective ___________________________________________________________________________

To obtain a Fitness Consultant/Trainer position which would allow me to create, instruct, and promote healthy lifestyles by utilizing my knowledge and experience in exercise science and dance, and to encourage all populations to be passionate about their wellness.

Profile _____________________________________________________________________________

Motivated, enthusiastic fitness and dance professional with multiple college degrees, and a successful 15-year track record of promoting and providing fitness/risk assessments, exercise prescription, and instruction both individually and in a group setting. Demonstrated history of recruiting, motivating, and increasing the number of program participants.

Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records (HIPAA).

Skills Summary ______________________________________________________________________

 FitnessManagement ACSM Exercise Specialist Cardiac Rehab/Stress

EKG/ECHO

 Groupfitness Instructor/Developer

CPR/AED Marketing/Sales/Adv.

 DiagnosticEvaluation

Professional Experience _______________________________________________________________

HEALTH AND FITNESS SPECIALIST/INSTRUCTOR  Co-owner/ManagerofFitnessCenter(4years)  Orientnewclients/students/stafftoexercise,includingequipmentuseandsafety,documentation,heartrate

training and ratings of perceived exertion.  Performfitnessassessmentsincludingbodycomposition,flexibility,muscularstrengthandendurance,andrisk

stratification.  Designandmonitorexerciseprogramsforindividualsandgroups.  Assistclients/studentsinsettingandachievingfitness/wellnessgoals.  Keeptheworkout/classinterestingbychangingupthemodalitiesusingfreeweights,therabands,stabilityballs,

machines, and Pilates (mat and reformer)  Incorporateaerobictrainingwithgroupfitnessclasseswithhigh/lowaerobics,Zumba,step,dance,spin,dance

conditioning, dance classes, and Pilates (mat and reformer) EXERCISE SPECIALIST/TRAINER AND ADJUNCT FACULTY DANCE AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 Trainer/InstructorfortheFitnessEducationCenteratLakeTahoeCommunityCollege  Teachdanceandfitnesseducationclasses Plan, develop, and revise curriculum Syllabus creation including student learning objectives, outcomes and assessments.

 Demonstratedabilitytorecruit,promote,andproducefitnessanddanceproductsinthe community

DANCE PERFORMER/CHOREOGRAPHER/MASTER INSTRUCTOR  20yearsasaProfessionalperformer,Choreographer,andInstructorforvariousfilm,television,video,

industrial, and theatre productions (list of clients available upon request)

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Nutrition Exercise RX Personal Training Knowledgeableandexperiencedinthefollowingstylesofdance:Ballet,Point,Jazz,Contemporary,Modern, Musical Theatre, Ethnic Dance (Middle Eastern, Polynesian, African, Latin, Afro-Cuban), Tap, Hip-Hop, Partner dances, and Gymnastics.

 ExtensiveteachingexperienceatCommunityCollege,independentdancestudios,fitnesscenters,YWCA,and other community centers, cruise lines, and professional workshops and master classes. (List available upon request)

 Producerofseveralverysuccessfuldanceshowsandcompetitions

CARDIAC ULTRASOUND/EKG/MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY  11 years experience performing non invasive cardiac diagnostic exams including: Echocardiograms, 12-Lead

EKG, stress Echo and EKG, transesophogeal Echo, and Holter monitor scans. Clinical laboratory testing of biological specimens in all specialty areas using manual and automated techniques,

and phlebotomy.  Usingindependentjudgment,evaluatesresultsforclinicalsignificance,whichmaybeusedbyphysiciansin

determining the presence and extent of disease.  Maintain,perform,anddocumentpreventativemaintenanceandQualityControl(QC)protocols. Write and rewrite policies and procedures, calibrate instruments, and prepare lab reagents as needed.

Credentials and Licenses ______________________________________________________________

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS ARDMS 94460 Certified Cardio graphic Technologist (EKG) CCI Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) ASCP Exercise Specialist ACSM (America college of Sports Medicine) CPR/AED American Heart Association

Employment History _________________________________________________________________

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – South Lake Tahoe, Ca. Fitness Education Professor, Fitness education Center, Dance and Fitness Classes, 1996-Present

BARTON HOSPITAL – South Lake Tahoe, Ca. Cardiac Sonographer RDCS, EKG, and Medical Lab, 1997-2008

SUSAN REESE DANCE AND FITNESS – South Lake Tahoe, Ca. Professional Fitness and Dance Instructor/Performer/Choreographer/Producer, 1990-Present

PHYSIQUE SOUTHWEST – Tempe, Az. Co-owner/Manager fitness center (Sales, Group fitness, Personal training) 1986-1990

CENTRAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY – Phoenix, Az. Medical Technologist, Reference laboratory, 1983-1986

Education __________________________________________________________________________

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY – Tempe, Az. Bachelor of Science (BS) , 1990 Deans honors list

PHOENIX COLLEGE – Phoenix, Az. Associate’s Science Degree (AAS) Medical Technology, 1983

SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Scottsdale, Az. General studies, Scholarship: Gymnastics, 1980-1981

LAKE TAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – South Lake Tahoe, Ca. Dance and Fitness, 1996-2009 GPA 4.0