Matt Cooke

I am a Senior undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point pursuing a Double Major with Degrees in Musical Theatre (BFA), and Health Promotion (BS) with an emphasis in Life Coaching. I have a background in theatre and dance as well as holistic health and hope to use my degrees to open and manage an organization within these concentrations, connecting the two majors very creatively! You'll just have to stay tuned! :)

I have worked in customer service positions for the past five years but most recently at the YMCA and Cardio Center as a desk attendant and Yoga Instructor. These jobs have allowed me to grow my interpersonal skills as well as leadership skills. I have had the responsibility of training new desk employees with our computer and office work at the Cardio Center.

I am currently working at the Cardio Center as the Group Fitness Student Manager, overseeing ten students teaching group fitness classes.  This job entails working with instructors to improve performance in class, as well as creating schedules, working with payroll, and coordinating and facilitating meetings, as well as teaching yoga classes twice a week.

I previously worked for the Stevens Point YMCA, helping clients achieve their goals in the 12 Week Commit-To-Be-Fit Program, giving clients handouts on nutrition and taking them through workout programs designed for the beginner. This experience has helped me further gain leadership skills, time management, organization, and one-on-one communitcation with clients.

Short term, I would like to find an internship with a larger organization to further my knowledge and experience in my desired field. Long term, I would like to make a career with a non-profit organization within my concentrations, helping creatives to improve everyday in mind, body, and soul.