Tammy Salonen

Experience

8/15/2004-present Minnewaska Wellness & Fitness, Glenwood, MN

Owner/Operator

v Create employee handbooks and emergency procedures

v Hire, train, and schedule facility manager, trainers, and instructors

v Researched, developed and implemented a volunteer program

v Developed all forms according to Minnesota Law

v Developed and implemented risk management programs including facility, liability, negligence, and personal

v Ordering of all equipment and designed lay out of facilities

v Prepared annual budget and monthly financial reports using QuickBooks Pro

v Developed and implemented various types of fitness and wellness programs for all ages; including outreach programming within community and worksite wellness

v Taught various workshops and seminars; public speaking

v Researched and implemented 24 hour accessible facility according to rules and regulations

v Opened and operated Juice/Smoothie Bar; order of product, food safety certified

07/07/08-11/30/2008 PrimeWest Health Alexandria, MN

Wellness Quality Coordinator

v Develop audit procedure and corrective action plan for exercise specialists

v Create safety standard requirements, audit criteria and corrective action plan for exercise facilities

v Facilitate collaboration among all providers and assist with continuing education of all providers

v Develop, review and update policies and procedures

v Facilitate quarterly advisory committee meetings

03/02/2007-07/03/2008 Regional Fitness Center, Morris, MN

Associate Director

v Review and evaluate programs and services offered at the Regional Fitness Center (RFC) to determine their effectiveness

v Responsible for the daily management of the RFC

v Supervision of part time staff including fitness room attendants, aquatics staff, and part time coordinators including health enhancement coordinator and Senior Advisor

v Work with staff to ensure adherence to necessary laws, codes, regulations and policies necessary in operating the RFC

v Work closely with fitness programming and train instructors and personal trainers

v Teach University of Minnesota, Morris classes (Personal Training Preparation, Group Fitness)

9/1999 to 6/1/2004 Regional Fitness Center, University of Minnesota Morris, MN

Program/Fitness Coordinator

v Manage, train and supervise fitness staff, instructors, and trainers

v Manage and supervise other RFC programs and staff including aquatics, children/family and sports programs

v Assist in risk management in all areas

v Develop and implement fitness and wellness programs/seminars/workshops

v Personal fitness training, fitness assessments, and exercise development

v Hire and schedule all staff including fitness, aquatic, family/children, and sports/summer league programs

v Prepare budget, order new equipment, equipment maintenance

Education

1990-1992 University of Minnesota Morris, MN

1992-1994 Moorhead State University Moorhead, MN

B.S., Fitness/Sport Science

Minor Community Health

2001-present St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, MN

Master of Science, Fitness/Sport Management

Emphasis Area in Exercise Physiology

Certifications

Certified Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist-American Council on Exercise

Certified Health Coach-American Council onExercise Certified Group Fitness Instructor-American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Training-American Council on Exercise

Certified Personal Trainer-American College Sports Medicine

SilverSneakers Instructor Certified

Certified Group Fitness Instructor-FiTour

Certified Master Trainer Pilates-FiTour

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

CPR Certified-American Red Cross

First Aid Certified-American Red Cross

Nutrition Specialist-American Council on Exercise

Certified Nutrition Advisor-FiTour

Red Cross First Aid/CPR Instructor Certified

Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor Certified