Megan Linge

Work Experience

Self Employed Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, 2012 to present

Health Fitness, 2004 to August 2014

Program Coordinator at Leo Burnett of Chicago, IL, September 2010 to present

Health Fitness Professional at Leo Burnett of Chicago, IL, September 2009 to September 2010

Program Coordinator at ARAMARK of Downers Grove, IL, July 2005 to February 2006

Recreation Specialist at Texas Instruments of Dallas, TX, August 2004 to July 2005

Recreation Intern at Texas Instruments of Dallas, TX, May 2004 to August 2004

• Provide fitness programs, health screenings, and fitness classes.  
• Host cholesterol screenings, skin cancer screenings, and other wellness programs.  
• Coordinate payroll, member invoicing, newsletter creation and distribution.  Perform member evaluations and orientations.  
• Coordinate the Group Exercise program.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate member retention and recruitment programs.  

The Barre Code of Chicago, IL, August 2012 to present

Instructor

• Lead weekly interval classes for an internationally recognized studio.
• Completed six week Barre Bee Instructor training course.  
• Participate in master classes and fitness challenges to continue education.

Mokena Community Park District of Mokena, IL, 2006 to 2008

Fitness & Wellness Manager, December 2007 to October 2008

Event & Wellness Coordinator, March 2007 to December 2007

Event Coordinator, February 2006 to March 2007

• Plan, implement, and evaluate programs for participants of The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center, a 40,000 square foot facility that opened in April 2006.  
• Responsibilities included coordinating the Group Exercise program and supervising instructors.
• Worked with the American Council on Exercise, the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, and TurboKick to schedule continue education workshops.  
• Oversee and coordinate facility rentals and birthday parties.  
• Recruit and establish contracts with service providers.  Obtain event sponsorships, develop marketing programs and services, and assist the Executive Director in the interview and hiring process.  

Illinois State University Recreation Building of Normal, IL, 1999 to 2004

Building Supervisor

• Oversee daily activities and duties of the fitness facility.   Supervised approximately 30 student staff.  Served on the fee-advisory board to promote (and receive approval of) referendum for the new Student Recreation Building.
• Received 2004 Director's Award and honored as 2004 Outstanding Employee.

Qualifications & Education

Aerobic & Fitness Association of America Personal Trainer Certified

Aerobic & Fitness Association of America Group Exercise Instructor Certified

Adult CPR & AED Certified

Illinois State University of Normal, IL

Commercial Recreation and Program Management degrees, Exercise Science minor