Mel Thomas

Mel Thomas

96 Glen Eagles Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Phone: 2283345562
Cell: 2513216392
E-Mail: [email protected]

Summary

Energetic Group Fitness Instructor with strong background in Pilates, yoga spin and TRX. Highly motivated to help others reach their health and fitness goals.

Highlights

Yoga
Zumba
Certified Exercise Older Adult expert
Aqua Fit and Aqua Zumba
Yoga Splash
Zumba Gold
PIYO
Pilates

Dedicated
Personable and friendly
30 Plus years experience in the fitness industry

Accomplishments

Recruited several new members for the fitness center in the first 3 months of employment.
Developed Church Outreach Programs teaching Health and Wellness as an avenue to lead others to Christ
Developed and facilitated fund raising events for various community charities
Member of YMCA Board -John McLure Snook Center-Chairman of Strong Kids Campaign

Experience

April 2014 to October 2016
Mac Womens Fitness Center McMinnville, OR
Fitness Instructor   
Yoga
Chair Yoga
Zumba
Zumba Gold
Pump
Interval Training

December 2012 to August 2016
The Beach Club Gulf Shores, AL
Caribe Resort Orange Beach, AL
The Lighthouse Gulf Shores, AL

Fitness Instructor   
Designed each class to match the skill and learning levels of all participants. Cleaned and organized studio after each group fitness class.
Tracked class attendance and monitored class size to gauge the effectiveness of promotions. Provided classes to our winter guests each year and developed a program to increase staff and guest participation in fitness

Yoga
Yoga Splash
Aqua Zumba
Toning

January 2004 to January 2014
Orange Beach Recreation Center Orange Beach, AL
Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer   
Designed each class to match the skill and learning levels of all participants. Suggested exercise modifications to individual students to avoid strain and injury. Encouraged members to continue attending group fitness classes. Promoted club programs,

products and services.

March  2014 to April  2016
Mac Womens Fitness Center McMinnville, OR
Excell Fitness Newberg, OR
Marjorie Stewart Community Senior Center Sherwood, OR

Fitness Instructor

Chair Yoga
Yoga
Aqua Zumba
Zumba Gold
Toning
Silver Sneakers

July 2016-Present
YMCA Ocean Springs, MS
RJ Kroc Center Biloxi, MS

Fitness Instructor

Chair Yoga
Yoga
Aqua Zumba
Zumba Gold
Toning
Silver Sneakers

Education

1980 University of South Alabama Mobile, Al
Bachelor of Science Therapeutic Recreation