PROFFESIONAL PROFILE: Responsible and dependable person dedicated to helping others achieve personal health, wellness, and happiness. Exceptional communicator to clients with a caring manner. Encouraging and motivational. Extensive experience with volunteering time and energies to help create a positive outcome for others in need. EDUCATION Masters of Arts (August 2003- April 2005) University of Phoenix Education: K-8 Washington State Teaching Certificate Master of Science (August 1991- August 1992) University of Idaho Physical Education; Exercise Physiology Thesis: Circuit Weight Training and the Effects on Heart Rate and Blood Lactic Acid Levels Bachelor of Science (January 1987 � May 1990) Washington State University Physical Education and Exercise Science EMPLOYMENT 7/05- 9/06 General Manager Gym at the Pavilion � Bainbridge Is., WA Oversaw all aspects of daily operations including; hiring, training, developing programs, scheduling, fitness assessments, and more. 9/95-10/97 Fitness Manager, United States Postal Service � Norman, OK Managed 60,000 sq. foot fitness facility; including but not limited to: hiring, training and educating staff, maintenance, designing, implementing, and teaching a large variety of health classes and conducted exercise testing. Managed budget and wrote proposals for programs. 9/96-5/97 Adjunct Professor, University of Oklahoma - Norman, OK Taught beginning level health course to college freshman. Maintained productive learning environment, held students accountable, and implemented consistent and fair consequences. 7/94-8/95 Personal Trainer and Wellness Advisor, St. Anthony SportSciences � OKC, OK Created sport specific strength training programs. Developed the hospital�s corporate wellness program by writing proposals and implementing programs. On-site Health Risk Appraisals and exercise testing. 9/93-6/94 Wellness Director, Potlatch Corporation � Lewiston, ID Wrote proposals, managed budget, and implemented health and wellness programming for this Fortune 500 Company. Implemented a corporate wide health appraisal screening and exercise testing for over 14,000 employees. 8/92-9/93 Wellness Coordinator, Boeing Company � Seattle, WA Implemented and taught a variety of health and wellness classes. Worked with cardiac rehab patients. Designed appropriate exercise programs for clientele. CERTIFICATIONS: K-8 grade Washington State Teaching Certificate American Heart Association CPR certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor 4/06 YogaFit Level one training 7/06 ACE - Certified Personal Trainer 02/04 Cyclistics - Certified Spinning Instructor 10/02 MotherWell � Pre and Post-natal Exercise Instructor NATA - Certified Athletic Trainer 5/90 ACSM - Exercise Test Technologist 6/90 COMMUNITY SERVICE: 2006-present Kitsap Cancer Services Board of Directors 2001 and 2002 March of Dimes Chairperson for Walk America 2001 Capital Campaign fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House 1999-2002 Junior League of El Paso 2000 Spokesperson for Humane Society 1999-2001 Therapeutic Horsemanship Program for disabled children 1993-1994 Board of Directors American Lung Association, Idaho Chapter