Amanda Salyer-Funk

Funk, page 1 AMANDA LYNN SALYER-FUNK 7405 East Jackson Street􀀁Muncie, Indiana 47302􀀁765-717-3865 Education Ball State University Muncie, IN Aug 2006-Present Doctor of Education in Adult Higher and Community Education Research Interests: Functional Training and Aging, Intrinsic and Motivational Coaching, Music and Exercise Intensity, Women in Higher Education Ball State University Muncie, IN July 2008 Certificate in College & University Teaching Ball State University Muncie, IN April 2008 Certified Training Consultant Ball State University Muncie, IN Dec 2006 Master of Science in Wellness Management and Applied Gerontology Business Minor Thesis: “An Exploration into Aging in the Muncie Community using Photovoice Technique” Advisor: Dr. Jane Ellery The University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN Aug 1997-Aug 2001 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Professional Experience Ball State University Muncie, IN Assistant Director Sports Facilities Management and Recreation Services Aug 2006 – Current • Co-Instructor for Wellness Coaching Wellness 635 A course that introduces theory, skills, and techniques related to guiding groups and individuals through meaningful lifestyle changes by emphasizing motivational strategies and behavioral and holistic practices. Features include lifestyle assessments, in-depth wellness and lifestyle change models, basic interviewing and referral skills, and contact with leaders in the wellness field. • Worked as a part of a team to develop furniture, fixtures and equipment budget- $2,000,000.00, assisted in research related to buying equipment and supplies and planned programming lines of services for the proposed recreation facility expansion. • Researched and planned the first Summer Bridge Program Trip to West VirginiaFunk, page 2 experience allowed incoming freshmen to have a non-traditional introduction to Ball State as a part of student retention efforts. • Assist in recruiting, hiring, training and evaluating 8 graduate assistants • Develop and implement wellness and fitness classes- Newest additions include New All Guys Exercise (New AGE). • Lead continuing education seminars for group exercise instructors sports club officers and graduate assistants • Conduct cost benefit analysis and maintain budgets for group exercise program and 19 instructional recreation programs • Manage 24 non-credit instructional classes. Classes included Beginning and advanced yoga, ball room dancing, swing dancing, beginning and intermediate pilates, women on weights(WOW), cycling, golf, life guarding, adult swimming lessons, CPR/AED, group exercise instructor class, RAD, step for beginners, IHSSA officials training, fly fishing, fly tying • Generated a comprehensive training program for incoming group exercise instructors- class formats include: step, kickboxing, indoor cycling, strength training, mat based Pilate and/core conditioning. sports, strength and agility training and fitness ball classes • Direct an undergraduate staff team in customer service operations and membership overseeing revenues of $100,000.00 annually • Collaborate with academic departments in the recruitment of exercise science and dance students to enhance group exercise instructor staff prospects • Create and mentor practicum experiences for exercise science students • Established a working relationship with other areas within recreation services to provide opportunities for group exercise instructors to be more involved in day to day operations- traditionally instructors were segregated from the larger staff unit • Maintain risk management protocol for patrons and student employees • Gain general knowledge of components needed to run a successful intramural sports and sport club program • Approve payroll for student employees on a biweekly basis $30,000.00 annually • Created indoor cycling program Fall 2005 completed bike purchase research trained instructors, created patron usage policy and preventative maintenance strategy • Assist as needed with special events that include concerts, conferences, large scale nationally recognized productions, and sporting events • Co-direct Cardinal kids camp- 9 weeks summer camp with over 100 kids annually • Mentor student staff as a part of an immersive learning philosophy promoted on campus Ball State University Muncie, IN Fitness Graduate Assistant The Office of Recreation Services June 2004 – Aug 2006 • Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated 36 group exercise instructors for the BSUFunk, page 3 FIT recreation program • Increased group fitness class hours from 35 to 48 within two year period while maintaining a minimum attendance standard • Lead continuing education seminars for group exercise instructors • Conducted cost benefit analysis for group exercise program and 19 instructional recreation programs • Managed 19 non-credit instructional classes. Classes included Beginning and advanced yoga, ball room dancing, swing dancing, beginning and intermediate pilates, women on weights(WOW), cycling, golf, life guarding, adult swimming lessons, CPR/AED, group exercise instructor class, RAD, step for beginners, IHSSA officials training, fly fishing, fly tying • Generated a comprehensive training program for incoming group exercise instructors- class formats include: step, kickboxing, indoor cycling, strength training, mat based Pilate and/core conditioning. sports, strength and agility training and fitness ball classes • Directed an undergraduate staff team in customer service operations and membership overseeing revenues of $100,000.00 annually • Collaborated with academic departments in the recruitment of exercise science and dance students to enhance group exercise instructor staff prospects • Established a working relationship with other areas within recreation services to provide opportunities for group exercise instructors to be more involved in day to day operations- traditionally instructors were segregated from the larger staff unit • Maintain risk management protocol for patrons and student employees • Gained general knowledge of components needed to run a successful intramural sports and sport club program • Approved payroll for student employees on a biweekly basis $30,000.00 annually • Created indoor cycling program Fall 2005 completed bike purchase research trained instructors, created patron usage policy and preventative maintenance strategy Ball Memorial Hospital Wellness Center, Muncie IN March 2005-Current Group Exercise Instructor • Construct and lead safe, fun and challenging group exercise classes for a diverse clientele • Ensure liability waivers are signed and membership dues are current • Established proficiency in teaching step and pilates class formats four to 6 classes per week St. Mary’s Health and Fitness Center Powell, TN Adult, child and community Program Coordinator Sept 2001-June 2004 • Coordinated fitness events, health education programs, and health fairs • Planned, implemented and evaluated wellness programs for 1000+ employees, Funk, page 4 fitness center and community members • Committee Co-chair for the St. Mary’s Team Challenge for Health 2003 employee initiative for better health based on “ The Town that Lost a Ton” • Created and directed children’s summer camp “ St. Mary’s Summerpalooza” 80 campers ages 4-12 in a commercial gym setting safely • Taught group exercise experiences and personal training sessions for people with a variety of contraindications and fitness goals • Coordinated speakers for monthly “lunch and learns” for the “Senior Social Club” • Formulated policies and procedures for youth programs including birthday parties, facility rentals and an internal childcare facility based on Tennessee State Standards • Collaborated with hospital departments to offer comprehensive wellness programs for weight management, pre-surgery and Post operative rehab, and special population programs like “Mommies on the Move” and “I Can Cope” Professional Certifications and Additional Experience • Intrinsic Coach®- Health and Wellness- Totally Coached Inc. • Vice Chair of the Healthy Living Advisory committee for Delaware County • Event Organizer and Presenter- Choose your Move- Muncie, In • Co-Coordinator – Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry® • Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Instructor, YMCA Aquatic Exercise Instructor, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer • Certifications, Pre/Post Natal exercise instructor, PiYOâ„¢ Instructors • Body Combat® Instructor by Les Mills International, Johnny G Spinning certified • Co-creator for Exercise Options for Oncology Patients, Lifestyles Weight Management for Orthopedic patients, Healthy Solutions Weight Management program 2001-2002, American Cancer Society I Can Cope facilitator, Developed an exercise progression program for people considering bar iatric surgery • Sara City Workout Staff assistant June 2004- Atlanta Mania • Nautilus Indoor Cycling Instructor workshop- August 2005 • Life Streams- Angel Worx Volunteer • Founder of “Get Fit Now” Fitness Programming- home based personal training and group exercise classes • American Red Cross, Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, Community First Aid and Safety AED Essentials, American Heart Association CPR • Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Producer, Publisher • CS Gold (a Diebold-Based system), Endnote • Member of IDEA, Idea Health and Fitness Association, 2006-current • Member of NIRSA, National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association, 2006-current Professional Presentations Delivered Funk, page 5 • Want to be a Fitness GA?- Presented at the MidWest Fit Fest –University of Dayton-Feb 2008 • Getting Started-Training and Development Series Ball State University Jan 2008 • Guest Presenter- Stress Management Class October 2007 Jerome Kotecki • Choose Your Move- Muncie Mall 2007 • Emergency Action Plan- Making it Memorable spring 2007 Student Lead 2007, Indiana University, Bloomington, In • Guest Lecturer Exercise Science 190 undergraduate Level Course- spring 2007 Ball State University- Joshua Dobbs • Guest Lecturer Sports Administration Graduate Level Course- fall 2006 Ball State University- Jason Adamowicz • Relax- It’s all Small Stuff- relaxation workshop fall 2006 WIPB Employees Ball State University • Group Exercise Instructor Training delivered 8 weeks summer 2006 Ball State University Office of Recreation Services • Women on Weights delivered 6 weeks summer 2006 Ball State University Office of Recreation Services • “The Future of Fitness” delivered spring 2006 The Fisher’s Institute for Wellness and Gerontology • “Self Care Makes Cents” delivered fall 2005 Purdue University, Work Life Wellness Symposium 2005 • “Exercise and Arthritis” delivered spring 2006 Presentation for the Senior Social Club St. Mary’s Health and Fitness Center The Community Center for Vital aging, Muncie Indiana • “What’s Tina Turner Got to Do with It?” delivered summer 2004 Presentation and workshop for group exercise instructors Ball State University • “Share The Vision” Presenter delivered monthly from 2003-2004 St Mary’s Health & Fitness Center Membership Powell, Tennessee • “Team Challenge for Health” Presenter delivered weekly from 2003 Funk, page 6 St. Mary’s Health System, Knoxville Tennessee. • “Relay for Life” North Knoxville Site Activities Leader, Knoxville, Tennessee delivered Spring 2003 • “Solutions Weight Management” facilitator, Powell Tennessee delivered weekly in 2003 • American Cancer Society “ I Can Cope” facilitator, Knoxville Tennessee delivered weekly in 2003 • “The Importance of Physical Activity as we Age” delivered fall 2002 Presentation for volunteers at the Office on Aging, Knoxville Tennessee • “You can be a DYNAMO!” delivered fall 2002 Presentation for 4th graders in Powell, Tennessee (Daily Youth Need Activity, Motivation and Opportunities) Funk, page 7 References Academic References Michelle Glowacki-Dudka, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Adult, Higher and Community Education Ball State University Muncie, In 47306 765-285-5348 [email protected] David Gobble, Ph.D. Director of the Fisher’s Institute for Wellness and Gerontology. Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology Ball State University Muncie, In 47306 765-285-8150 [email protected] Jane Ellery, Ph.D. Director of Wellness Management Fisher Institute for Wellness and Gerontology Ball State University Muncie, In 47306 765-285-8259 [email protected] Professional References Jason Adamowicz Associate Director Office of Recreation Services Ball State University Muncie, In 47306 765-285-2628 [email protected] Gonzo Barajas Associate Director Office of Recreation Services Ball State University Muncie, In 47306 765-285-8708 [email protected] Troy Vaughn Director of Recreational Sports South East Missouri State University One University Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 573-651-2878 Funk, page 8 [email protected] Personal References Personal References President Jo Ann Gora Ph.D. President of Ball State University Ball State University Muncie, In 47306 765-285-5555 [email protected] Judy Donahue Coordinator of Physical Education Fitness, Sport and Leisure Studies Ball State University Muncie, In 47306 765-285-5132 [email protected] Judy Merritt Director of Bursar and Loan Administration Ball State University Muncie, In 47306 765-285-1645 [email protected]