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Work Experience
Manager - Cocoloba Health Club, Pacific Inn Whiterock, BC CANADA - Managed a staff of 4 employees, designed, implemented and led Fitness Classes as well as Water Fit Classes. Sold memberships, designed promotional newspaper ads. Organized member gatherings and social events. Conducted pool tests and balanced PH levels.
Assistant Manager - Bank of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario CANADA Health Club - Led Aerobic, Boxing, Skipping and SPIN classes. Designed and published the Fitness Center Newsletter as well as Administration.
Health and Wellness Consultant, Industrial Alliance Insurance, British Columbia CANADA - Designed and Implemented Conditioning classes of various levels to employees. Offered Personal Training Services.
Consultant - Flex for Women, Shaab Kuwait - Assisted the Project Manager in setting up 45,000 sq. ft. Women's Fitness Facility. Ordered Fitness Equipment. Conducted Market Research. Designed a newsletter.
Co-owner - Gabriola Fitness Center - Gabriola Island, BC CANADA - Designed a 2,000sq. ft. studio with my business partner. Set -up equipment, marketing and offered Personal Training Services.
Manager - Body Moves for Women, Ottawa, Ontario CANADA - Managed over 15 employees. Designed classes of various levels. Marketing. Organized fundraising events within the community as well within the studio. Organized member events and social gatherings.
Catherine's Lady Fitness, Ottawa, Ontario CANADA where my amazing career began! Led high impact, low impact classes. Led Water-fit classes to 50+ participants per class. Designed weight-training programs for members. Conducted pool tests and balancing PH levels.
Education
Certificate achievements -
- Fitness Knowledge
Weight Training
Personal Training
CSEP-CFC
Strength and Conditioning Coach
STEP
SPIN (Keiser)
Third Age
Aqua Fit
Aerobic Instruction
Reiki Master - Graduate - Woodroffe High - Ottawa, Ontario Grade 12 & 13
University of Ottawa - various interest courses - Business Law, Criminal Law, Sociology, Economics, Psychology and Marketing.
SFU - Open Learning - 3 years Kinesiology / Nutrition
SFU - Open Learning - 3 months Introduction to Religious Studies (personal interest)
Alive Academy - Applied Nutrition Diploma
Douglas College - Fitness Knowledge, Weight Training
UBC - Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists - CSEP-CFC
Vancouver Film School - Graduate Full-Time Acting (personal interest) - 2019 - Columbia University NY - Sports Management Program
- ACE Personal Trainer Certification 2020
- First Aid/ CPR/ AED American Red Cross Certified 2020
Enjoyed Modelling
The traditional Black & White Photos are a favourite of mine...just so classy! These photos were taken in Toronto, Ontario.
In the Community
I believe in giving back within the Community, spreading positive vibes is so rewarding. I have participated in Fundraising events which included -
The Labatt 24 hr. Relay Race - Royal Bank of Canada Team - Ottawa, Ontario
The Nordion 10K Run - Ottawa, Ontario Time: 53 minutes 1st year 40 minutes 2nd year
Fundraising Event - Aerobics for Research - Ottawa Civic Hospital - Eating Disorder Clinic
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Volunteered my time with
Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia Canada (ISSofBC) 2015/2016
City of Langley (Adopt a Street Program) 2001
Media
Fitness Columnist Canadian Healthstyle Magazine
Fitness Columnist Canadian Healthstyle Magazine
Fitness Columnist Canadian Healthstyle Magazine
I felt honored to be part of Canadian Healthstyle Magazine team of writers.
Fitness Columnist Canadian Healthstyle Magazine
Fitness Columnist Canadian Healthstyle Magazine
Fitness Columnist - Local Newspaper
Fitness Columnist Canadian Healthstyle Magazine
Fitness Columnist - Local Newspaper
Fitness Columnist - Local Newspaper
Fitness Columnist - Local Newspaper
Fitness Columnist - Local Newspaper
Fitness Columnist - Local Newspaper
Fitness Columnist - Local Newspaper
