Kimberlee Cieplik
Palatine
Summary
Accomplished fitness professional with experience across multiple business areas. Valued for her energy, willingness to accept new challenges, personalize working relationships, and to embrace change. Known for her creative, collaborative, and member-focused approach. Extensive success in creating and executing programs. Depth and breadth of experience in wellness program development, program tracking and measures. Experience with streamlining communication, synthesizing data, adopting multimedia member communication and adopting business practices for fitness center management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
HealthFitness
Chicago & Lake Forest, IL
05.2013 - Current
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
- Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
- Known for enterprise-wide approach to client service to create a cohesive client service experience.
- Accountable for monthly billing reports on membership charges to corporate payroll.
- Interviewed and onboarded new staff members.
- Taught group exercise classes, including Yoga, HIIT, Strength, Bootcamp, and Run Club.
- Personally trained various clients ranging in ages of 22-60+, and different fitness levels from beginner to advanced.
- Conducted in-person live and webinar wellness presentations for 300+ member attendees.
Coach
F45
Schaumburg, IL
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Implemented, monitored and coached group exercise classes with up to 25+ participants.
- Articulated demonstrations with clarity and understanding.
- Onboarded and welcomed new members in all classes with high emphasis on member engagement and success.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
Personal Trainer
East Bank Club
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership and direction
- Process improvement
- Public speaking
Certification
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
- AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- Yoga Fit: Level 1 Instructor
- TRX Instructor
- American Heart Association CPR/First Aid
- Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office Suite and Teams
Timeline
Coach
F45
05.2018 - 09.2021
Personal Trainer
East Bank Club
01.2017 - 10.2017
Program Manager
HealthFitness
05.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Illinois State University