Elizabeth Kovar



Elizabeth R. Kovar

Holzmarkt 6 Apt B3.4 Hannover, Germany 30159

+49 01525 761 4005 | erkovar@ |

Education:

The University of Toledo – Toledo, Ohio 2008-2009

- Master of Arts Degree

- Specialization: Recreation Administration & Event Planning Tourism

- Graduate Assistantship – Marketing, Sponsorship & Web Design

- Thesis: Creating Yoga Programs for People with Movement Disabilities

- Grade Point Average 3.97

Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, Ohio 2003-2008

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Education

- Specialization: Sport Enterprise

- Grade Point Average 3.27

Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship Recipient Summer 2007

- Ayurveda Yoga Retreat & Hospital – Coonoor, India

- Earned Level 1 training (318 hrs) in Ashtanga yoga, meditation & traveled India

Griffith University – Gold Coast Campus - Oxenford, Australia Spring 2005

- Foreign Exchange Program: Studied Abroad

- Studied courses in marketing, finance and facility management

- Studied and worked within Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji

Professional Work Experience:

Elizabeth Kovar Fitness & Training | December 2012- Current

-Contract fitness and writing services via several organizations (ACE, IDEA, AFAA, Blogs for Brands)

-Fitness Manager at 1800Fit under Seattle Fitness Management & Trainer at Awant Excellence

-Collaborate with 930 Solutions to create 30-Day Brain-Body Fitness App for handheld devices

-Self-Published Author “Finding Om: An Indian Journey of Beauty, Culture and Chaos” - 2015

-Partner with Seminars-at-Sea to coordinate “Awakening Awesomeness” Alaskan Cruise Summer ‘14

City of Lynnwood Recreation Center Lynnwood, WA

Recreation - Fitness Coordinator February 2011 – November 2012

- Coordinated all fitness / wellness programs ‘from scratch’ for our rec center which opened 4/29/2011

with facility earning over $2million in 9/12 & $246K of net revenue of fitness/pt -1/1-11/7/2012

- SEO Content writer and creator for all fitness marketing (print / online) materials & monthly campaigns

- Collaborated with Verdant Health Commission to co-present at the “6 Weeks to a Healthier You”

- Collaborated with Impact Physical Therapy to bring in monthly Medical Lectures of local doctors

- Created a weight room orientation, programs & workout recommendations for our patrons

- Instruct on-going seasonal wellness programs, 9 weekly fitness classes, fitness assessments and seminars

- Trained wellness staff on the proper anatomical setup for machines

- Manage 43+ staff & instructors, program 90+ Fitness classes & Weight Room programs seasonally

- Assisted in creating staff and instructor policies and emergency procedures for handbook

- Organized policies and standard operating procedures for cardio/weight room staff

- Interviewed and contracted desirable group exercise / wellness instructors abiding by IRS guidelines

- Wrote educational reference and “how to” guides for staff and patrons on various health topics

- Create Health Education seminars based upon chronic disease / illness topics

- Assisted with facility and/or maintenance issues of a LEED Silver Certified building

- Created risk management documents depicting possible areas of injury for wellness rooms/programs

Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla, WA August 2010- Current

Adjunct Instructor – Health Education Physical Recreation Department (HEPR)

- Instructor for campus and online HEPR courses in the health, recreation and fitness courses

- Plan and implement course material following the course syllabus

- Participant of Title III Grant to improve innovative online teaching skills and course outlines

Walla Walla Family YMCA, Walla Walla, WA

Associate Director of Healthy Living November 2010 – February 2011

- Continuation of Sound Mind Sound Body Column through March 16, 2011

- Oversee and manage the programs and staff in the Group Exercise Department

- Quarterly evaluations of group exercise staff and member retention rates in group exercise classes

- Surveyed group exercise classes with national Y-USA Activate America surveys to improve classes

- Coordinated corporate wellness classes, programs and wellness fairs with organizations such as Baker

Boyer Bank, Nelson Irrigation and Key Technologies

- Hold monthly educational meetings on various group exercise and population topics

- Design and implement specialized sport specific group training classes

- Monitor the annual operating budget for the Healthy Living Department

- Engage with stakeholders and Board of Directors through wellness newsletters and presentations

- Attend community events and organizational meetings to present Healthy Living topics

- Identify and engage individual and corporate donors with Fundraising Team

- Engage and establish relationships with existing or new members and manage volunteer staff

Programs Director Healthy Living & Marketing January 2010- October 2010

- Collaborated with local non-profits to coordinate and implement Healthy Living Special Events

including Mutt Strutt, Healthy Kids Day, Spring into 5k/10k Challenge

- Content Writer for the “Sound Mind Sound Body” weekly Health and Fitness column in the Walla

Walla Union Bulletin Newspaper

- Grant Writer and recipient for local and national grants including Precor Cares & BMAC Grant to

create programs for various ethnic and lower socio-economic cultures

- Collaborated with AAA to coordinate YMCA travel club to implement health and outdoor retreats

- Designed a new YMCA “Power Pump” fitness program with choreography and the training &

evaluation of instructors

- Personal Train patrons and health seekers with various fitness programs to meet their goals

- Created member engagement programs and incentives for wellness center and fitness program

participants

- Conducted fitness assessments utilizing Polar Age Body Software

- Designed print marketing materials of banners, signage and brochures for the new Y Brand logo

- Operated marketing tools for the YMCA events and program through print, online and social medias

- Promoted YMCA Programs at KUJJ 101.9FM and appeared on Kennewick’s KVEWTV Morning

Show with Jason Valentine to discuss the benefits of Yoga

- Created a virtual YMCA community with the enhancement of conversations via Facebook

- Created monthly marketing campaigns to increase membership rates and retain current members

- Conducted quantitative marketing research through program evaluation forms and exit surveys.

Compared and contrast the programs to the needs and wants of the patrons

The University of Toledo August 2008-December 2009

The Office of Recreation - Toledo, Ohio

Graduate Assistant – Marketing, Sponsorship, Webdesign & Rentals

- Gained valuable experience with leadership, time management, communication, customer service, budget, event management, and many facets of marketing in relation to higher education and recreation

- Charged with the maintenance and development of the Office of Recreation Website, working with University web developers on general upkeep and created a virtual tour, online job applications, meet the staff page and numerous additional pages

- Played role in obtaining and continuing relationships with a variety of Sponsors for the Office of Recreation

- Shared responsibility for coordinating, managing, and marketing Office of Recreation Special Events; 5K Fundraiser, Welloween Health Fair, and Fitness programs and volunteers for the events

- Created and operated unique Marketing tools for Office of Recreation Center events and programs working with Fitness, Intramurals, Sports Clubs, and outside groups such as ACIS, NIRSA, Reach Media, HotHands and Facebook

- Created and deployed templates for digital signage through Reach Media

- Graphic designed special event signage and “Wellness Wipes” newsletters

- Social market events and build healthy relationships with the use of a Facebook page

- Assisted in the operation of Health Education Center satellite facility, including special events, and the hiring, training, and evaluating student staff & volunteer recruitment for special events

- Fitness and Yoga Instructor for Office of Recreation Wellness Center

- Student Leadership Development Team Member; assisting in the coordination of monthly meetings, fundraiser events, and professional development workshops

Pat Cash International Tennis Academy - Hope Island, Gold Coast, Australia January – April 2008

Administrative & Marketing Assistant

- Created exclusive marketing brochures on-site, through Hope-Island Resort, online and for Local Gold Coast Newspaper contests

- Designed weekly newsletters on-site and for local press releases

- Coordinated Tennis Tournament by signing local sponsors and promoting the tournaments through different print and online medias.

- Proficient in Banking, Invoicing Customers and scheduling of the courts using the BookIt! Software System

- Maintain weekly Inventory and shipments for Pro Shop

- Yoga, Pilates and Tennis Instructor for Children & Teens aged 6-20 years

Yoga in the Daily Life - Brisbane, Australia March-July 2008 Studio Assistant Manager | Volunteer

- Graphic Designed Brochures, Posters & Flyers for Events & Courses

- Researched & Created Business Marketing Plan for renovation process & Pregnancy Yoga Market for the Brisbane suburbs

- Designed weekly online newsletters and in charge of the daily marketing email maintenance

- Administrative Assistance with reception and daily banking

- Coordinated Spiritual & Recreational Events for Yoga Retreats: Meditation & Yoga Classes, Waterfall hikes, Vegetarian Meal Menu, Music & Midnight Chanting Sessions

Bowling Green State University Recreation Center – Bowling Green, Ohio January 2007- January 2008

Fitwell Supervisor / Fitness Instructor

- Marketing and Promotions of Fitness Events & Classes through campus & community media forms

- Hired, Trained & Evaluated Fitness Instructors

- Conducted bi-weekly Payroll & Created Fitness Health Newsletters for the patrons

- Conducted fitness assessments with BMI, Blood Pressure, V02 Max

- CPR Certified & Trained courses in Sexual Harassment, Conflict Management & Business Ethics

Professional Certifications:

- American Fitness Aerobic Association (AFAA) -Primary Group Exercise Certification

- American Council on Exercise (ACE) - Personal Training Certification

- Yoga Alliance 318 hours Yoga Certification in Ashtanga Yoga – Conoor, India

- Buddhist Meditation Certification – Chiang Mai, Thailand

- TRX Level 2 Sport Medicine Suspension Training Certification

- TRX Group Suspension Certification

- Aquatic Fitness Professional Association International A-PAI Aqua Instructor Certification

- Greater Northwest MS Society – Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Instructor

- Reiki Level 1, 2 & 3 | Vedic Astrology Certification

- PADI Open Water Scuba Certification – Gold Coast, Australia

- YMCA Certifications: Keys to Membership Engagement, Creating the Membership Experience, Healthy Lifestyle Principles, Group Exercise, Strength & Resistance Exercise & Listen First I

- American Heart Association CPR & Red Cross First Aid Certified

- The Booty Barre (workshop taken 10/2012, video submission needed to gain certification)

Publications

- 800+ articles published through print and online through trade journals, fitness magazines, consumer publications, newspapers and blogs.

Online: , , ACE Fitnovatives / ACE Fit Life Blog, , Wenger Outdoor Blog, , , , , Eagle’s Nest Outfitters Blog, Panama Jack Blog, Down Linens Blog, Gearographer & Healthy Life Blog

Print: IDEA Fitness Journal, AFAA American Fitness, Outdoors NW Magazine, ACE ProSource, Aquatic Exercise Association AKWA Magazine, Onsite Fitness Magazine, Northwest Fitness Magazine, Journal of Housing & Community Development, Walla Walla Union Bulletin “Sound Mind Sound Body” Fitness Column, The Weekly Herald, Bowling Green State BG Newspaper

Professional Fitness Presenter Experience

Updated List:

- American Council on Exercise (ACE) Master Trainer Presenter – Metabolic Conditioning

& Effective Ways to Train Obese & Overweight Cliental

- BOSU National Master Trainer Presenter – BOSU Workshops

- AFAA Workshop Presenter – Primary Group Exercise

Conference Volunteer

- 2009 SYTAR International Yoga Therapy Conference Volunteer & Attendee– Los Angeles, CA

- 2009 Midwest Recreational Therapy Conference Volunteer & Presenter – St Louis, Missouri

- 2010-2013 American Council on Exercise ACE Symposium Volunteer – San Diego, CA

Scholarships / Awards

- 2003 Jane Edna Hunter Scholarship

- 2003 Jean Chase Memorial Academic Fund

- 2003 Willoughby South High Booster Scholarship

- 2006 Honorable Mention Glimpse Travel Abroad Writing Contest

- 2007 Stuart R Givens Fellowship Recipients

- 2008 Will M. Holsberry ORSA State Workshop Student Scholarship

- 2009 Honorable Mention for UT Graduate Students Poster Contest

- 2014 Shape Magazine’s “Top 50 Hottest Trainers in the US”

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