Maria Files
“First, a dedicated fitness coachand fitness instructor who never stops learning. Second,
A respected professional committed to helping people improve health, fitness, and overall well-being…”
Professional Profile
Energetic and motivated fitness coach, trainer and instructor who applies over 20 years’ experience in the health, fitness, and business fields to focus on anatomy and kinesiology, fitness assessment testing procedures, nutrition fundamentals, and weight management.
Education & Courses
Culinary Arts Degree – ArtInstitute of Colorado
AFAA: The Shoulder Complex ~ Life After Knee Surgery ~ Prehab vs Rehab ~ When Rest Doesn't Recover ~ Medicine and Fitness ~ Care of the Back ~ Nutrition for Sports and Exercise
Certifications
Certified Wellness Coach - International Sports Science Association
Certified Nutritionist- Art Institute of Colorado
SB Body Barre Pilates- Soul and Body Pilates
Vinyasa Yoga Instructor: Ananda Shala
Certified Kickboxing Instructor - American Council on Exercise
Certified PiYo Strength Instructor -American Council on Exercise
Certified Personal Trainer - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
Kettlebell Instructor – Kettlebell Athletics Coach (KAC)
TRX Instructor–
Youth Athletic Fitness Specialist – IYCA
High School Strength & Conditioning Coach–IYCA
MetaFit HIIT Coach–MetaFit USA
CPR/AED Response
FMS Functional Movement Screening Certified - Gray Cook
Supervision, Management, Safety, and Sanitation training - The Art Institute of Colorado
Professional Skills & Highlights
Fitness Training
Travels internationally to conduct fitness consultations / assessments to ensure participants maintain exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
Evaluates 2,500+ clients' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and creates suitable training programs to meet any special requirements. Plans physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.
Utilizesexpertise in sports techniques to design training exercise programs a variety population of individuals, teams, athletes,and trainedmilitary recruits.
Consults Temple Boxing with marketing (e.g. emails, community, schools, recreational centers, health fairs, "NO Bullying" campaign).
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Sales Management
Succeeded in multiple leadership/management roles (i.e. Catering Service Manager, Restaurant Manager, and Sales) dedicated to exceeding customer satisfaction.
Spearheaded and trained teams to apply creative sales tactics to achieve key performance indicators,increase revenue, and ensure a comfortable employee and customer environment.
As Restaurant Manager at Panera Bread, provided operational leadership and administered budget, purchasing, policies, and lead cross-training programs for more than 52 employees.
Organizations & Community Service
PAC Protect Allergic Children Across America – manages a nationwide program of training services on food allergy safety to schools, camps, daycare facilities and home environments.
Paws for Charity – Helped raised $10,000 and supplies for local animal shelters.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) – Represented the best interests of abused and neglected children in the juvenile court systems (e.g. visits, report to social workers and courts).
Queen Anne's and Kent CountiesExcellence Award– Recognized for personal commitment, dedication, and performance to CASA mission.
Professional Work History
Director of Fitness–South River Country Club – Edgewater, MD2012– present
Group Instructor – EdgewaterFitness – Edgewater, MD 2011 – present Group Instructor –Ruah Yoga Studio – Annapolis, MD 2015 – 2015
Fitness Advisor– Canton Club Health & Fitness – Baltimore, MD 2011 – 2014
Yoga/Piyo Instructor– South River Martial Arts – Edgewater, MD 2011– 2013
Bootcamp Instructor–RadcliffCreek School – Chestertown, MD2010 – 2011
Kickboxing –Washington College – Chestertown, MD2010 – 2011
Group Instructor– AquaFit – Chestertown, MD2009 – 2011
Trainer/Group instructor – Kent Athletic & Wellness Center –Chestertown, MD2008 – 2010
Sales Events Manager– Martins Caters – Greenbelt, MD2007 – 2010
Sales Manager–PaneraBread – Pasadena & Glen Burnie, MD2002– 2005