Focused, expert-level Pilates Teacher and Trainer, combined with background comprised of ownership experience for a thriving Pilates studio. Skilled in effectively mentoring fellow entrepreneurs to attain similar success. Possess notable industry background with expertise in performing exercises using Gratz equipment. Call on a distinctive combination of Pilates knowledge and business experience, paired with a particular passion for leading others to garner business success. Risk-taking leader known for innate ability to perform Advanced Pilates, operate a profitable studio and inspire Instructors, Clients and Studio Owners. Afforded the opportunity to work with very smart and successful people, including one-on-one Pilates clients, Navy SEALS and the leadership of Ivy League Schools. Open to a diverse and exciting new challenge that will allow for continued leverage of skills; hoping to earn a place in Deloitte Consulting's Encore program to re-engage women who have spent years out of the work force and, moving forward, to enter into the Management Consulting sector.

Romana s Pilates | Studio Operations | Gratz Equipment | Entrepreneurship | Consultative Sales Methods

Strategic Decision Making | Management & Leadership | Business Development | Motivational Training & Development

Client Relations & Retention | Continuing Education | Instructor Acumen | New Market Penetration | Account Management

ROMANA S PILATES, Business Owner/Level 4 Teacher/Trainer (1999 Present)

         Tackle both the financial obligations of business ownership with holistic professional development of Instructors

         Lead operations under the umbrella of specific, high-caliber standards set forth by Romana Kryzanowska, as tasked to do so by Joseph Pilates

         Serve as the foremost provider of training for top-notch Pilates Instructors; mentor and guide each, as well as assist at Continuing Education events

         Chart unfamiliar waters in leading classes on a semi-permanent basis for the Pennsylvania Ballet and members of numerous United States Navy SEAL teams, a responsibility assumed from 2009 until now

Christ the King Parish, Walking with Purpose Program Manager (2014 Present)

         Researched a series of like-minded programs and secured their endorsement for the benefit of all decision makers at Christ the King; included garnering the permission of the Walking with Purpose organization

         Arranged all program logistics and spearheaded all marketing efforts

Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth UNiVERSITY, Chairperson, Tiny Tuckies (2007 2009)

         Directed highly successful family programming and outreach efforts geared at the families of graduate students

         Worked in conjunction with Tuck School administration to determine funding and programming available to families

         Acted as an effective intermediary between families, students and the administration

         Collaborated with Betsy Howell, Family Therapist and Life Coach, to launch a program to encourage Tuck Partners to use Upper Valley (Southern New Hampshire and Vermont) resources to enhance their careers and personal goals

         Instructed group classes to students, partners and faculty within the Tuck School, as well as undergraduate students enrolled in Dartmouth s Dance Minor program

         Called on Dartmouth resources specific to graphic design and photography to create vital training tools for Pilates clients and class offerings

o   Structured each to be used freely by any Instructor or student

o   Items are used often by peer colleagues to this day

Platinum PILATES, Business Owner (2003 2007)

         Founded and operated a successful studio in Virginia Beach with the aid of as many as 10 Instructors. 


         Balanced fiscal business needs with the training necessities of both Instructors and dedicated clients

Junior Achievement of Southern New Jersey, Volunteer

         Worked with the staff and Board Members of Junior Achievement to determine which programs were a good fit for the school that I wanted to serve

         Followed up with a presentation to our school principal at Christ the King Regional School.

         Currently recruit and train volunteers to meet the needs for the classes offered at Christ the King

         Also teaching the 2nd grade module, Our Community

Co-Coordinator, Leadership Training through Walking with Purpose (also attended Leadership Conference), 2016

Certification, Teacher-Trainer in The Pilates Method, Romana's Pilates

Certification, Personal Training, American College of Sports Medicine

Graduate Courses, Exercise Science, Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Dance, Saint Olaf College