President, International Presenter
A.C.E. Certified – Aerobic Instructor
A.C.E. Gold Certified – Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified
C.E.C. Provider for ACE
State University of New York at Cortland
Bachelor of Science in Education – Physical Education, 1980
PRESENTER AND FITNESS PROFESSIONAL
Presents and conducts national and international conference workshops, lectures and master classes. Specializes in business and marketing, kickboxing, conditioning and Spinning®. She currently has four globally distributed videos, Slammin’ Step, Phat Funk, Focus on Funk, and Creative Combinations.
ECA World Fitness Alliance Founder, President (Formally the East Coast Alliance)
Responsible for all aspects of programming, marketing, development, implementation, growth, promotion, design and content. International organization dedicated to education and networking. Responsible for the annual New York City based ECA World Fitness Convention and the Miami based ECA Thrive Conference program design, content, advertising, promotion and marketing from the developmental stages to it’s conclusion.
EAST COAST INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOL
Course Coordinator Responsible for curriculum development, programming, course content and faculty. Teaches practical and academic classes.
EQUINOX FITNESS CLUBS
EQUINOX FITNESS CLUBS 895 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 Former National Director of Group Fitness. Consulted for all the group fitness programming for all clubs nationally. Responsibilities included training, education, and recruitment of group fitness staff, and program development.
Short BIO
Carol is the heart and soul of ECA World Fitness Alliance, an international fitness organization. As President and C.B.O. she is responsible for the promotion, marketing, advertising, programming and voice of the brand. She is Editor in chief for the ECA e-News and ECA NEWS. Carol is an international presenter, motivational speaker and consultant. She has designed and consulted for companies large and small within the fitness business and outside of it; including Hyatt Hotels, Gatorade, Nike, Avia, Soul Cycle, and the mainstream media. She was the former National Director of Group Fitness for Equinox Fitness Clubs and has been a media spokesperson for A.C.E. and Lululemon. In 2003 Carol was awarded Program Director of the Year from the fitness organization IDEA.. Carol has appeared in and contributed articles for many publications including the New York Times. She has been featured on network television including CBS, NBC and Fox. . It has been Carol’s mission to use fitness as a platform for social change and to inspire a person towards greater self awareness, and spiritual enlightenment.
NATIONAL
ECA World Fitness Alliance NYC/EXPO, NY, NY ’97- 2011
ECA/THRIVE Miami Sports Training and Conditioning & Wellness Conference 200-2010
IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show, 2007
IHRSA Profitability Conference & Trade Show, 2008
IDEA WORLD International Convention – ’93 to ’95, 2003, 2008
A.H.A South Shore Fitness Expo -Boston, MA. ’93 to ’96
Metrosports Fitness Expo, New York City , NY. ’9l to ’96
Metrosports Fitness Expo, Boston, MA. ’9l, to ’93, ’97
Cardio Classic Convention, San Francisco, CA.- ’96
Club Industry East – NYC-Lecturer- Aerobic Programming- ’93
D.C.A.C. Convention – Washington D.C. ’93-’94
Northeast Productions – Fitness Fest, MA. ’91 to ’95
Fitness Extravaganza – Training Center- Kendall Pk, NJ. ’92, ’93
City of Hope Workout Against Aids – ’92 to ’96
Great Valley Aerobics Convention, PA. ’95
A.A.U. Aerobics Competition and Conference – Boston , MA. ’96
INTERNATIONAL
Hot Robics Convention Guiesca Aerobic Organization, Aca, Mexico. ’92
South American Aerobics Convention, Venezuela – Fibra ’92 – Pan American Conference, Athens, Greece ’93
SAATO First & Second Annual Aerobic Convention, Athens & Thessalaneki, Greece ’94 & ’95
EFAA Int’l Aerobics Convention, Holland ’94; Netherland ’95
C.A.I.N. Convention, Toronto, Canada’94, ’95
C.A.I.N Workshop Series, Montreal, Canada ’95
C.C.W. Fitness Convention, Ottawa , Canada ’96, ’97
can Fit Pro Convention, Toronto, Canada ’99
I.F.F.A. Fitness Convention, Heidelberg, Germany Mar. ’97
World Fitness Conference, Blackpool, England Mar ’97, ’98 ’99
Hot Robics Convention Guiesca Aerobic Organization, Aca, Mexico. ’92
South American Aerobics Convention, Venezuela – Fibra ’92 – Pan American Conference, Athens, Greece ’93
ACTIVITIES
LuLuLemon Ambassador – 2008
Program Director of the Year – IDEA ’2003
Board of Advisors of Fit Magazine
Featured in Fit Magazine, January ’96 & February ’96
Contributing Writer of Fit Magazine
Fitness Magazine – Contributing Writer and in featured articles.
National Education Coordinator “Culture Shock “Dance Troupe – NIKE sponsored
Focus On Funk Aerobic Choreography Video – Headliner and Choreographer
Creative Combinations Aerobic Choreography – headliner and Choreographer
Phat Funk Aerobic Choreography Video – Headliner and Choreographer
Slammin’ Step Choreography Video – Headliner and Choreographer
Contributor -”Ask the Experts” IDEA Today Magazine
New Body Magazine – Contributing writer
Most Notable Instructor 1993 – AFAA’s American Fitness Magazine
Creative Instructor Aerobics Video #4005
National Aerobic Competitor – Regional Silver Medalist R.N.A.C.
Featured in New Body Magazine – Dec 1992 Issue, Nov. 1993 Issue
Featured in SELF Magazine – Mar. 1994
Featured in FITNESS Magazine – Aug. 1994, July 1996, March 1997
Featured on NBC Weekend Today Show
Nat’l Spokesperson & Video Presenter – Body Bar Body Reach Systems
Media Spokesperson – ACE (American Council On Exercise)
Sponsored Athlete and spokesperson – Moda Prima Active Apparel
Sponsored Athlete – Power Food, Power Bar
C.B.S. Channel 2 news spotlight (Morry’s story)
Featured on Fox 5 Network News
Featured on N.B.C. Channel 4 News
Feature on America’s Talking “Alive and Wellness” television cable show
Cablevision “On Long Island” , News 12, and ” Telecare.”
Hip Hop dancer for “Charles Perez Show” commercial.
A focused and decisive professional with leadership experience in management, marketing, sales, partnership development, and strategic planning. Senior executive responsibilities have included building high performance teams, implementing successful marketing programs, organizing new business development, and increasing net income and revenue. A hands-on leader with a proven ability to motivate and lead others to achieve business objectives.
Areas of expertise include:
- Marketing
- New business development
- Team leadership
- Negotiation
- P&L management/financial analysis
- Sales planning
- Merchandising
- Communication/interpersonal skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ECA WORLD FITNESS, INC, Long Beach, NY
Co-Founder, VP, Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for all company operations including sales, marketing, membership, convention services, publishing, human resources, finance, and information technology. Primary responsibilities include strategic planning, marketing, membership acquisition and retention, staff training and development, and new business development.
EAST COAST INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOL, New York, NY
Principal and Co-founder
Responsible for all company operations including staffing, instructor training, promotion, advertising, site locations and program development. Responsibilities also include all correspondence with NY State Dept. of Education.
CONSULTANT
Worked on various projects from conceptualizing business plans to designing health clubs, web sites and staff training. Implemented marketing and management programs to help clubs be more profitable. Most recent clients include Equinox Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Bilancio Fitness and South Beach Diet.
PRESENTER, FITNESS PROFESSIONAL
Teach and conduct local and national classes and workshops. Certifications include ACSM, ACE, AFAA, ECITS, AEA, AAAI/ISMA
HOLLYWOOD HEALTH SPA, Long Beach, NY
Managing Partner
Responsible for hiring and training of over 100 staff members and the member and the member satisfaction of over 4,000 club members. Responsibilities also included facility mana
gement and grassroots marketing and promotion.
UNIVERSAL FITNESS, Long Beach, NY
Owner, Operator
Responsible for the development, incorporation, design, set-up and build-out for club and continued operations for its success.
EDUCATION
The Bernard M. Baruch School of Business CUNY
Bachelor of Business Administration – June 1981
BOARD/COMMITTEE POSITIONS
Fitness Magazine – Advisory Board Member, 2005 – present
Epersonal Trainer – Board Member, 2001-2005
ACE (American Council on Exercise) Faculty Advisory Board Member, 2001-2002
Accredited Trainers Alliance – Board Member, 1998 to present
NARCO Freedom – Board Member, 1995-1996
IDEA – Leadership Awards Committee Member, 1995
IHRSA – Marketing Awards Committee Member, 1992
Long Beach Presidents Council on Physical Fitness – Board Member, 1992-1996
PRESENTATION HISTORY/NATIONAL
Adelphi University – Adjunct Professor, 1998-1999
New York University – Guest Lecturer, 1998
NY Jets – Conditioning Consultant, 1996
South Shore Fitness Fest (American Heart Association), 1995-1996
Long Beach President’s Council on Physical Fitness, 1995
Club Industry, 1992-1995
Northeast Productions Fitness Fest, MA, 1992-1993
Metrosports Fitness Expo, 1991-1995
East Coast Alliance Health and Fitness Expo, 1991-1997
New York Club Association, 1991-1992
PRESENTATION HISTORY/INTERNATIONAL
EFAA International Convention – Noordwijkerhout, Holland, 1994-1995
“Hotrobics”, Jamboree Convention – Acapulco, Mexico, 1994
SAATO Annual Aerobic Convention – Athens & Thessalaneki, Greece, 1994
Ocho Rios, Negril Jamaica, WI – Resort Master Class, 1992
Bahamas, WI – Resort Master Class, 1992
Cancun, Mexico – Resort Master Class, 1992
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Fitness Expert – LongIsland.com
Director/Creator and Talent, “Practical Aspects of Personal Training” Video/DVD
IHRSA Marketing Award, 1990
National Aerobic Competitor, Reebok Bronze Medal, 1990
National Spokesperson and Video Presenter – Body Bar Training, 1989
Fitness Expert – Appeared on NBC and various cable channels as a fitness expert
Sydell Radner is ECA’s finance director. She handles accounts payable and accounts receivable among many other fiduciary responsibilities. She can assist with any of your questions about refunds & credits. She is Gary and Carol’s “right hand person” and handles registration on-site at our conventions.
Susan Kasper is ECA’s Public Relations Liaison and Editor of the ECA NEWS. She has twenty years advertising, marketing and public relations experience. Susan has lectured to different Long Island based non-profit organizations on marketing and public relations topics and currently sits on the board of directors with one of Long Island’s fastest growing non-profit children associations. In addition, she is a member of the Women’s Sports Foundation and Long Island Coalition for Fair Broadcasting.
Lilli Koppelman is ECA’s event director and office manager. She has a strong impact in all facets of ECA’s organization. Among her many roles; she is our talent agent (presenter coordinator ), handles event operations and personnel, registration, pre-convention programs, equipment and backstage staffing (volunteer coordinator).
Michelle Abrahams is our ECITS administrator. Michelle is a graduate of ECITS, certified as a Personal Trainer. She has a nursing background and enjoys working with people and enhancing their lives. She currently trains a few clients for ECA’s PT division ECPT.Additionally, a mother of two children she enjoys working with children. Her warm, caring bubbly personality is an asset to our team!
Rosemarie Moscoso is our office assistant. She is in charge of ECA membership, sending out renewal letters, new updated cards and certificates and members services. Rose also speaks Spanish fluently and assists many Spanish speaking members and convention attendees.
Cheryl Paris is our sponsorship and marketing strategist. She specializes in connecting companies with our influential fitness association in building a comprehensive platform that will encourage brand recognition, product knowledge, recommendation power and maximizing their return on investment. Cheryl is the ‘go to’ person for all aspects of advertising, marketing, and exhibiting. Cheryl’s undeniable passion for dance and enthusiasm for ECA started years ago as an attendee at our events.
Michael King’s reputation as a renowned presenter both in Fitness and Pilates has been established since 1980. His is the founding director of the Pilates Institute in London and his Pilates programs are taught in over 26 countries worldwide. He is the author of many best selling books on Pilates and with his involvement with the Physiotherapy market the Pilates Institute Method is widely used within the rehabilitation fields.
Dr. Jason Karp is a nationally-recognized running coach and owner of RunCoachJason.com. He holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology and is founder and coach of REVO2LT Running Team and Dr. Karp’s Run-Fit Boot Camp. A prolific writer, he has over 200 publications in international running, coaching, and fitness magazines and scientific journals, is the author of four books, including 101 Developmental Concepts & Workouts for Cross Country Runners, 101 Winning Racing Strategies for Runners, and Running for Women, and is a frequent presenter at national fitness and coaching conferences.
