Kristen Antzoulis | Fitness/Health Professional

A native of Brooklyn, NY, Kristen is a certified Pilates instructor and fitness model. She pursued her passion for dance at a very young age and received a BFA from SUNY Purchase. She was inspired by Pilates when she discovered its endless benefits, managed her sciatica and transformed her body. She believes consistency and positivity in your Pilates practice allows for both mental and physical benefits. Her knowledge of the body and movement brings precision and creativity to her practice. Kristen focuses to help others obtain a healthier, stronger and happier body.

 


Professional Experience

Plank Pilates | July 2012-January 2019 | Studio Director
• Responsible for development and overall growth of the entire business in both finance and service.
• Managing all social media and promotional events for the studio.
• Leading the educational development of the staff to help facilitate the latest industry trends in pilates and fitness.
• Responsible for driving sales and hitting budgets/goals.
• Developing strong customer service relationships to maintain repeat business.
• Maintained working knowledge of health/fitness trends to provide effective information and support to the studio and it's clients.
• Creating effective and safe exercise prescriptions for entire classes and individuals.
• Managing and updating the online scheduling system.

Sixth Street Pilates | Oct 2012-Augus 2013 | Pilates Instructor
• Developed comprehensive Pilates training programs to ensure clients are satisfied with their workout program and reach personal fitness goals.
• Monitored and instructed clients during private and group Pilates training sessions on effective practice. 
• Conducted fitness consultations for new clients to assess and recommend the correct Pilates training programs. 
• Educated members on current health and fitness issues and trends.
• Developed and maintained a Pilates client base.

Caffo Beverages | December 2011 - July 2012 | Liquor Sales Representative
• Responsible for the sales and promotion of Italian liqour and wines. 
• Duties also include setting up new accounts, entertaining clients, wine tastings and educating business owners the beverages of Caffo.

Hecho en Dumbo | November 2010 - November 2011 | Bartender
• Mixologist with tequila and mezcal spirits. 

Rebar Brooklyn | July 2007 – November 2010 | Bartender
• Assisted management by completing all opening and closing procedures alone.
• Maintained extensive beer knowledge due to Rebar’s constant change in its fifteen micro brewery draft selections.
• Prepared wine tastings and planned for future events such as weddings and showers.


Dance Experience

Syren Modern Dance Company | 2006 - 2009
• “Abravanel” Kate Mehan and Lynn Peterson
• “The State” Jacobs Pillow, Ailey Citigroup Theater, DTW, Dance Now/NYC
• Festival White Plains
• Performing Arts Center, Westchester Arts Council

TAKE Dance | Takehiro Ueyama | 2006

Cloven Kingdom | Paul Taylor | 2005

Nutcracker | Purchase Dance Corps | 2002 - 2005
• Dancer • Casted and choreographed ages 5-18

Paul Taylor Summer Intensives | 2004 - 2005

All’s Well That Ends Well
• Purchase Repertory Theater
• Jill Echo, David Bassuk, Director