Colleen Thomas, Acsm Ep
About Colleen Thomas, Acsm Ep
Colleen Thomas serves as the Director of Finance & Operations at CornerHouse in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various roles in multiple organizations, and is also a certified exercise physiologist specializing in chronic disease prevention and management.
Current Role at CornerHouse
Colleen Thomas serves as the Director of Finance & Operations at CornerHouse, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees financial management and operational strategies to enhance the organization's efficiency. Her responsibilities include developing financial reporting tools to assist management in monitoring products and operations effectively.
Previous Experience in Finance
Colleen has a diverse background in finance and accounting. She worked as a Treasury Accountant at Direct Travel for five months in 2019, and as a Finance & Accounting Consultant at Salo LLC for five months in 2018. Additionally, she served as a Finance & Accounting Consultant at Flex-Able Solutions for two years from 2020 to 2022 and held the position of Sr. Accountant at KWS Group for one year. Her experience also includes roles as a Controller at All In One Accounting and as a Financial Operations Analyst at HealthFitness.
Educational Background
Colleen earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a Nutrition Minor from St. Catherine University, studying from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, she completed an Associate of Science (AS) in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at Inver Hills Community College from 2011 to 2013. This educational foundation supports her expertise in health and wellness.
Certifications and Specializations
Colleen is certified as an ACSM EP-C (Certified Exercise Physiologist), focusing on exercise as medicine along with nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle coaching. She specializes in chronic disease prevention and management through fitness, health, and wellness coaching, integrating her finance background with her health expertise.
Skills and Expertise
Colleen possesses a strong foundation in various financial disciplines, including full charge general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales/use tax, audit preparation, payroll, and account/bank reconciliations. Her broad skill set enables her to effectively manage financial operations and contribute to organizational success.