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MEET THE INSTRUCTORS
Charla McMillian, J.D., CSCS
Resume and Training Experience
TRAINING BACKGROUND
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS/INTERESTS
CHARLA MCMILLIAN, J.D., CSCS
1-877-FITBOOT
TRAINING
BACKGROUND
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Certified
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Author Boot Camp Abs, Fair Winds Press, Gloucester, MA ISBN #
1592331254
FitBoot - Basic Training for Professionals, LLC    1998-present
President and CEO/Chief Instructor Alameda, CA.
Creator and chief instructor of FitBoot©-
Basic Training for Professionals, authentic military styled fitness training and the 1st fitness
boot camp in New England. Providing customized personal fitness programs at clients' locations.
Training instructors and licensing FitBoot programming nationwide with current locations in Boston,
MA and San Francisco area CA (Alameda and Oakland).
Fitness Dynamics, Waltham, MA    1997
Owner.
Created and taught FitBootsm Basic Training, Kickin' Martial
Fitness, Kickin' for Kids, and children's fitness programs. Taught children's fitness program
through City Parks & Recreation Department. Personal training clients
included military and police candidates and cadets.
AJ Harambe Martial Arts, Newton, MA and Nashua, NH   
1991-93
Assistant Children's Karate Instructor
Competitor, Kenpo Karate, various regional tournaments   
1991-94
Women's Under Black Belt divisions
Esposito's Academy of Self-Defense and Nautilus Training Center, Newton,
MA    1990-93
Weekend Manager/Trainer
U.S. Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA    1987-89
Consistent 1st Class score on semiannual PFT (perfect score on 2 of 3 events).
Consistent perfect score on 2 of 3 male PFT events.
Supervised and trained 15 enlisted Marines to ensure their superior performance on semiannual
PFT.
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire    1982-85
Varsity fencing club/team
Began training individuals
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SC    1979-81
Varsity Boys' Cross Country Team
Began weight training
EDUCATION
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Boston, Massachusetts  
J.D.,1993
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Class Speaker, Commencement, 1993 | Director, Legal
Follies, 1993 |
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Student Bar Association, Elected Representative, 1991-92
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DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, Hanover, New Hampshire   A.B., 1985
Major: English {modified}
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Varsity Fencing Club/Team, 1982-84 | Green Key Society - elected
1983-84 |
| Fire & Skoal Senior Society - selected 1984 |
| Gurdin Prize, Best Director, Intramural Plays, 1985 |
EXPERIENCE
FITBOOT - BASIC TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS, LLC
President and CEO/Chief Instructor Alameda, CA, 2007 - present
Creator and Chief Instructor of one of the country's few remaining authentic military styled
fitness training programs. Training instructors and licensing FitBoot programming nationwide.
Teaching boot camp classes and providing one to one fitness training in the San Francisco area
(Alameda and Oakland) with the same quality expertise and training emphasis continually demonstrated
over the previous 20 years..
FITBOOT - BASIC TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS, Greater Boston Area,
Massachusetts
Owner, 1998-2007
Creator and Chief Instructor of New England's original boot camp fitness program (Boston) providing
total body strength and conditioning, sport skills training, and competitive sport prep in an
authentically military styled class environment. Personal fitness trainer providing complete
strength training and physique conditioning for individuals. Create weight training, aerobic
conditioning, and flexibility programs to help the client maximize his/her physical potential
within the client's lifestyle and schedule. Provide basic nutrition guidelines and diet
recommendations to enhance performance, energy level, and physical development.
FITNESS DYNAMICS, Waltham, Massachusetts
Owner, 1996-1997
Sole proprietor of a new concept Martial Fitness Training Center providing martial arts,
martial-related conditioning programs, and strength training for children and adults. Fitness class
instructor and personal trainer. Created innovative fitness classes incorporating martial arts
(Kickin' ) and military-styled (FitBoot) training.
MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES,
DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, Boston, Massachusetts.
Contract Manager, 1994-1997
Managed service contracts for Commonwealth's Medicaid agency. Drafted and published
advertising for each position; supervised drafting of and personally edited procurement
documents; supervised and participated in vendor selection; supervised contract drafting and
execution. Monitored contract performance. Corresponded with vendors regarding billing,
contract performance, and budget balances. Processed contractor payment and modified
contracts via Commonwealth's automated accounting system. Designed and implemented
standardized forms for controlling and monitoring the procurement process. Supervised design
and implementation (including staff training) of new procurement tracking database.
NEW ENGLAND LEGAL FOUNDATION, Boston, Massachusetts
Staff Associate, 1993-94
Legal Assistant and Acting Development Officer for non-profit legal foundation. Managed
promotional and news mailings to contributors and media. Helped design and implement
contributor database system. Designed and implemented case file tracking system. Conducted
staff software training. Edited and supervised production of quarterly litigation newsletter.
Drafted legal briefs and memoranda. Supervised production of the only comprehensive Manual
of Alternative Dispute Resolution covering New England exclusively.
ESPOSITO'S NAUTILUS TRAINING CENTER/ACADEMY OF SELF DEFENSE,
Newton, Massachusetts
Weekend Supervisor/Fitness Trainer, 1990-93
Responsible for customer service, equipment and membership sales, and equipment
function monitoring. Designed and supervised strength training workouts. Advised clients
regarding basic nutrition, pre-test diet and training (for karate students), and injury
prevention.
EDWARDS & ANGELL, Boston, Massachusetts
Legal Assistant, December 1989-July 1990
Corporate and Real Estate Departments of medium-sized law firm. Maintained progress files
and client correspondence. Drafted closing documents and memoranda. Performed title searches
and legal research.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Camp Pendleton, California
1986-1989 (Active Duty); 1990-1995 (USMCR) - Rank: Captain, USMCR
Chief Analyst, 1st Marine Division, Intelligence Section.
Supervised production of intelligence estimates and briefings for Commanding General and
subordinate units. Managed 15 enlisted Marines, including ensuring their consistent superior
performance on semiannual Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test. Designed and implemented
Division's automated intelligence reporting system for tactical use. Additional duties:
responsible officer for unit's property inventory and purchasing account; unit's Information
Systems Coordinator; specially appointed by Chief of Staff to Division Information Systems
Management Plan Review Board.
SKILLS/INTERESTS
weight lifting; martial arts; singing/songwriting; technical theatre
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