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Aaron Birdy

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
  • Implemented strategies to provide health education, wellness and fitness optimisation to clients.
  • Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Created individual workout routines based on member fitness level.
  • Facilitated positive client interactions, resulting in increased repeat business.
  • Supplied clients with list of exercises and activities.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Sought out continuous education opportunities to master new techniques and maintain certifications.

Purchase Manager

Kiernans Food Ingredients
11.2016 - 02.2024
  • Managed purchases, receipts and the documentation of finished goods, materials, packaging and ingredients.
  • Have extensive experience in Sage 200.
  • Designed pricing models for quotations.
  • Negotiated and managed vendor contracts.
  • Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
  • Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Worked with shipment companies to manage distribution.
  • Coordinated the importation of items via ocean and air, including custom clearances.

Shop Supervisor

Birdy's Newsagents
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Provided a supportive and helpful environment for staff, often going the extra mile to assist with their personal and work-related needs.
  • Maintained smooth day-to-day operations of the shop through diligent staff supervision, ensuring high standards and procedures were strictly followed.
  • Conducted stock counts of inventory, store equipment management, submitting reports to accountants for financial purposes.
  • Assisted my boss with hiring and induction processes of new staff members, guaranteeing adequate onboarding and training was provided.
  • Utilised exceptional customer service skills to create welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
  • Helped shop floor staff to unpack and count deliveries during quiet periods.

Education

NVQ Level 5 - Personal Training

Elite Academy Fitness
2023

Honours Bachelors Degree - Economics, Politics and Law

DCU
Dublin, Ireland
2016

Skills

  • Current fitness trends knowledge
  • Passion for fitness
  • Cooperative team player
  • Pricing structures
  • Decision-making ability
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Team leadership
  • Resourcefulness
  • Punctual and reliable

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of hyrox training. Two of my clients for this project won silver medals at hyrox barcelona 2023.
  • Strength and conditioning for GAA teams that have won multiple trophies.
  • Personally competed in a high level of multiple sports. including GAA, MMA, Jujitsu, Golf, Basketball and Soccer. Winning trophies in all of the above.
  • Sourced multiple suppliers worldwide while working at kiernans food ingredients which helped my team to reduce cost and increase profit margins. Also opening us to a bigger market with more variability.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Irish
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current

Purchase Manager

Kiernans Food Ingredients
11.2016 - 02.2024

Shop Supervisor

Birdy's Newsagents
01.2009 - 01.2014

NVQ Level 5 - Personal Training

Elite Academy Fitness

Honours Bachelors Degree - Economics, Politics and Law

DCU

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