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Alyssa Simonds

Anaheim

Summary

I am an experienced fitness professional with over seven years in the health and fitness industry and two degrees in exercise science. I currently serve as Head Trainer at a boutique studio, where I design evidence-based training programs, lead large groups, and mentor clients. I bring a strong foundation in exercise physiology, human movement, and program design, combined with real-world experience in both client coaching and small business operations. I am passionate about translating practical fitness knowledge into engaging, academically rigorous instruction to inspire and educate students in kinesiology.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Trainer

WORK Training Studio LLC
Irvine, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Monitored form and technique in group environments to maintain individual safety.
  • Lead and execute group fitness classes, adapting established programming to meet varying participant skill levels and maintain engagement.
  • Create specialty programs and fitness experiences to enrich client offerings and enhance overall studio engagement.
  • Mentor and support trainers in effective class delivery, coaching techniques, and participant interaction.
  • Implement evidence-based training protocols to optimize participant results while maintaining safety and proper form.
  • Foster a motivational and supportive studio culture, encouraging participation and enhancing the client experience.
  • Ensure all safety protocols are followed and maintain a safe environment, including proper setup and use of fitness equipment.
  • Collaborate with clients through follow-up communication, goal tracking, and feedback to continuously improve class delivery and outcomes.
  • Adapt routines to accommodate participants of all ages, fitness levels, and special considerations.

General Manager

Innovative Results
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Observed athletes and tweaked functional movement patterns to maximize performance.
  • Created and managed training programs dedicated to optimizing strength, speed and endurance of every athlete.
  • Initiated group programs to challenge members to make exercise part of daily routines.
  • Increased patronage of facilities by restructuring social media efforts.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.

Spin Instructor

Full Psycle LLC
Huntington Beach, CA
03.2019 - 01.2023
  • Develop weekly playlists
  • Social media presence
  • Class program design to sync with music and implement full-body aspects to have a well-rounded workout
  • Leadership and motivation

Business Owner

Craft Meal Preps
Irvine, CA
04.2018 - 12.2022

I am the cofounder, co-owner, and administrator of this meal prep company that caters to the general public. We run primarily through our social media and email domain. My main tasks are as follows:

  • Organize each order request into an excel spreadsheet
  • Calculate amount of each food item needed and create grocery lists to purchase list items in bulk
  • Preparing and cooking food
  • Weighing out and plating food items
  • Dishes, sweeping, disinfecting, and mopping
  • Website design and maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Delivery and pick-up coordination for customers' meals
  • Bookkeeping and staying up to date on finances
  • Creating profit and loss sheets and income balance sheets
  • Ensured exceptional client service and quality product offerings.

Group Fitness Coach and Assistant Manager

F45 Training Alamitos Bay
Long Beach, CA
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Comply with F45 HQ franchise guidelines when conducting class sessions
  • Hands on adjustments and verbal cues based on the anatomical functions of each movement
  • Leadership and motivation
  • Guided clients in safe exercise, taking into account individualized physical limitations
  • On the spot progressions given to members with advanced experience
  • Create weekly workouts during COVID lockdown for members' Zoom sessions while using F45 HQ-style programming to remain on-brand
  • Customer service and customer relationships to build business rapport
  • Customer acquisition and retention analysis and method development

Spin Instructor

Beatbike LLC, Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
12.2017 - 02.2019
  • Created new playlists, workout plans, and drills for each class to keep variety and an element of surprise
  • Built a rapport with class attendants by opening up social media discussion for theme rides and song requests
  • Integrated social media into advertising the studio's cycling classes as well as building relationships with customers to entice them to return

Studio Manager

Beatbike LLC, Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Monitored and enforced business policies regarding customers and employees
  • Monthly inventory
  • Communicated with customers about their membership accounts and applied problem solving skills in helping assist urgent requests and complaints
  • Ensured that the environment our studio embodied was that of inclusivity, acceptance, love, and compassion
  • Reached out to non-returning members and worked with upper management on plans to capture old and new customers
  • Processed business donation requests from local school organizations and businesses
  • Helped plan appealing challenges and events to maintain customer attention and interest

Physical Therapy Aide

Center of Rehabilitation Excellence
Huntington Beach, California
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Updated patient records with condition status.
  • Monitored equipment use and overall safety of patients.
  • Maintained office and therapy equipment by cleaning and making minor repairs.
  • Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
  • Applied manual technique to a patient's stretch 
  • Utilized various modalities specific to a patient's injury

Student Worker

Chapman University
Orange, CA
09.2013 - 12.2016

Cook

Crepes Bonaparte Food Truck
Anaheim, CA
04.2013 - 08.2013

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Science

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Chapman University
Orange, CA
2016

Skills

  • Client rapport
  • Project creation and delegation
  • Employee training
  • Reporting and documentation of membership conversions
  • Customer service
  • Organization
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Critical thinking and creative problem solving
  • Managing multiple priorities
  • Team management
  • Mentoring
  • Curriculum design

Certification

  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Schwinn Indoor Cycling POWER Certificaion
  • Fitour Primary Group Exercise Instructor Certification  

References

Dane Miklaus - Owner of WORK, LLC

dane@weworkforit.com | 916-628-3147

Jennaca Walsh - Most recent manager of Full Psycle, LLC and current Co-Worker at WORK Training Studio

jennaca@weworkforit.com | 925-628-8573

Pui Lok Choi - Mentor

951-318-4850

Timeline

General Manager

Innovative Results
06.2022 - 09.2023

Head Trainer

WORK Training Studio LLC
09.2021 - Current

Group Fitness Coach and Assistant Manager

F45 Training Alamitos Bay
07.2019 - 05.2021

Spin Instructor

Full Psycle LLC
03.2019 - 01.2023

Business Owner

Craft Meal Preps
04.2018 - 12.2022

Spin Instructor

Beatbike LLC, Huntington Beach
12.2017 - 02.2019

Studio Manager

Beatbike LLC, Huntington Beach
02.2017 - 02.2019

Physical Therapy Aide

Center of Rehabilitation Excellence
04.2016 - 05.2017

Student Worker

Chapman University
09.2013 - 12.2016

Cook

Crepes Bonaparte Food Truck
04.2013 - 08.2013

Master of Science - Exercise Science

California State University - Long Beach

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Chapman University
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