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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
09.2013 - 12.2016

Cook

Crepes Bonaparte Food Truck
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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