Summary
Dynamic and passionate fitness professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adjusting to new situations and challenges. With pandemic developed Virtual Personal Training and Group Fitness programs. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on modifying to maximize engagement and customer satisfaction. A proven agile and adaptable team member.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Fitness Instructor
Passion For Parkinsons
04.2023 - Current
- Demonstrate exercise to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times
- Modify exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities
- Establish positive relationships, cultivating interaction
- Increase participation and enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment
- Lead comprehensive classes to 10-20 participants, for balance, proprioception, strength and cardiovascular training
Certified Aqua Fitness & Pilates Instructor
Self Employed
06.2019 - Current
- Developed aqua program for seniors in Walden Club - senior community
- Modified Pilates Program to meet individual needs for wide range of ages and abilities
- Both Pilates and Aqua Class fill to 100% capacity
Small Business Owner
Heather Simmons
06.2015 - Current
- Promote business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Frequently study market to keep abreast of new industry trends and optimal pricing of fitness packages, services and emerging opportunities
- Continually increase sales establishing goals, consistent performance and renewals
- Provide exceptional customer service to customers, increasing customer loyalty
Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor
Ontario Racquet Club & One Health Clubs
03.2006 - Current
- Design specific workout systems for individual clients based on individual ability and goals
- Explain exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury
- Grow customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results
- Create monthly inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions
- Educate clients with presentations about sports-specific training, injury prevention, fitness training
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching
- Developed, planned, modified and led personal and group fitness sessions
- Designed specific workout programs for individual clients based on performance ability and goals
- Kept detailed records of personal training procedures and client progress after each session
- Promoted to talent acquisition in Group Fitness
- Hit top renewal rate of Personal Trainers
Running Coach
Running Room
10.2011 - 05.2016
- Facilitated 50 participants providing individual support
- Planned and scheduled weekly guest speakers.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to achieve goals without injury.
- Elevated team spirit with holiday celebration runs and recognized individual successes in journey.
Cycling Coach
Gears Bike Shop
10.2011 - 03.2016
- Facilitated group coaching to 30 clients and provided individual coaching
- Developed GEARS GIRLS, teaching bike maintenance, promoting road safety, peloton work and training programs
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups to prevent sports injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education
1998
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Instructor mentoring
- Sport-Specific Fitness Training
- Health and Wellness Education
- Group Exercise Program Design
- Designing Classes and Routines
- Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative and Yin YOGA
- Individualized Training Programs
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Effective Presentations
- Customized Programs for Individual Requirements
Certification
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - 2023
- TRX Certificate - 2020
- Mat Pilates Certificate - 2014
- Group Fitness Training Specialist - 2012
- Personal Training Specialist - 2009
- Spinning Certificate of Completion - 2004
Timeline
Certified Fitness Instructor - Passion For Parkinsons
04.2023 - Current
Certified Aqua Fitness & Pilates Instructor - Self Employed
06.2019 - Current
Small Business Owner - Heather Simmons
06.2015 - Current
Running Coach - Running Room
10.2011 - 05.2016
Cycling Coach - Gears Bike Shop
10.2011 - 03.2016
Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor - Ontario Racquet Club & One Health Clubs
03.2006 - Current
York University - Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education
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