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VANESSA JAMES

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in health and wellness, psychology, and customer service. Excels in fast-paced environments, adept at multitasking and collaborating with both independent and team efforts. Highly organized with excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Recognized for outstanding time management, high energy, and motivation. Proficient in various project management tools and computer applications. Consistently eager to take on new challenges and expand skill set.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Trainer and sales

GOODLIFE FITNESS
01.2022 - Current
  • Seeking out new clients
  • Working with clients to understand health history and future goals in order to develop tailored, effective programming
  • Leveraging and promoting all GoodLife training programs to support clients on their health and fitness journeys
  • Responsible for the administrative side of servicing clients (e.g., use of GoodLife tools and software)

Move Coach

GoodLife Kids Foundation
09.2024 - Current

I lead engaging fitness programs for youth with autism and intellectual disabilities, ensuring a positive and impactful experience. I design and implement workout plans that align with MOVE by GoodLife Kids guidelines, adapting to participants' needs. Collaborating with other coaches, I share best practices to enhance program delivery. While primarily instructing in-person classes, I also support virtual programming when needed. I represent GoodLife Kids Foundation with professionalism, positivity, and care.

Volunteer Fitness Instructor

HUTTON HOUSE
01.2023 - Current
  • Work closely with individuals who have disabilities developmental and learning
  • Create workout plan for individuals to do
  • Instruct participants and help with form and technique

Noon Hour Supervisor

LONDON DISTRICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Supervise and support students during lunch recess

Receptionist

BACK N MOTION
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Physiotherapy assistant, receptionist and office manager
  • Schedule appointments
  • Manage Motor vehicles accidents and Work-related injury billing through external software such as HCAI and Telus Health
  • Direct billing to insurance
  • Accounts receivable

Cashier

NOFRILLS
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for cashing out customers
  • Accepting payment in the form of cash, credit or debit
  • Customer Service ie
  • Refunds, complaints, etc
  • Responsible for filling orders from the online website, bagged, labelled and processed orders before their designated pickup time

Professional Dog Walker

Vanessa Pet Services
03.2023 - Current
  • Educated new pet owners on proper leash handling techniques minimizing risk of injuries during walks.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and confidence in my services.
  • Collaborated closely with fellow dog walkers for optimal scheduling coordination.
  • Assisted clients in troubleshooting behavioral issues that arose during walks or at home by offering insights and recommendations from experience as a professional dog walker.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Social Science degree with a specialization

Brescia University College
02-2025

Skills

  • Strong Verbal Communication
  • Excellent Analytical Skills
  • Cooperative Team Member
  • High Energy
  • Well-Motivated
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Computer Literacy
  • Project Management Tools

Certification

  • First Aid Certified, 01/2023
  • Vulnerable Police Check, 01/2024
  • Precision Nutrition Coaching Level 1, 01/2023
  • CrossFit Level 1 Certification, 01/2022
  • Can Fit Pro Personal Training, 01/2022

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Move Coach

GoodLife Kids Foundation
09.2024 - Current

Professional Dog Walker

Vanessa Pet Services
03.2023 - Current

Volunteer Fitness Instructor

HUTTON HOUSE
01.2023 - Current

Personal Trainer and sales

GOODLIFE FITNESS
01.2022 - Current

Noon Hour Supervisor

LONDON DISTRICT CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD
01.2020 - 01.2022

Receptionist

BACK N MOTION
01.2019 - 01.2022

Cashier

NOFRILLS
01.2017 - 01.2020

BACHELOR OF ARTS - Social Science degree with a specialization

Brescia University College
VANESSA JAMES