Yasin ARI
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at bringing in and training staff to handle customer and business needs. Motivational, diplomatic and respectful of people from different backgrounds. Energetic Personal Trainer recognized for ability to design and implement workouts that are productive and efficient, ensuring clients achieve health and fitness goals. Possess specialized skills in weight management, injury prevention, and endurance training. Excel in communication, motivation, and patience, leveraging these soft skills to inspire clients to surpass personal bests and embrace healthier lifestyles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer
Individual Training Projects
03.2025 - Current
- Motivated clients to reach their personal best by providing positive reinforcement.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure it is safe and functioning properly.
- Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic short-term and long-term goals.
- Provided instruction in stretching techniques to improve flexibility and reduce risk of injury.
- Demonstrated various exercises with the use of free weights and machines.
- Explained principles of nutrition including basic dietary guidelines to help optimize results.
- Maintained a clean environment by wiping down equipment after each use by a client.
- Encouraged clients to take part in activities outside the gym to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
- Educated clients about the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating habits.
- Researched new training methods, trends, and equipment to stay up-to-date on industry standards.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
- Resolved member and guest complaints or notified supervisor for solutions.
- Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
Lifeguard
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
06.2022 - Current
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Received comments and complaints and worked to deliver solutions to achieve member and guest satisfaction.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Closed down rides with faulty equipment and notified supervisor.
- Welcomed, greeted and interacted with members and guests and verified proper equipment operation.
- Handed out fliers and announced information to patrons to generate interest in new attractions and rides.
- Trained new employees on ride operations, pointing out safety mechanisms and features.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Inspected rescue tubes and buoys regularly to ensure they are in good condition.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following accidents or other incidents.
- Provided first aid care to injured patrons before paramedics arrived on scene.
Online Business Owner
Etsy
Toronto, ON
12.2018 - Current
- Placed special merchandise orders for customers.
- Prepared proposal volumes for customer delivery.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
Cook Supervisor
Oh my gyro
Toronto, ON
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
Manager
BurgerKing
Ankara, Turkey
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Examined merchandise to correctly price and display products.
- Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Planned and optimized warehouse work processes to improve fulfillment system efficiency.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Coordinated maintenance on physical condition of warehouse and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs, updates or replacements.
Education
Certificate - Personal Trainer
International Sports Sciences Association
Phoenix, US.03-2025
Certificate - Lifeguard
Lifesaving Society
Toronto, ON06.2022
Graduate Certificate - English For Academic Purposes
Humber College
Toronto, ON03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business
Turkish Military Academy
Ankara08.2016
Certificate - Strength And Conditioning
International Sports Sciences Association
Phoenix, USCertificate - Corrective Exercise Specialist
International Sports Sciences Association
Phoenix, USCertificate - Nutritionist
International Sports Sciences Association
Phoenix, USCertificate - The Exercise Effect
International Sports Sciences Association
Phoenix, USSkills
- Task Delegation
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Business Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Pricing Adjustment
- Quality Assurance
- Sales Planning
- Change Management
- Customer Service
- Equipment Maintenance
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Public Relations
- Safety Inspections
- Employee Training
- First Aid and CPR
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Team Management
- Exercise program design
- Client progress evaluation
- Fitness instruction
- Fitness program development
- Core strength development
- Goal setting assistance
- Personal training and coaching
- First aid and CPR
- Functional movement training
- Balance and stability training
- Weight management strategies
- Corrective exercise techniques
- Nutrition and weight loss management
- Good nutrition promotion
- Group fitness instruction
- Program design
- Sport-specific training
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Individual Training Projects
03.2025 - Current
Lifeguard
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
06.2022 - Current
Online Business Owner
Etsy
12.2018 - Current
Cook Supervisor
Oh my gyro
12.2017 - 12.2018
Manager
BurgerKing
10.2016 - 12.2017
Certificate - Lifeguard
Lifesaving Society
Graduate Certificate - English For Academic Purposes
Humber College
Bachelor of Science - Business
Turkish Military Academy
Certificate - Personal Trainer
International Sports Sciences Association
Certificate - Strength And Conditioning
International Sports Sciences Association
Certificate - Corrective Exercise Specialist
International Sports Sciences Association
Certificate - Nutritionist
International Sports Sciences Association
Certificate - The Exercise Effect
International Sports Sciences Association
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