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Zain Fazal

Coquitlam,BC

Summary

Self-Taught Personal Trainer with 5 years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. Results-oriented and adaptable with passion for designing training and nutrition plans to maximize performance, improve endurance and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise. Currently pursuing a certification in American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Precision Nutrition (PN) Level 1.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Creative marketing executive well-educated in web-based advertising, data analysis and publication marketing.

Worked with world-renowned companies and people, allowing diverse knowledge and vast experiences to benefit all aspects of life and work ethic.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Personal Trainer

Freelance
05.2018 - Current
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Built customer loyalty by smoothly executing training initiatives.
  • Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
  • Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
  • Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and proper clothing.
  • Informed clients about nutrition, lifestyle issues, and weight control.
  • Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
  • Treated injuries and physical distress with immediate care and coordinated more advanced support for critical issues.
  • Demonstrated correct use of gymnastic and exercise equipment for clients to achieve maximum benefits.
  • Educated participants on team sports techniques and instructed on correct approaches for play.

Senior Manager and Buying Director

Fazal-The Luxury Boutique
01.2015 - 03.2023
  • Global trend ordering per NOS and seasonal stock
  • Following marketing orders from Hugo Boss HQ per season
  • Social media
  • Consumer trends and demographic analysis
  • The first Hugo Boss store in Central and East Africa
  • Evaluated hiring, firing and promotions requests.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Supervised and directed visual merchandising and on floor-sales teams to keep projects on-track and tasks prioritized.
  • Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and transport carriers.
  • Oversaw reporting functions to executive leadership.
  • Supervised and managed product-related communication to achieve messaging accuracy and product correctness.
  • Updated system information, making appropriate changes to documentation.
  • Managed inventory, production, workflow and distribution, analyzing each stage of product life cycle and recommending improvements to streamline processes.
  • Motivated staff towards achieving all sales targets through commissions and bonus rewards.
  • Developed and implemented whatsapp and social media marketing plans to drive sales, profit and brand objectives.
  • Supervised and directed the Made-to-Measure (su-misura) for various companies such as Zegna, Giorgio Armani, Brioni, Santoni etc.

Head of Marketing and Seasonal Buyig

Hugo Boss
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw development of traditional and social media marketing campaigns to drive sales and customer engagement.
  • Managed branding campaigns and event marketing initiatives in print, video, web and social media.
  • Designed innovative branding and product strategies.
  • Developed and strengthened business partnerships at all levels.
  • Increased market awareness and penetration through development of creative collateral.
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Built and strengthened strategic relationships with vendors, advertising agencies and leading Hugo Boss International partners.
  • Enhanced profitability to achieve marketing objectives and drive productivity and growth from concept to implementation.
  • Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building.

Hugo Boss Brand Specialist

Harry Rosen
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Increased sales by 50%
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Coaching Staff Member

International School Of Kenya
09.2013 - 05.2016
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in Field Hockey, Swimming, Volleyball, and Basketball..
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
  • Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
  • Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
  • Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.

Head of Service

Rotary Interact Club
09.2012 - 05.2016
  • Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
  • Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
  • Cut spending through effective inventory management and supply sourcing.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Served over 100,000 less fortunate people with food, water, safety and hygienic products
  • Worked every Sunday in the Runda Feeding Program which consisted of 10,000 people

Education

Certificate - AED, CPR, And Choking

ACE Place Learning Centre
Taber, AB
2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Economics

The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
05.2021

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

The International School of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
05.2016

Certificate of Medical Services - Operational Medicine Course in (MARCH)

Red Cross
Kenya
2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Personal Individualized Programs
  • Client Motivation and Engagement
  • Leadership and Coaching Skills
  • Creative Solutions
  • Lifestyle and Nutrition Guidance
  • Results-Driven Coach
  • Relationship and Community Building

Hobbies

  • Golf
  • Travelling to see new places and cultures
  • Cooking
  • Creating and Listening to Music
  • Social Media and Photography
  • Continuous Learning of Health and Wellness through books, research, podcasts, videos and self-discovery (@themindfulmachine on instagram)
  • Mindfulness
  • 4X4 Off-Roading Cars


Timeline

Hugo Boss Brand Specialist

Harry Rosen
07.2022 - 11.2022

Head of Marketing and Seasonal Buyig

Hugo Boss
01.2019 - 01.2023

Independent Personal Trainer

Freelance
05.2018 - Current

Senior Manager and Buying Director

Fazal-The Luxury Boutique
01.2015 - 03.2023

Coaching Staff Member

International School Of Kenya
09.2013 - 05.2016

Head of Service

Rotary Interact Club
09.2012 - 05.2016

Certificate - AED, CPR, And Choking

ACE Place Learning Centre

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Economics

The University of British Columbia

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

The International School of Kenya

Certificate of Medical Services - Operational Medicine Course in (MARCH)

Red Cross
Zain Fazal