Dynamic fitness professional with a proven track record at Justin Thacker's The Lab, excelling in exercise program design and staff management. Achieved a 100% increase in membership through innovative sales strategies while delivering exceptional client results. Certified strength and conditioning specialist with a passion for developing athletes and enhancing performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
121 Fitness
Saint Louis
01.2017 - 11.2019
Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness programs and regimens.
Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
Increased membership enrollment by 100 using innovative sales and promotional techniques. (2,000 sqft)
Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
Developed organization systems for personal fitness plans, records and contracts.
Screened clients and performed client assessments.
Conducted research to analyze customers' behavior, including preferences, trends and purchasing habits.
100k Annually from my personal training clients alone.
Training Manager
Justin Thacker's The Lab Performance and Preventive Health Gym
St. Louis
02.2012 - 01.2017
Responsible for 70+ clients, members, athletes
Managed 15 employees
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
Performed weekly reviews assessing each employee's performance and developed improvement plans.
Screened clients and performed client assessments.
Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness programs and regimens.
Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
Educated customers on preventative care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
Olympic Weightlifting Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coach
De Smet Jesuit High School
Creve Coeur
07.2008 - 12.2011
Assisted head coach in developing training strategies and game plans for football team.
Programmed and executed offseason and in-season strength and conditioning initiatives.
Certified strength and conditioning specialist, ensuring evidence-based practices.
Train and guide athletes of all ages in the proper running, , and weight techniques as deemed the sports performance industry standard by VSP and the NSCA.
Teach and communicate principles clearly and effectively.
Balance and evaluate individual and group needs during any given training session.
Create detailed notation assessments of each athlete's strengths and weaknesses on a per session basis.
Education
B.S - Exercise Science
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
4 2011
Skills
Exercise program design
Program development and management
Group and individual instruction
Corrective rehabilitation techniques
Certified strength and conditioning specialist
Sports performance expertise
Weightlifting coaching and competition
Staff management
Business development strategies
Sales and marketing initiatives
Creative merchandising solutions
Accomplishments
Weightlifting Medalist in 85kg and 94kg weight class. (top totals 288kg and 300kg)
Exceeded Several Client Health goals in many populations with difficult contraindications Including M.S. Frozen Shoulder, Amputee, Cancer, West Nile, Reumatoid Arthritis, 80+ age, post surgery, pregnant, professional athlete, and youth.
Drummer
All State Football
Owner of top listed google fitness facility in 2019
Certification
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist 2012
USAW performance coach
CPR
Timeline
Owner/Operator
121 Fitness
01.2017 - 11.2019
Training Manager
Justin Thacker's The Lab Performance and Preventive Health Gym