Aaron Thavonekham
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Committed fitness professional with 10+ years of exercise experience. Inspired to help clients build both mental and physical strength through empowering motivation and consistency. Energetic and enthusiastic with strong understanding of muscle development, physiology and anatomy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
Walton Life Fitness Center
Bentonville, AR
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed exercise routines in the form of HIIT classes
- Instruct and demonstrate said routines during 30-minute class sessions to 5-10 individuals
- Observed participants during classes, watching for issues and incorrect techniques.
- Recommended modifications of exercises to help participants avoid injuries.
- Motivate and encourage members with a positive mentality, using excitement to encourage progress and effort.
- Listened to class members and customers and adapted class content and instructions to meet needs and enhance fitness and engagement.
- Set up fitness equipment before class to confirm functionality and availability.
- Developed class plans for each session based on fitness level of participants.
Fitness Coordinator
Walton Life Fitness Center
Bentonville, AR
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service experience to all members, non-members and users of the facility
- Answered questions regarding fitness equipment to gym patrons and offered information on wellness strategies.
- Responsible for aiding daily fitness center operations including: Processing new gym equipment, promoting and implementing monthly member engagement events (Exercise Seminars, Fitness challenges, and product/services sales)
- Maintain a clean weight floor by picking up, organizing, and sanitizing equipment
- Enforced safety regulations within the gym environment by monitoring customer behavior.
- Provided services to members that include: Physical assessments, Exercise equipment orientations, Creating personalized exercise plans.
Membership Services Representative
Mercy Fitness Center
Fort Smith, AR
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided superior customer service to members by responding to inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Greet, communicate with, and welcome guests
- Enrolled new members and assisted current members with their questions and complaints
- Taking money for items and accurately accounting for transactions at the end of each shift.
CrossFit LVL 1 Coach
Mercy Fitness Center
Fort Smith, AR
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Teaching members exercises according to CrossFit methodology
- Provided clear and concise exercise instruction to new and returning gym members
- Applied positivity and excitement during classes to promote an engaging and energetic workout atmosphere
- 1 hour instruction to a group/class ranging from 5-25 individuals per class.
Wellness Student Intern
Mercy Fitness Center
Fort Smith, AR
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with the Internship Supervisor to design exercise prescriptions for 4 clients; 50% of clients met their goals within the timeframe desired
- Provided Fitness Center members with education on proper use and form of exercise equipment and machinery
- Helped organize and run Fitness Center events and Competitions
- Senior Day: Performed fitness assessments on elderly members in, assessing lower body muscular endurance, upper body muscular endurance, and balance and coordination
- Mercy Classic: Judged contestants of the CrossFit Competition at the Fitness Center
- Judged over 30 athletes in a fast paced & highly technical exercise environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Exercise Science, Pre-Professional track
University of Arkansas
05.2021
Skills
- Group Fitness
- Personalized Instruction
- Safety Management
- Exercise Programming
- CPR Training
- Strength Training Expertise
- Program Planning
- Technique Optimization
Internship
Mercy Fitness Center, Fort Smith, AR, 01/2021, 05/2021, Wellness Student Intern, Collaborated with the Internship Supervisor to design exercise prescriptions for 4 clients; 50% of clients met their goals within the timeframe desired, Provided Fitness Center members with education on proper use and form of exercise equipment and machinery, Helped organize and run Fitness Center events and Competitions, Senior Day: Performed fitness assessments on elderly members in, assessing lower body muscular endurance, upper body muscular endurance, and balance and coordination, Mercy Classic: Judged contestants of the CrossFit Competition at the Fitness Center. Judged over 30 athletes in a fast-paced & highly technical exercise environment
Certification
- NASM CPT
- CPR/AED CERTIFIED
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Group Fitness Instructor
Walton Life Fitness Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
Fitness Coordinator
Walton Life Fitness Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
Wellness Student Intern
Mercy Fitness Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Membership Services Representative
Mercy Fitness Center
08.2020 - 08.2021
CrossFit LVL 1 Coach
Mercy Fitness Center
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science in Education - Exercise Science, Pre-Professional track
University of Arkansas
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