Adaeze Okonkwo
Fontana,CA
Summary
I am a Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise, passionate in pursuing a degree in the health field earning a MSN.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Golds Gym ~
06.2023 - Current
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
KSA Member (Kinesiology Student Association)
Cal State San Bernardino, BSU
01.2022 - Current
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
TCAB Volunteer
Cedars Sinai
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assist with clerical and administrative tasks
- Answering phone calls, call lights, and assisting patients and family members
- Build rapport with nurses and shadow them around units and into patient rooms
- Placed in nursing units throughout the hospital.
- 65 volunteer hours
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Personal Trainer
LA Fitness
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for teaching clients how to properly use workout equipment and follow workout plans to target different areas of the body
- Monitoring and keeping the ability to motivate and inspire clients
- Maintaining great communication skills
- Educate clients about healthy nutrition and nutritional benefits.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
Volunteer
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
01.2020 - 01.2022
- African Descent Ministry (ICWO)
- Worked as a volunteer to empower, feed, and support children of the church that attended meetings while attending meetings for the African culture
- Volunteer laborer hosting events and putting together activities.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Retail Store Associate
Kohls
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for working the sales floor, answering questions about services and merchandise, and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Greet and welcome guests and have great customer service
- Stocking shelves
- Organizing displays to keep up with society.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Volunteer
Central City Community Health Center
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Worked as a volunteer and completed venipuncture draws on several patients
- Input paperwork information using Excel
- Centrifuged blood samples and properly labeled each tube
- Practiced proper disposal of needles.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Team Member
Pieology
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained an upbeat and welcoming tone always in the atmosphere of the building
- Make sure each customer/guest has a great experience each and every time
- Provided quality and services to all guests
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared sandwiches
- Maintained great Customer service
- Managed sales and increased by 10% due to proper customer service.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Exercise Science
California State University of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA12.2023
Skills
- Excellent communication skills with focus on team building and customer relations
- Outstanding organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
- Venipuncture
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Program design
- Nutritional guidance
- Personal Training
- Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Strength and Agility Training
- Weight Control Guidance
- Health and Wellness Education
- CPR Certified
Certification
- CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Golds Gym ~
06.2023 - Current
TCAB Volunteer
Cedars Sinai
01.2023 - 08.2023
Personal Trainer
LA Fitness
06.2022 - 07.2023
KSA Member (Kinesiology Student Association)
Cal State San Bernardino, BSU
01.2022 - Current
Retail Store Associate
Kohls
09.2020 - 04.2021
Volunteer
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
01.2020 - 01.2022
Volunteer
Central City Community Health Center
01.2020 - 02.2020
Team Member
Pieology
07.2019 - 01.2020
Sandwich Artist
Subway
07.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Exercise Science
California State University of San Bernardino
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