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Education
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Aida Pugliese Karkas

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven track record in designing and implementing impactful training programs. Skilled in creating engaging instructional materials and developing comprehensive curricula. Excels in assessing performance and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement. Committed to fostering a collaborative team environment, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired outcomes. Recognized for reliability, flexibility, and creating a positive atmosphere that promotes effective learning.

Work History

Management, Lead Flex (Trainer)

StretchLab
Virginia
10.2022 - Current
  • Managing clients and their respective mobility plans weekly, as well as recording detailed notes after each session.
  • Assisted clients in recovering from injuries, utilizing specialized exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
  • Team leadership & performance coaching, training, employee & member retention
  • Recruiting new team members, onboarding & scheduling.
  • Organization and conversion of metrics
  • Maintaining accurate manual and digital records
  • Customer service
  • Data entry & spreadsheets

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Freelance Personal Training
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2021 - Current
  • Consultations for potential clients, assessing goals and providing recommendations for suitable training packages.
  • Tracked client progress with regular assessments, adjusting programs as needed to ensure continued progress over time.
  • Enhanced client motivation through consistent encouragement and support during each session.
  • Educated clients on various aspects of health and wellness, empowering them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain NASM certification requirements while expanding industry knowledge.
  • Improved client fitness levels by designing and implementing personalized workout plans tailored to individual goals.
  • Demonstrated proper exercise form, ensuring clients performed movements safely while minimizing injury risk.

Asst Manager, Brand Ambassador & Technical Skills Spc.

Sport Clips
Port Orchard, WA
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Customer Service
  • Mentored team on professional development
  • Increased staff performance and strengthened retention & engagement by 50%
  • Barber cuts, scheduling & delegating tasks
  • Deposits, register logs for all shifts
  • Technical Skills Specialist: Assessed damaged haircuts and recovered to client's standards while instructing stylists and fortifying their skills
  • Ambassador: Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion including job fairs & event representation

Shift Lead/Keyholder

CosmoProf
Port Orchard, WA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Customer Service
  • Offered superior product knowledge and technique, surpassing established sales goals
  • Sole licensed employee
  • Used consultative sales techniques for customer needs and recommended products and services
  • Introduced promotions to customers, cross-selling products to increase net sales

Assistant Manager

Sport Clips
Yuma, AZ
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Customer Service
  • Scheduling and assigning tasks to meet service demands
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers

Education

Certified Personal Trainer And Nutrition Coach - Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) & Nutrition

National Academy of Sports Medicine
10.2020

Licensed Cosmetologist -

Yuma School of Cosmetology And Barbering
Yuma, AZ
01.2012

AGS -

Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ
01.2010

Canine Trainer: K9 Obedience Training -

Canine Training Instructor Accreditation Program
SD, CA
01.2009

Skills

  • Self-directed
  • Organization
  • Data Entry
  • Detail oriented
  • Proficient with Microsoft Programs
  • Business administration
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Planning
  • Active Listening
  • Communication

Certification

AED/CPR American Red Cross

Corrective Exercise

Online Coaching

Assisted Stretching/Mobility

Diastasis Recti & Core Repair

Timeline

Management, Lead Flex (Trainer)

StretchLab
10.2022 - Current

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Freelance Personal Training
10.2021 - Current

Asst Manager, Brand Ambassador & Technical Skills Spc.

Sport Clips
01.2019 - 01.2021

Shift Lead/Keyholder

CosmoProf
01.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Manager

Sport Clips
01.2016 - 01.2018

Licensed Cosmetologist -

Yuma School of Cosmetology And Barbering

Certified Personal Trainer And Nutrition Coach - Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) & Nutrition

National Academy of Sports Medicine

AGS -

Arizona Western College

Canine Trainer: K9 Obedience Training -

Canine Training Instructor Accreditation Program
Aida Pugliese Karkas