Alan Hickey
Burnt Hills,NY
Summary
Effective driving instructor with expertise in adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles. Known for strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities, fostering a supportive learning environment that enhances student engagement and progress.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
In Car Driving Instructor
Bell's Auto Driving School
01.2026 - Current
- Educate students on traffic laws and safe driving techniques to promote road safety.
- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Utilized driving simulators to enhance and simplify the learning experiences.
- Monitor student progress and provided constructive feedback.
- Develop personalized lesson plans based on student needs to achieve the ultimate goal of obtaining their drivers license.
Assistant Manager / Personal Training Manager
VENT Fitness
04.2022 - 12.2025
- Assisted management in daily operations and team coordination
- Learned company policies and procedures to support staff effectively
- Handled routine administrative tasks to maintain workflow efficiency
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and materials
- Provided assistance in training new staff on best practices and procedures
Manager
Glennpeter Jewelers
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak business hours.
- Fostered strong relationships with customers, resulting in improved client retention rates.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Personal Training Manager
VENT Fitness
11.2005 - 05.2018
- Managed team of trainers, ensuring adherence to company protocols and fostering a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with department leaders to identify training needs and align programs with strategic goals.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to assess trainer effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Implemented new training techniques based on industry trends to improve client engagement and retention rates.
- Implemented training programs to enhance employee skills and productivity.
- Managed and administered E3 Assessments to members, (Based on NASM), to identify overactive and underactive musculature as well as postural deviations in the kinetic chain.
Education
ELT Degree - Electronics
Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY05-1985
Skills
- Strong observational skills
- Defensive driving techniques
- High interpersonal skills
- Effective teaching methods
- Patience and tact
- Student mentoring
- Teamwork-Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Professional ethics
Timeline
In Car Driving Instructor
Bell's Auto Driving School
01.2026 - Current
Assistant Manager / Personal Training Manager
VENT Fitness
04.2022 - 12.2025
Manager
Glennpeter Jewelers
05.2018 - 04.2022
Personal Training Manager
VENT Fitness
11.2005 - 05.2018
ELT Degree - Electronics
Schenectady County Community College