Andrew Burk
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
Diverse and adaptable individual with extensive professional experience in management, fitness, nutrition, and training and development in a wide variety of challenging environments, with exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Recreation Leader
Indiana Department Of Corrections
09.2017 - Current
- Ensuring the safety and security of a Correctional Facility in a recreational setting.
- Implementing recreational programs and activities for Incarcerated Individuals for a successful re-entry.
- Serve as the Facility's "Wellness Champion" as an additional duty to promote and improve staff wellness by various educational resources and initiatives.
- Additional responsibilities include Hearing Officer, Field Training Officer, and a member of the Promoting Positive Culture in Corrections Committee (PPCC).
Correctional Officer
Indiana Department Of Corrections
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Personal Training Manager
Anytime Fitness
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and onboarded new personal trainers by identifying individuals who demonstrated strong work ethic, passion for health and fitness, and excellent communication skills.
- Addressed client concerns with empathy and understanding, ensuring prompt resolutions to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Designed engaging fitness challenges for members to participate in, boosting camaraderie among gym-goers while increasing overall member engagement.
Lead Fitness Professional
Wellfit, Subaru Of Indiana Automotive
10.2012 - 11.2015
- Constructed instructional fitness programs based on the individual needs of SIA employees to reduce the health care costs of the company by reducing stress, medications, obesity and work-related injuries and to increase productivity.
- Implemented various incentive programs for fitness, sports tournaments, and other competitions.
- Provided education seminars to associates on various topics such as cancer awareness and prevention, food intake, and sleep deprivation.
Program Director
Riverbank Family And Fitness
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance to provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations such as the aquatics, youth and adult sports leagues, fitness, day care, and other areas.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
Education
No Degree - Exercise Science
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INSkills
- Computer Skills
- Schedule Management
- Safety awareness
- Activity Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Facility Management
- Recreation Programming
- Safety standards implementation
Timeline
Correctional Recreation Leader
Indiana Department Of Corrections
09.2017 - Current
Correctional Officer
Indiana Department Of Corrections
08.2016 - 09.2017
Personal Training Manager
Anytime Fitness
01.2013 - 01.2016
Lead Fitness Professional
Wellfit, Subaru Of Indiana Automotive
10.2012 - 11.2015
Program Director
Riverbank Family And Fitness
03.2010 - 02.2012
No Degree - Exercise Science
Indiana State University