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Brittany Ferrin

Fitness Instructor
Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Dynamic & versatile fitness professional with almost 7 years of experience inspiring individuals to achieve their fitness goals through engaging workout classes. Experience coaching 5 formats within group fitness and skilled in programming, making playlists & growing classes in various times of the day. Previously a technical recruiter with 12 years of experience in the corporate world before switching to fitness full-time to pursue my passion.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Instructor

Barry's
04.2024 - Current
  • Coaches 4-6 classes per week across Wicker Park, River North & Lincoln Park studios which includes cueing to two different groups of people (those on the treadmill & those on the floor)
  • Responsible for programming the treadmill runs & floor exercises for every class
  • Creates a custom high-energy playlist for every class
  • Creates relationships with clients by getting to know them which has grew all of my classes
  • Grew both my Saturday classes (10:35 is consistently waitlisted and 11:45 has been at 90-100% capacity)
  • Promotes my classes, the Barry's brand & any challenges through engaging Instagram content
  • Helps clients with any modifications and/or form corrections throughout class

Fitness Coach

Basecamp Fitness
04.2023 - Current

• Coaches 7-9 group fitness classes per week of up to 42 people where half the class is riding assault bikes & half the class is doing various floor/weight exercises

• Able to coach members in a very fast paced class format (there are 30 rounds (60 seconds) and transitions are only 10 seconds)

• Program a new 7 minute core section for every class

• Identifies and corrects exercise form to prevent injuries and offers modifications as needed for individual participants

• Motivates members to push hard and keep the energy up throughout class

• Creates opportunities for connection with members before during and after class

• Consistently promote my classes and Basecamp on social media

Cycling Instructor

CycleBar
09.2018 - Current
  • Leads 2-4 indoor cycling classes per week
  • Creates custom 12 song playlists and programs each class with a variety of choreography and gear/speed intervals
  • Consistently teaches to at least 1 sold out class each week
  • Enthusiastically interacts with riders and creates meaningful relationships which has resulted in multiple friendships outside of the studio
  • Helps news riders get set up on their bike and thoroughly explains the class beforehand
  • Assists front desk staff in selling memberships to new riders after class
  • Consistently promotes my classes and CycleBar on social media

Boxing Coach

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Coached 2-4 boxing + fitness classes per week which included coaching participants through 8 rounds (5 rounds of boxing, 1 round of treadmill or rower, 2 rounds of fitness - weights/battle ropes), a core section and a stretch/cooldown at the end
  • Educated participants on proper form and modifications of moves when needed
  • Helped new members wrap their hands and educated them on the class and 6 punches
  • Assisted in selling memberships to new students after their first class
  • In charge of the studio's Instagram page which included posting a minimum of 5 posts (pictures and reels) per week & engaging with members on social media

Yoga Sculpt Instructor

CorePower Yoga
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Taught 3-4 yoga sculpt classes per week across the Gold Coast & South Loop studios
  • Responsible for programming each 60 minute class to target all muscles groups & include a warm up, core block & recovery
  • Checked students into class & sold memberships when needed
  • Created a custom playlist for each class
  • Completed 2 yoga sculpt teacher trainings

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest
08.2006 - 04.2010

Skills

  • Programming Workouts
  • Creating Relationships
  • Motivating Others
  • Form Correction
  • Coaching to multiple groups
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Making Playlists

Timeline

Instructor

Barry's
04.2024 - Current

Boxing Coach

Mayweather Boxing + Fitness
09.2023 - 04.2024

Fitness Coach

Basecamp Fitness
04.2023 - Current

Cycling Instructor

CycleBar
09.2018 - Current

Yoga Sculpt Instructor

CorePower Yoga
05.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Lake Forest College
08.2006 - 04.2010
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