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Brooke Parr

Brooke Parr

Barrington,IL

Summary

Dynamic caregiver and personal trainer with a proven track record at LA Fitness, specializing in customized fitness programs and compassionate client care. Skilled in strength training and client progress evaluation, I excel in fostering client engagement and achieving fitness goals through tailored nutrition and exercise plans. Committed to enhancing well-being and mobility for those ineed of at home care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver/Personal Trainer

Self Employed
04.2020 - Current
  • Developed customized fitness plans for clients ineed of extensive physical care.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.
  • Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.

Personal Trainer

LA Fitness
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.

Mens and Shoes Manger

Nordstrom
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales each quarter
  • Developed innovative marketing campaigns to increase engagement with target demographic and drive brand exposure
  • Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programs and provided details about key benefits
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics

Assistant Store Support Manager

Nordstrom
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

David Yurman Specialist

Nordstrom
01.2013 - 07.2016
  • Maximized team knowledge and productivity by effectively training, and directing employees in application of best practices and protocols
  • Optimized inventory, security and budget controls to keep business operating at streamlined, efficient and cost-effective levels
  • Mentored new sales associates on store return policies and customer service techniques
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases
  • Developed extensive conflict resolution skills as result of diffusing tense situations with unhappy customers

Education

EMT Certificiation - Emergency Medical Technican

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
09-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
05-2016

High School Diploma -

Barrington High School
Barrington Illinois
05-2012

Skills

  • Strength training
  • Fitness instruction
  • Client progress evaluation
  • Exercise program design
  • Client transportation
  • Compassionate client care
  • Documentation
  • Medication coordination

Timeline

Caregiver/Personal Trainer

Self Employed
04.2020 - Current

Personal Trainer

LA Fitness
09.2017 - 03.2020

Mens and Shoes Manger

Nordstrom
11.2016 - 04.2017

Assistant Store Support Manager

Nordstrom
07.2016 - 11.2016

David Yurman Specialist

Nordstrom
01.2013 - 07.2016

EMT Certificiation - Emergency Medical Technican

St. Petersburg College

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising

DePaul University

High School Diploma -

Barrington High School