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Carlos.O. Rodriguez

224 67th Street West New York,NJ

Summary

Hard working, talented, adaptable, enthusiastic and passionate fitness enthusiast. Over 20 years in all types of fitness including Muay Thai, kickboxing, MMA and Functional Fitness. Growing up as the scrawny kid in the neighborhood with bullying and wanting to feel, look and get stronger. I bring a unique approach to fitness and wellness. I am committed to giving back to my community through fitness. Highly resourceful and can have an effective workout session with people of all ages and at all levels of fitness. My goal is to always make my clients feel better than before the session.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Kickboxing Instructor/Fitness Coach

Warriors Nation
Brooklyn, NY
07.2022 - Current
  • Developed and managed up to three weekly classes.
  • Cultivated and strengthened strong relationships with students.
  • Upheld all facility, instructional and compliance requirements.
  • Maintained peak physical condition and current knowledge of instructional techniques to better serve students and promote fitness.
  • Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
  • Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size and age.
  • Instructed on proper breathing techniques, stances and forms.
  • Coached new students by breaking down techniques into simple moves.

Owner

Kai Combat Club
224 67th Street West New York, NJ
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Actively working with amateur and professional athletes (boxing, kickboxing and MMA) to prepare for championships
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended personal development fitness courses to hone skills
  • Developing partnerships with industry leaders in MMA, boxing gear (ex Combat Corner, Venum) to provide elite level gear to my clients
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Independent Contractor/Personal Trainer

Remix MMA
Ridgefield, NJ
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.

Assistant Manager/Personal Trainer

UFC Gym Hoboken
Hoboken, NJ
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Built customer loyalty by smoothly executing training initiatives.
  • Achieved improvements for clients by designing optimal wellness plans and organizing schedules to promote consistency.
  • Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
  • Recruited new participants each month with expertise in relationship-building and personal training.
  • Increased membership enrollment by using innovative sales and promotional techniques.
  • Drove client retention, managing daily classes and individual sessions.
  • Organized files and created new system for personal fitness plans, records and contracts.

Kickboxing Trainer/Mixed Martial Arts Instructor

Beacon
Bronx, NY
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Developed a new kids MMA program ages 6-10
  • Helped students prevent injuries and rendered calm and professional aid in case of accidents.
  • Imparted key etiquette points, discipline and respect.
  • Evaluated student performance to determine promotion in rank.
  • Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
  • Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size and age.
  • Instructed on proper breathing techniques, stances and forms.
  • Coached new students by breaking down techniques into simple moves.

Muay Thai Instructor/Kickboxing Instructor

Hit House
New York, NY
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Increased athletes strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various match situations.

Mixed Martial Arts Instructor

Musuko's Champion Factory (MCF)
Bronx, NY
02.2007 - 08.2018
  • Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
  • Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size and age.
  • Instructed on proper breathing techniques, stances and forms.
  • Coached new students by breaking down techniques into simple moves.
  • Imparted key etiquette points, discipline and respect.
  • Helped students prevent injuries and rendered calm and professional aid in case of accidents.
  • Evaluated student performance to determine promotion in rank.
  • Organized and led pertinent events such as gradings, workshops, boot camps, gashukus and tournaments.
  • Provided lectures and demonstrations to parents, companies and other members of public to promote safety.
  • Trained athletes for amateur and professional championships

Physical Therapy Aide

New York Bone And Joint Specialists
New York, NY
11.2014 - 03.2016
  • Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
  • Enforced safety procedures with all patients.
  • Maintained supply inventory by placing orders when supplies ran low.
  • Prepared patients for physical therapy treatments and provided information to patients about their session
  • Helped treat patients by applying heat packs, paraffin dips and cold packs
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patients
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment, assisted patients with equipment and monitored activity

Personal Trainer/Group Class Fitness Instructor

Lucille Roberts
Yonkers, NY
11.2013 - 06.2014
  • Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
  • Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
  • Managed group fitness classes of up to 70 members.
  • Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
  • Lead cardio kick boxing classes
  • Facilitated 'Train the Trainer' workshops to teach specialty classes to other trainers
  • Participated in workshops (including Steve Feinberg's speedball and Dr. Emily Splichal's Barefoot training etc)
  • Provided personal training to interested clients

Teacher's Aide

The Bell Foundation
New York, NY
02.2008 - 08.2011
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 15-20 children.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.

Recreational Counselor

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
Bronx, NY
02.2003 - 06.2007
  • Educated patients on creating positive coping skills and healthy personal goals through leisure and recreation modalities.
  • Recorded and monitored patient progress to document responses to therapy.
  • Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for students.
  • Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
  • Documented overall well-being of students and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to students

Education

Associate of Science - Exercise Science

Bryant University
Arizona City, AZ

No Degree -

10 Week Functional Pattern Course
Online

Personal Training Certification - Personal Training

International Fitness Association
06.2013

High School Diploma -

John F Kennedy High School
Bronx, NY
01.2006

Skills

  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Client Motivation and Performance
  • Highly adaptable and creative
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Preschool and Afterschool Programs
  • Systems Thinker
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Industry Expertise
  • Mission and Vision
  • People and Culture

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Kickboxing Instructor/Fitness Coach

Warriors Nation
07.2022 - Current

Owner

Kai Combat Club
10.2021 - Current

Independent Contractor/Personal Trainer

Remix MMA
11.2020 - 11.2021

Assistant Manager/Personal Trainer

UFC Gym Hoboken
04.2019 - 03.2020

Kickboxing Trainer/Mixed Martial Arts Instructor

Beacon
12.2018 - 06.2019

Muay Thai Instructor/Kickboxing Instructor

Hit House
11.2018 - 06.2019

Physical Therapy Aide

New York Bone And Joint Specialists
11.2014 - 03.2016

Personal Trainer/Group Class Fitness Instructor

Lucille Roberts
11.2013 - 06.2014

Teacher's Aide

The Bell Foundation
02.2008 - 08.2011

Mixed Martial Arts Instructor

Musuko's Champion Factory (MCF)
02.2007 - 08.2018

Recreational Counselor

Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
02.2003 - 06.2007

Associate of Science - Exercise Science

Bryant University

No Degree -

10 Week Functional Pattern Course

Personal Training Certification - Personal Training

International Fitness Association

High School Diploma -

John F Kennedy High School

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