Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Keeping up with the latest exercise trends , studying new and innovative exercise techniques
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Charlene Marie Gapen

Milan,Tennessee

Summary

Certified Personal Trainer offers 3 years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. Results-oriented and adaptable with passion for designing training and nutrition plans to maximize performance, improve endurance and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise. Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes. Focused Personal Fitness Trainer with expertise to motivate others toward accomplishing weight loss goals. Designs classes to match skill and learning levels of participants. Skilled in personal program development and individual life and body assessments. Results-focused fitnessinstructor dedicated to maximizing satisfaction and retention with proactive attention to individual customer needs. Smoothly handles questions and resolves concerns with great problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Multitasks and manages time well to consistently meet performance targets. Organized fitness leader develops individualized client programs and engaging classes for diverse skill levels. Guides clients in strength training techniques to improve cardiovascular health.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Women's Fitness Instructor/Bootcamp Instructor/Personal Trainer

Iron Nation Fitness
Milan, Tennessee
03.2022 - Current
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.

Part Time Nutrition Consultant

Precision Nutrition
Milan, Tennessee
03.2021 - Current
  • Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
  • Produced clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.
  • Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
  • Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase client nutrition knowledge.

Bootcamp Instructor/Personal Trainer

New Body Fitness
Milan, Tennessee
01.2020 - Current
  • 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 [Number] members.
  • Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.

Certified Yoga Instructor

Atwood Nutrition
Atwood, TN
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Led up to 2 classes per week.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.

General Manager

New Body Fitness
Milan, Tennessee
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Maintained the facility, creating a safe, clean space for clients
  • Implemented new scheduled classes to provide variety
  • Trained two morning Bootcamp classes and three evening classes

Retail Sales Associate

Vincent Outfitters
Milan, Tennessee
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.

Owner/Operator

Loving Hearts Daycare
Milan, TN
07.2014 - 08.2019

Operated a licensed daycare facility from my home, I organized daily activities, provided care for children agas 8 weeks to 12 years. We used the Abeka homeschool curriculum which emphasized development of the children's faith, taught cognitive skills, identifying shapes, numbers and memorizing scripture. I oversaw all operations of the business from paperwork, complying with state regulations, insuring a safe, healthy environment for the children to feel at home while providing structured activity time and outdoor play.

Pre K 2 Teacher

Milan Christian Academy
Milan, Tn, United States
11.2011 - 05.2014
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.

Education

Prerequisite Courses -

Clark Community College
Vancouver, Wa

CPR/ First Aid/AED -

American Heart Association
International
03.2022

Women's Fitness Instructor -

ASFA
International
03.2022

Certified Personal Trainer -

ASFA
International
03.2022

Certfied Yoga Instructor -

ASFA
International
2021

Certified Bootcamp Instructor -

ASFA
International Accredidation
2019

Certified Nurses Assistant Program -

Clark College
Vancouver,Wa
2010

High School Diploma -

Helensview High School
Portland, OR
05.1998

Skills

  • Safety and Emergency Procedures
  • Strength and Agility Training
  • Fitness Equipment Maintenance
  • Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment

Certification

  • CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified in
  • Cpr/First Aid/AED

Keeping up with the latest exercise trends , studying new and innovative exercise techniques

There are thousands upon thousands of fitness trainers across the country. Each day they are creating new methods, technical lifts, revamping program models and introducing new styles of exercise programming. I research and evaluate these new ideas based off of client feedback, results and popularity amongst exercise enthusiasts and implement them in my classes and personal training client sessions to keep them challenging and keep my library of effective, exciting workouts full!

Timeline

Women's Fitness Instructor/Bootcamp Instructor/Personal Trainer

Iron Nation Fitness
03.2022 - Current

Part Time Nutrition Consultant

Precision Nutrition
03.2021 - Current

Certified Yoga Instructor

Atwood Nutrition
02.2021 - 07.2022

Bootcamp Instructor/Personal Trainer

New Body Fitness
01.2020 - Current

General Manager

New Body Fitness
01.2020 - 01.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Vincent Outfitters
08.2019 - 01.2020

Owner/Operator

Loving Hearts Daycare
07.2014 - 08.2019

Pre K 2 Teacher

Milan Christian Academy
11.2011 - 05.2014

Prerequisite Courses -

Clark Community College

CPR/ First Aid/AED -

American Heart Association

Women's Fitness Instructor -

ASFA

Certified Personal Trainer -

ASFA

Certfied Yoga Instructor -

ASFA

Certified Bootcamp Instructor -

ASFA

Certified Nurses Assistant Program -

Clark College

High School Diploma -

Helensview High School
Charlene Marie Gapen