Christopher Simmers
Anytime Fitness
Frederick,MD
6
years of professional experience
Parks and Recreation professional with experience in facility management, program coordination, staff leadership, and customer relations. Currently Serving in a management role and as a Lead Certified Personal Trainer, with a degree in Parks and Recreation.
Work History
General Manager/NASM Certified Personal Trainer
2 Years 1 Month- Oversees daily operations, ensuring high-quality member service and gym maintenance.
- Develop and implement training programs for over 20 clients.
- Managing budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Client assessment and program development for a variety of people with different disabilities.
- Customer Relations
- Community Engagement
- Instruct group classes with demonstration and accommodation to different levels of fitness.
Admissions Counselor
9 Months- Provided guidance to prospective students throughout the admissions process.
- Conducted informational sessions to educate potential applicants on program offerings.
- Evaluated student applications and supporting documents for eligibility and completeness.
- Conducted interviews to determine student eligibility.
- Collaborated with academic departments to enhance recruitment strategies and outreach efforts.
Personal Trainer Manager
1 Year 3 Months- Developed and implemented training schedules, ensuring optimal staff coverage and client satisfaction.
- Analyzed client feedback to refine training approaches, improving overall customer experience and retention rates.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through attentive service, leading to numerous referrals for additional business.
Parks and Recreation Employee (intern)
2 Months- Assisted in organizing community events.
- Supported maintenance of park facilities, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards.
- Designed and executed recreational programs for diverse age groups.
- Administrative and Clerical Proficiency - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
- Camp operations and equipment management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Resources
Skills
Facility operations and management
Staff leadership and supervision
Recreation program coordination
Customer service and public relations
Fitness and wellness programming
Staff scheduling and coordination
Community engagement and outreach
Camp operations and equipment management
Timeline
General Manager/NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Anytime Fitness
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Admissions Counselor
Keiser University
06.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Personal Trainer Manager
Anytime Fitness
03.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Parks and Recreation Employee (intern)
Frederick County Parks & Recreation
05.2020 - 07.2020Read More
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science from Recreation, Parks, And Tourism Resources
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