Colleen Pimentel
Lynnfield,MA
Summary
Versatile Pilates instructor, successful at managing diverse fitness classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Skilled in overseeing student needs, updating records, and maintaining safety. Passionate exercise trainer and group fitness instructor with a background in designing and leading dynamic workout sessions tailored to participants' needs and skill levels. Skilled in creating an engaging and inclusive environment that encourages health, wellness, and community building among clients. Demonstrated ability to adapt exercises for individuals with special requirements, ensuring safe and effective workouts. Known for improving client retention rates through personalized attention, motivation, and support. Passionate, certified Pilates instructor with in-depth knowledge of Pilates principles and a solid background in creating individualized programs based on client needs. Strengths include clear instruction for exercise modifications to increase effectiveness, an understanding of different body types and postural issues, and the ability to create safe, enjoyable class environments. Notable impacts include improvements in client fitness levels, posture correction, and overall wellness through tailored Pilates routines. While effectively managing class time. Effectively sell packages and programs to new clients to tailor their needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor
Club Pilates Franchise LLC
Lynnfield, MA
10.2023 - Current
- Listened to class members and customers and adapted class content and instructions to meet needs and enhance fitness and engagement.
- Demonstrated proper breathing techniques and meditation exercises.
- Developed client relationships through positive communication skills.
- Instructed private, semi-private and group classes incorporating matwork, reformer, tower, chair and other Pilates equipment.
- Maintained neat and clean equipment and facilities.
- Participated in team meetings with fellow instructors for ongoing training opportunities.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
- Promoted Sales of memberships to new members
Retail Sales Associate
Free People
Burlington , MA
11.2022 - Current
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
- Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Greeted and assisted customers with product selection, offering personalized shopping advice.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
Kids Yoga Instructor
Lifetime Athletic Club
Peabody, MA
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained safety-oriented, neat, and distraction-free studio, allowing participants to focus.
- Encouraged children to participate in physical activity through fun, non-competitive games.
- Enforced safety rules and procedures to minimize injuries.
- Created interactive activities to teach children about the benefits of yoga.
- Encouraged positive reinforcement among classmates throughout class activities.
- Developed and implemented engaging yoga classes for kids of all ages.
Esthetician
Cryohub
Lynnfield, MA
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to sanitation and health standards.
- Designed customized facial and body treatments meeting individual client needs.
- Inspected client's skin to determine best courses of treatment.
- Recommended home care regimen for desired results.
- Answered multi-line phone, returned clients calls and scheduled appointments.
- Set up patient rooms and sterilized equipment.
- Built positive client relationships and guided clients through treatments.
- Kept detailed records of client preferences, skin and products to provide seamless service.
- Assisted in marketing efforts by providing input on promotional materials and events.
- Provided excellent customer service and skincare treatments to clients.
Nurse
Hannah Duston
Haverhill, MA
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
Board Of Cosmetology Certified - Esthetics
Catherine Hinds
Woburn, MA06-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05-2010
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Customer service
- Sales techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Instructional skills
Affiliations
- I love staying physically fit, eating healthy to enhance my role as fitness instructor,
- I am fashion forward and love shopping current trends
- I love taking walks with my dogs
Accomplishments
- Received merits while in nursing school
Certification
- Comprehensively certified pilates instructor
- Board certified Esthetician
- Registered Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor
Club Pilates Franchise LLC
10.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Free People
11.2022 - Current
Esthetician
Cryohub
07.2022 - 01.2024
Kids Yoga Instructor
Lifetime Athletic Club
07.2021 - Current
Nurse
Hannah Duston
09.2017 - 02.2019
Board Of Cosmetology Certified - Esthetics
Catherine Hinds
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bunker Hill Community College