Damian O'Leary
Hawthorne,NJ
Summary
A Certified Personal Trainer with an impressive 23 years of experience, I excel at guiding diverse clients to achieve their health and wellness goals successfully. I am results-driven and adaptable. I am genuinely passionate about designing training and nutrition plans to maximize performance, improve endurance, and elevate overall well-being. My exceptional expertise in health and wellness makes me a strategic thinker in this field.
As a business owner, I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Nutrifitness
09.2015 - Current
- Educating clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing the risk of injury during workouts.
- Explaining exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with a history of injury.
- Adapt workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries, ensuring safety while challenging their abilities.
- Training clients during strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisting clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
Business Owner
Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar
04.2024 - Current
- Establishing strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthen company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations regarding quality products/services.
- Developing a high-performing team through effective recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Consulting with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managing financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Personal Trainer
Hackensack Meridian Fitness & Wellness
01.2014 - 03.2020
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives and goal setting. Functional movement screening is performed to determine how best to create client programs.
- Implemented nutritional guidance in addition to physical training plans, resulting in more comprehensive client well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to design safe and effective programs for clients with medical conditions.
Personal Trainer
Virgin Active Health Club
01.2002 - 08.2013
- Led recovery and flexibility sessions to reduce risk of injury and improve overall physical wellness.
- Fostered supportive and motivational environment, significantly increasing client commitment to long-term health and fitness goals.
- Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ12.2024
Associate of Arts - Sport And Leisure Management
Colaiste Ide Senior College
Dublin, Ireland 01.1999 - 12.2001
Skills
Attention to Detail
Highly organized
Team Leadership
Corrective Exercise Techniques
Cardiovascular Conditioning
Injury prevention techniques
Certification
- CPT - Certified Personal Trainer- National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM).
- Diploma in Personal Trainer-Premier Personal Training, London, England.
- Advanced Diploma in Personal Training-Faster Function, London, England.
- Precision Nutrition Certification.
- Titleist Performance Institute Certified, Golf Fitness.
- Diploma in Sports Massage (ITEC), Dublin, Ireland.
- Diploma In Aerobic Instruction, Dublin, Ireland.
- Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Football coach.
Timeline
Business Owner
Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar
04.2024 - Current
Personal Trainer
Nutrifitness
09.2015 - Current
Personal Trainer
Hackensack Meridian Fitness & Wellness
01.2014 - 03.2020
Personal Trainer
Virgin Active Health Club
01.2002 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Sport And Leisure Management
Colaiste Ide Senior College
01.1999 - 12.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Passaic County Community College
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