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Professional Powerlifter
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Daniel Clements

Newport News,VA

Summary

Goal-oriented personal trainer adept at devising individualized approaches to improving athlete skill and strength in order to increase performance in strength sports. Reliable Banquet Captain with years of experience in customer service. First-hand experience with counting and handling money acquired through food service and bartending large events.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Banquet Captain

James River Country Club
09.2020 - Current
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
  • Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
  • Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
  • Provided exceptional service to guests by immediately addressing needs and requests.
  • Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
  • Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
  • Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.
  • Arranged furniture and equipment to maximize space and floor plan for seamless movement during functions.
  • Followed safety procedures and incorporated safety equipment to reduce injury and loss.
  • Interpreted instructions to set up events to client specifications.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Assisted customers in selecting menu items, answering questions and providing general information.
  • Served meals to customers according to established guidelines.
  • Processed customer payments to accurately record transactions.
  • Refilled beverage glasses, cleared and reset tables, and stocked service areas.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Online Strength Coach

Self Employed Web
01.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
  • Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual and team goals.
  • Reviewed and improved nutritional habits of team members.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
  • Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
  • Assisted clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.

Personal Trainer

Cadefit
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
  • Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
  • Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
  • Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.

Education

Associate of Science -

Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA

High School Diploma -

Denbigh High School
Newport News, VA
06.2015

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Supervision
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • POS Terminal Operation
  • Counting Money
  • Cash Drawer Management
  • Credit Card Transaction Processing
  • Data Analysis
  • Customized Workout Plans
  • Fitness-Level Accommodations

Professional Powerlifter

  • USAPL Junior National Champion 2019
  • USAPL Open National Champion 2021
  • 3rd place Arnold Sports Festival Pro Series Finale 2023
  • All-time world record deadlift @148

Timeline

Banquet Captain

James River Country Club
09.2020 - Current

Online Strength Coach

Self Employed Web
01.2020 - Current

Personal Trainer

Cadefit
06.2018 - 09.2019

Associate of Science -

Thomas Nelson Community College

High School Diploma -

Denbigh High School

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