Destiny Holder
Park Forest,IL
Summary
I am an enthusiastic Group Fitness Instructor dedicated to contribute positive beneficial values of exercise to clients. Passionate about maintaining a safe environment by proactively educating clients on anatomy of the human body, verbalizing clear instruction on exercise form and equipment use. Proficient in multi-tasking with evaluating, guiding, and assessing clients through structured H.I.I.T fitness exercises accustomed to individual fitness needs. Advising clients with tips on how to maintain health and wellness to help individuals cultivate sustainable healthy habits for lifetime wellness. All while enabling success in client accountability and progress.
I also am a hard-working, self employed Certified Lash Artist/Technician with 2+ years of experience. Maintaining a management position that comes with professional challenges utilizing strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, organization, and time management. Effectively bringing in new clients by performing excellent customer experiences and services to achieve individually desired looks for every client.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
Western Illinois University
01.2022 - Current
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and use of safe equipment to reduce the risk of injury.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups, interval exercises, and cool-downs.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Encouraged and motivated participants to persevere through challenges to achieve new goals.
- Managed group fitness classes of up to 15 members.
- Developed and implemented various high-energy and motivating fitness programs to meet diverse needs.
Certified Lash Technician
Self-employeed
08.2021 - Current
- Work with high attention to detail to complete precise, long-lasting lash looks.
- Keep workspace clean, organized and well-stocked for upcoming appointments.
- Develop creative techniques to provide clients with latest or requested styles.
- Utilize customer service skills throughout lash consultations and services.
- Maintain full schedule of appointments with a various amounts of clients per week.
- Address client questions, concerns and requests directly for maximum satisfaction.
- Educate clients before, during, and after services on aftercare maintenance.
- Increased revenue through effective customer service and inventory management.
- Developed and maintained a loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services to returning clients.
- Answer phone calls, texts and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Provide a business website including my booking payment requirements and policies.
- Build strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services.
- Use multiple social media platforms to promote services.
- Follow strict safety standards to protect clients from injury or infection.
Cashier
Jewels Osco
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 08.2021 - 05.2024
No Degree - Exercise Science
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights 08.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Crete-Monee High School
Crete, IL05.2021
Self-Homeschooled
American School
Lansing, IL2019
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Diligent
- Positive attitude
- Customer Service and Experience
- Organized
- Highly motivational
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Adaptable
- Analytical thinker
- Presentable
- Time management
Volunteer Experiences
- Participated in political campaigns for Mayor J.B Pritzer and Joseph Woods.
- Led tutoring sessions for all subjects in High School.
- Teacher/Leader for Children's Church Ministry.
- With non-profit organization proving food, clothes, and money for Homeless population.
- For observation hours with High School Athletic Trainer (Fall 2019).
- Inspiring and motivating young women through positive re-inforcement notes.
- Host of Mental Health and Wellness Awareness Talk Event.
- Breast Cancer Walk.
- Taking on responsibilities of paying out of pocket money, mentoring for organization and outside organization (BIG ROLE *nacwc*)
Timeline
Group Fitness Instructor
Western Illinois University
01.2022 - Current
Certified Lash Technician
Self-employeed
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Western Illinois University
08.2021 - 05.2024
No Degree - Exercise Science
Prairie State College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Cashier
Jewels Osco
05.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Crete-Monee High School
Self-Homeschooled
American School