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Dexter Sterling

Training & Fitness Professional
Lakewood Ranch,FL

Summary

Energetic and disciplined physical training professional with over 20 years’ experience in physical training who is highly motivated to help others reach their health and fitness goals within a fitness organization that promotes a safe and fun environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fun & Fit Physical Training Coordinator

SunsetConversations LLC (Owner/Founder)
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
06.2021 - Current

Serving as fitness ambassador within the community promoting and advocating for healthy living lifestyle and neighborhood comradery.

  • Provide exceptional customer service experience to community-base of 300+ residents/participants by fostering inclusive exercise environment.
  • Help clients of all ages and fitness levels improve health and wellbeing.
  • Tailor exercises to fit community participants depending on participants capabilities and limitations.
  • Teach proper techniques that ensures safety and well-being of participants.
  • Monitor participants progress and adapt programs. Explain exercises in detail and suggest alternatives if needed.
  • Maintain peak physical condition to better serve and motivate clients as well as, lead early morning motivational runs.

Conductor

Amtrak
Washington, District Of Columbia
11.2014 - 07.2020
  • Responsible for safety of passengers and crew by adhering to strict safety rules.
  • Worked in fast-pace and demanding setting, provided safe and pleasant customer service for passengers while ensuring compliance with state and local agencies.
  • Supervised 3+ assistant conductors and engineers. Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Reason for leaving: Relocated to Florida

USMC Gunnery Sergeant

US Marine Corps
Quantico, Virginia
12.1996 - 07.2014
  • Marine background and experience in recruiting and physical training leading group exercises.
  • Reason for leaving: End of enlistment. Honorable Discharge.

Education

High School Diploma -

George W Wingate High School
Brooklyn, New York
06.1989

Skills

  • Ability to teach and motivate people of all ages and backgrounds
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining techniques and movements clearly
  • Great level of physical fitness and responsible attitude to health and safety
  • Knowledge of various fitness programs, from basic exercises to more challenging training sessions and ability to guide and motivate clients and groups
  • Possess positive attitude and approachable personality
  • Strong Customer Service, Communication, Client Relationship Building, Leadership, Sales & Recruiting, Organizational, Problem Solving, Multitasking, Teamwork, Patience, and Time Management skills

Certification

  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification | National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – September 2022 (target date of completion)
  • CPR/AED Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – May 2022
  • Certified Event Planning Specialist, National Career Certification Board (NCCB) – October 2019

Volunteer Activities and Services

Coached Youth Soccer Team (age ranging from 5-10 years old)

Taught basic Martial Arts Defense Techniques to Military spouses

Red Cross Volunteer for the homeless

Marine Corps Toys for Tots Volunteer

Marine Corps Marathon Volunteer

JROTC Volunteer

Timeline

Fun & Fit Physical Training Coordinator

SunsetConversations LLC (Owner/Founder)
06.2021 - Current

Conductor

Amtrak
11.2014 - 07.2020

USMC Gunnery Sergeant

US Marine Corps
12.1996 - 07.2014

High School Diploma -

George W Wingate High School
  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification | National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – September 2022 (target date of completion)
  • CPR/AED Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – May 2022
  • Certified Event Planning Specialist, National Career Certification Board (NCCB) – October 2019
Dexter SterlingTraining & Fitness Professional