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Donavin Stuck
NASM Certified Personal Trainer/Retail Store Manager
Cary,NC
Summary
Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions.
Seasoned management professional with demonstrated success supervising staff and building teams. Proven history of achieving sales goals by monitoring employee performance and coaching staff on effective sales methods. Skilled in solving complicated issues and making proactive operational changes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Certified Personal Trainer
Self-employeed
Bellevue, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Developed, planned, and led personal fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
Retail Store Manager
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Bellevue, Washington
07.2009 - Current
- Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Submitted orders for new inventory.
Plus One Botanicals
Self-employeed
Enumclaw, WA
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Offered make-up tips and popular tutorials in alignment with latest trends.
- Delivered product demonstrations and sample applications, raising exposure of key brands.
- Boosted satisfaction and repeat business by recommending products in alignment with customer needs.
- Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays and attract clientele.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Conducted performance tests and quality assurance tests of goods to meet product certification requirements.
- Developed individualized, therapeutic skin care programs.
- Suggested appropriate therapy based on current health of client.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Pierce High School
Tacoma 09.2001 - 06.2005
No Degree - Personal Training
National Academy of Sports Medicine
GilbertSkills
Strong multi-tasking
undefinedAccomplishments
- Recruited 2 successful new managers within one year.
- Achieved the 1st regional store ranking in growth within 2 years, 5th nationally in a store open 10+ years.
- Exceeded monthly store sales goals 18 months in a row, and 28 out of 30 months total.
- Achieved $1 million in sales from $600k in 2 years.
Additional Information
I have been in retail almost my entire life, and want to transition to my absolute passion of personal training. I have developed my customer service skills over a number of years and found a passion for health, fitness, and nutrition through my own personal journey. I spend my free time learning about new studies, reading research papers and listening to the leaders of the sports science medicine industry through various podcasts and vlogs.
Certification
CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
Interests
Fitness
Biology
Kinesiology
Gaming
Family
Timeline
Certified Personal Trainer
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
06-2023
Certified Repair Technician, WISE
01-2021
Plus One Botanicals
Self-employeed
01.2016 - 12.2016
Retail Store Manager
Batteries Plus Bulbs
07.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Franklin Pierce High School
09.2001 - 06.2005
No Degree - Personal Training
National Academy of Sports Medicine