Eliya Howard-Delman
Goleta,California
Summary
Passionate youth leader with experience in mentoring, developing programs, and fostering positive environments for adolescents. Strengths include effective boundary-setting, communication, leadership skills, and the ability to connect with diverse groups of young people.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1:1 Online Health and Fitness Coach
Self Employed
09.2024 - Current
- Developed customized workout and nutrition plans tailored to clients' needs, goals, and physical capabilities.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Performed administrative duties including answering phones, scheduling appointments, taking payments.
- Demonstrated exercises with proper form and technique for various skill levels on video to send to clients.
- Counseled clients on lifestyle changes needed to reach health objectives.
- Researched new techniques related to fitness training methods.
- Provided accountability and encouragement for clients to reach their goals.
Front Desk
Goleta Valley Athletic Club
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Greeted visitors and provided them with information about the company.
- Assisted customers in completing paperwork for services rendered.
- Managed incoming calls, emails, and client inquiries regarding services and products.
- Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, ordering supplies, and maintaining logs.
- Processed payments using cash registers or point-of-sale systems.
- I washed and dried the laundry daily.
Lifeguard
Wayland Community Pool
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
Head Swim Coach
Wayland Community Pool
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training plans for swimmers of all levels.
- Established and maintained a positive learning environment to maximize swimmer performance.
- Mentored assistant coaches in developing strategies that optimize athlete performance.
- Organized competitive events and managed team travel arrangements.
- Evaluated swimming techniques to help athletes improve their skills during competitions.
- Provided feedback to swimmers on their performances to improve future results.
- Performed administrative tasks such as submitting reports, maintaining records, and managing rosters.
- Communicated with coaches of other teams to organize meets, enter swimmers in events, and distribute results.
- Planned event to celebrate the end of the season, and distribute awards.
Head Swim Coach
Wayland Junior Warriors
Wayland, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- I organized and ran a youth summer swim team
- I created workouts, communicated with parents and other coaches, and ran meets
Volunteer
Friendship Manor
Isla Vista
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Served food to the elderly at a local retirement home.
Volunteer
Greeks Go Green
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Picked up trash in our town to clean up the area.
Sleepaway Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Nellie Huckins
Freedom, USA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups in swimming and sporting activities.
- I ensured that all of my campers were always safe, looking after them for two weeks in the cabin.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environments.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, hiking, sports, dancing, and others.
Swim Coach
Wayland Junior Warriors
Wayland, USA
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted stroke analysis, technique improvement, and skill development lessons for swimmers.
- Provided feedback on race strategies to swimmers before events.
- Observed swimmers during practices to ensure safety and correct any errors in technique or form.
- Taught basic swimming skills such as floating, kicking, breathing control.
Referee
BAYS
Wayland
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Verified player eligibility prior to match start.
- Organized pre-match meetings with coaches and players to review rules.
- Called fouls, offsides and other infractions during matches.
- Stopped play for injuries or dangerous situations on the field.
- Maintained order in the stands by dealing with unruly spectators.
- I mentored newer referees in the program and gave feedback to help them improve.
- I dealt with rude parents and coaches during games, whether I was mentoring or refereeing a game.
Swim Coach
Water Warriors
Wayland
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Water Warriors is a club where student volunteers teach students in the METCO program how to swim..
- Developed training plans and drills to improve swimmer performance and ensured students were proficient in swimming skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2025
Certified Personal Trainer - Certified Nutritionist and Certified Online Coach -
ISSA
11.2024
Skills
- Fitness education
- Youth supervision
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Planning
- Networking
- Social Media Management
- Constructive Feedback
Volunteer Experience
- Friendship Manor, Isla Vista, CA, 09/22-07/23
- Greeks Go Green, 11/22-11/23
- Soup Kitchen, 10/20-11//20
- Salvation Army, 11/19-12/19
- Weston Friendly Society, 11/19-12/19
- Camp Nellie Huckins, Freedom, NH, 07/19-08/22
- Water Warriors, Wayland, MA, 03/19-03/20
- Cradles to Crayons, 02/19
- Pam's Run, 10/18-10/19
Extracurricular Activities
- Delta Gamma Sorority, 10/22-06/24
- A capella, 10/22-06/22
- Yearbook, 10/20-06/22
- Varsity Swim Team, 11/18-03/22
- Student Council, 10/18-06/20,
- Varsity Soccer, 08/18-11/22
- Sleepaway Camp Leadership and Counselor, 07/18-08/22
Awards
- Buzz Bowers Sportsmanship Award, 11/01/21, The Buzz Bowers Sportsmanship Award is presented to a varsity player whose behavior is characterized by fair play, who shows generosity and general concern for others, who demonstrates sportsmanship in a loss and is a gracious winner.
- AP US History Award, 06/01/21
- George Eastman Young Leaders Award, 06/01/21, Given to a student who demonstrates strong leadership experience at school and in the community, has high grades and challenging courses, and has extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Most Improved Player, 11/01/20, Wayland Girls Varsity Soccer
- Wellness Award, 06/01/19,
- Freshman Excellence Award, 02/01/19, Varsity Swim Team
- Spirit Award, 03/01/18, Wayland Junior Warriors
Leadership Experience
- Leadership Student Council, Grades 9-10
- Administration Advisory, Grades 11
- Junior EIC of Yearbook Club, Grades 11
- Camp Counselor, Summer 2021 + 2022
- Leadership Division at Camp, Summer 2019
- Swim Coach, Winters of 2020, 2021, 2022
- Middle School Girls Soccer Captain
- Head Swim Coach, 2023
- Alternate Panhellenic Delegate, 2023
- Water Warriors Coach, Grade 9
- Editor In Chief of Yearbook, Grade 12
Accomplishments
- Deans Honors (L&S) Fall 2022-Current
- Varsity Swim Team Captain, Grade 12
- Editor-in-Chief of Yearbook, Grade 12
Certification
- CPR/First Aid June 2023
- Lifeguard 2023
Timeline
1:1 Online Health and Fitness Coach
Self Employed
09.2024 - Current
Front Desk
Goleta Valley Athletic Club
10.2023 - 08.2024
Head Swim Coach
Wayland Community Pool
06.2023 - 08.2023
Head Swim Coach
Wayland Junior Warriors
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Friendship Manor
11.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Greeks Go Green
11.2022 - 06.2023
Sleepaway Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Nellie Huckins
06.2021 - 08.2022
Swim Coach
Wayland Junior Warriors
11.2019 - 06.2022
Lifeguard
Wayland Community Pool
06.2019 - 09.2023
Swim Coach
Water Warriors
03.2019 - 04.2020
Referee
BAYS
04.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California, Santa Barbara
Certified Personal Trainer - Certified Nutritionist and Certified Online Coach -
ISSA
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