Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Eric Epperson

Richardson,TX

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, buddy sessions and group training classes. Energetic Trainer with thorough knowledge of diverse strength training programs and group classes. Versed in assessing client fitness levels and safely supporting goals. Organized fitness leader develops individualized client programs and engaging classes for diverse skill levels. Guides clients in strength training techniques to improve cardiovascular health.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed
06.2015 - Current
  • 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.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.

Insurance Sales Agent

Farmers Insurance Agency
11.2015 - 02.2020
  • Generated quotes and proposals for clients to match individual needs.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients to identify and meet insurance needs and establish trust and rapport.
  • Followed up promptly with interested clients to close sales.
  • Provided comprehensive product knowledge and guidance to help clients on product selection.
  • Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases, and cold calling.

Marketing Executive

BLT Management
10.2007 - 02.2015
  • Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
  • Developed and executed marketing programs and general business solutions resulting in increased company exposure, customer traffic and elevated sales numbers.
  • Engaged, informed and supported staff on media and marketing outcomes.
  • Launched marketing activities for new product lines and market penetration.
  • Worked with communications team to drive internal promotion of company programs, initiatives, guiding principles and mission.
  • Compiled product and customer data to generate informed profit projections.
  • Onboarded new customers efficiently by developing database listings, uploading information, and defining related lists.
  • Analyzed consumer usage patterns to identify trends and target key demographics.
  • Planned and executed marketing campaigns to target groups, areas and wider community.
  • Managed relationships with key industry partners and implemented promotional initiatives to maximize marketing program performance.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
  • Researched industry and marketplace trends to develop marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
  • Maintained reporting and developed actionable insights to continually improve branding efforts.
  • Identified target audiences and devised campaigns to match target demographics and optimize results.
  • Communicated marketing strategy and campaign performance to verify alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Identified value propositions and key messages for company marketing campaigns.
  • Traveled to promote current programs and drive marketing through trade shows and industry conferences.
  • Preserved brand integrity by monitoring consistency and quality of marketing content.
  • Developed and implemented targeted digital strategy to improve business performance.
  • Directed hiring, training and performance evaluations for marketing and sales staff and supervised daily activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
12.2000

Skills

  • Service-Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Individualized Training Programs
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Client Screening
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • First Aid
  • Workout Improvement Techniques
  • Neurophysiology
  • Referral Management
  • Breathing Techniques
  • Youth Athletic Training
  • Communication and Interpersonal Connection

Accomplishments

Readers Digest Scholarship Award Winner

Worked with former president George H. Bush on Dallas Weed and Seed Initiative

Member of The Fraternal Order Of Eagles

Affiliations

Fraternal Order of Eagles

Certification

  • CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
  • CGFI - Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Timeline

Insurance Sales Agent

Farmers Insurance Agency
11.2015 - 02.2020

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed
06.2015 - Current

Marketing Executive

BLT Management
10.2007 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

University of North Texas
Eric Epperson