Erica Tenwalde
Louisville
Summary
Fitness professional prepared to bring wealth of knowledge in physical training and client wellness. Passionate about evolution of self, community growth and development, the empowerment of self-worth for a better quality of life longevity.
Valued for ability to develop customized fitness plans that encourage healthy lifestyles and improve physical performance. Known for collaborative, integrative approach and adaptability, consistently fostering an environment of support and motivation. Key skills include strength training, cardio conditioning, sport/performance psychology, mindset reframing, and nutritional guidance.
Skilled General Manager with 5 years of experience in the fitness industry, driving business growth through strategic planning and community outreach initiatives. Proven leadership in managing teams, enhancing productivity, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. Certified Personal Trainer with expertise in program design and client retention, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and fostering a motivating environment for clients. Willing to relocate: Anywhere Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
StretchLab
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to drive business growth and increase profitability through community outreach and pop-up events.
- Directed daily operations, ensuring optimal service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Led a team of employees, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high levels of productivity and performance
- Implemented training programs to enhance staff performance and retention.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and effectively to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined workflow processes resulting in improved productivity.
- Established quality control measures ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality products/services through scheduled one-on-one meetings.
- Led a team of 12 employees, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high levels of productivity and performance
Flexologist
StretchLab
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing customized stretch therapies tailored to individual needs specializing in P.N.F.
- Certified Flexologist through Company and NASM recognized.
- Developed personalized 6 week and beyond stretch programs based on goals initiated and developed in collaboration with myself and client's needs/aspirations.
- In example, programming for clients may have included suggested strength training, supplementation, rest/recovery, hydration, breathwork, mind/muscle connection activities through visualization techniques, collaboration with chiropractor and/or physical therapist programs as needed when information was provided and my skill-set was appropriate.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences on various massage modalities.
- Evaluated client conditions to recommend appropriate programming for length of session timings and overall weekly intensity across various lengths depending.
- Created engaging lesson plans that incorporated both theory and practice, ensuring a well-rounded education in body integration techniques.
- Assisted in reducing patient pain levels through targeted stretching techniques.
- Improved client mobility and functionality through the application of stretching exercises.
- Coordinated with external vendors to provide additional wellness services such as massage therapy or chiropractic care or tools for client to implement such as Tiger Tail acupuncture, foam rollers, Theragun Massage tools, Normatech compression implements, and more.
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor
Fly Fitness Studio
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Small group fitness training in a hiit style format.
- (Company closure)
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
09.2023 - 2024
- Successfully build my clientele by making connections with existing members at the gym. Client acquisition also accrued utilizing our free welcome workout for newly joined members at the club.
- Time management, calendar upkeep, and communication is everything.
- Creating safe, effective, and personalized fitness programs for each client based on specific needs, goals, and physical abilities.
- Developed personalized training programs tailored to individual client goals and fitness levels.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments to evaluate client progress and adjust plans accordingly.
- Led group fitness classes in HIIT format, fostering a motivating environment that encouraged participant engagement and retention.
Group Fitness Instructor
F45
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Provide a motivating and positive group class for up to 30 people at a time. Being sure to fully explain the workout, it's timing, sequence, each exercise, and proper form quickly and precisely. Be sure to coach progressions and modifications for those who need it. Set up the equipment and stations for the workout as well as break it down at the end of each night shift.
Flexologist
StretchLab
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Completed NASM certified training in PNF stretching techniques for assisted one-on-one stretching. Able to analyze body scans taken for mobility, activation, posture, and symmetry (MAPS scan). Physically assess body mechanics of clients and their mobility while paying special attention to areas of concern that are causing issues of pain, weakness, or possible imbalance. Recommend a working plan both together and outside of Stretchlab for the client to reach goals.
- With new clients, give them all the information they need to understand the assisted one-on-one stretching benefits as well as teaching them the PNF sequence. Closing clients to help gain sales for the company and maintain client retention was very high for me in this position.
Personal Trainer
The Perfect Workout
06.2022 - 01.2023
- One-on-one personal trainer with a vast clientele of abilities. From able bodied men and women in their early twenties and thirties to men and women after knee surgeries, hip surgeries, osteoporosis, or marathon runners, cyclists, all varying and unique.
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques as perscribed through The Perfect Workout Model. This utilized and was limited to Super Slow Strength Training Technique which worked each muscle group to failure.
- Overall, this facility was known for it's unique training method and the convenience of a full body workout in just 30-minutes.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Picker Packer to start: pick rate 100
- Batcher and sorter, staging. Always ahead of schedule
- Trained new hires
Bartender
Longtucky Distillery
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bartender and Sales Associate
Shoes and Brews
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Brewery and running specialty store
Education
Master of Arts - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Argosy University
Orange, CA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Heidelberg University
Tiffin, OH08.2009
Skills
- Communication skills
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Anatomy knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Customer service
- Hospitality
- Personal Training
- Time management
- Physical education
- Sales
- Body mechanics
- Sports Coaching
- Program Design
- Physiology knowledge
- Guest services
- Research
- Program design
- Medical Terminology
- POS
- Heavy lifting
- Sports coaching
- Personal training
- Teaching
- Medical terminology
- Group fitness
- Group Fitness
- Management
- Exercise program design
- Motivational coaching
- Behavior observation
- Rapport building
- Goal setting
- Patient needs assessment
- Treatment coordination
- Behavioral health
- Behavior monitoring
Accomplishments
- Speed and agility training: one-on-one, group, teams, and camps (youth and young adult)
- Football Combine training camps: led workouts with groups, one-on-one, and collaborative with coaches and other trainers (massage, chiro, physcial therapists, strength and conditioning, etc.)
- Collaborative with programming and developing program packages to be purchased by clients/teams/individuals interested in facilities services
- Assisted with Cross-Fit classes as it was also a part of the facilities shared space.
Velocity Sports Performance, Redondo Beach, CA.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer May 2024 to May 2026 I am currently working to test for the NASM Personal Trainer exam in May
Timeline
General Manager
StretchLab
06.2024 - 07.2025
Flexologist
StretchLab
05.2024 - 07.2025
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor
Fly Fitness Studio
04.2024 - 07.2024
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
09.2023 - 2024
Group Fitness Instructor
F45
03.2023 - 06.2023
Flexologist
StretchLab
03.2023 - 06.2023
Personal Trainer
The Perfect Workout
06.2022 - 01.2023
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
03.2019 - 10.2021
Bartender
Longtucky Distillery
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bartender and Sales Associate
Shoes and Brews
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Heidelberg University
Master of Arts - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Argosy University