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Erika Pena

Boca Raton,FL

Summary

Versatile and dynamic professional with a background as a Stretch Practitioner and Personal Trainer, self-employed, excelling in strength and conditioning, and goal setting. Proven success in enhancing patient and client wellness through innovative fitness and pain management techniques. Skilled in fostering client motivation and achieving tangible improvements in health and fitness. Demonstrated ability to educate and empower individuals, significantly improving their quality of life.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stretch Practitioner

Self Employee
09.2020 - Current
  • Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain with stretching techniques.
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress, prompting timely and appropriate interventions.
  • Administered specialized treatment such of trigger point, deep tissue massage,and cupping.
  • Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
  • Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve flexibility, mobility and balance.

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed
01.2015 - Current
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
  • Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
  • Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.

Restaurant Server

Juan Maya
02.2012 - 02.2013
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.

Education

Associate of Science - Mathematics

Corporation Instituto De Artes Y Ciencias
Barranquilla, Colombia
11-1998

Skills

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Goal setting and planning
  • Weight management
  • Stretching Techniques: Knowledge of myofascial release, foam rolling and passive stretches
  • Teaching: The ability to guide clients to improve their flexibility safely and effectivily
  • Physical Fitness: The ability to be physically fit
  • Team Mentality: The ability to have a team or work with a team
  • Eager to learn: The ability to be eager to learn new techniques

Certification

Food Handler - Certevia- 2024/12/29 - 2029/123/29

CPR May 2024 to May 2026

First AID May 2024 to Maqy 2026

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Stretch Practitioner

Self Employee
09.2020 - Current

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed
01.2015 - Current

Restaurant Server

Juan Maya
02.2012 - 02.2013

Associate of Science - Mathematics

Corporation Instituto De Artes Y Ciencias
Erika Pena