Ernest Russell
Waukegan,IL
Summary
A seasoned Personal Training Director at Fitness International LLC, I excel in team management and fitness training, enhancing client results and trainer performance. Expert in program design and injury prevention, my leadership significantly contributed to improved client satisfaction and safety protocols. Skilled in marketing initiatives and sales leadership, I drive growth and operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Training Director
Fitness International LLC
Waukegan, IL
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Supervised personal trainers during sessions with clients to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve better results from their workouts.
- Assisted with the recruitment process by interviewing potential personal trainers and selecting qualified candidates.
- Encouraged clients to maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise and positive attitude adjustments.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining financial records and preparing reports for management review.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to meet clients' individual needs.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, including body composition measurements, exercise logs and nutritional intake.
- Resolved member and guest complaints or notified supervisor for solutions.
Van Driver
Express Professionals
Waukegan, IL
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Followed all applicable traffic laws and regulations while driving.
- Inspected vehicle before each trip to ensure it was roadworthy and properly loaded.
- Kept accurate logs of all deliveries and trips.
- Mastered state, local and federal traffic laws and regulations, resulting in safe on-time deliveries and satisfied customers.
Concrete Laborer
Atmi Precast
Aurora, IL
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Promoted worksite safety by adhering to OSHA requirements and resolving hazards.
- Followed workplace safety guidelines by wearing protective clothing and correctly operating heavy machinery.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.
- Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL12-2024
Skills
- Marketing initiatives
- Injury prevention
- Team Management
- Program design
- Performance tracking
- Fitness training
- Sales leadership
Certification
- Certificate in Business management
- Certificate in Electronics Technology
- Certificate of completion for TASC (Treatment alternatives for safe communities) winner/inner circle training
- Certified Associate Addictions Professional CAAP (Illinois Certification board)
- Certificate in Lifestyle Redirection (self esteem, setting boundaries, dealing with anger, stress management, violent triggers and Domestic violence).
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Training Director
Fitness International LLC
12.2021 - 08.2024
Van Driver
Express Professionals
03.2019 - 09.2020
Concrete Laborer
Atmi Precast
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Certificate in Business management
- Certificate in Electronics Technology
- Certificate of completion for TASC (Treatment alternatives for safe communities) winner/inner circle training
- Certified Associate Addictions Professional CAAP (Illinois Certification board)
- Certificate in Lifestyle Redirection (self esteem, setting boundaries, dealing with anger, stress management, violent triggers and Domestic violence).
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Illinois Central College
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