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FREDERICK POWELL

FREDERICK POWELL

Durham,NC

Summary

Former Firefighter/Paramedic and Certified Personal Trainer with a strong desire to help others. Committed to saving lives through medical training, education, exercise, nutrition, and other proven prevention activities. Able to provide professionally tailored health and wellness plans, based on client needs and any possible limitations, in order to achieve outstanding results. Great interpersonal skills. Enjoys assessing fitness needs and advising clients on behavioral and lifestyle changes. Currently seeking opportunities that allow me to encourage optimal health and wellness while helping others stay active and motivated. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Also, proficient with customer service/sales, public speaking, home inspections.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Inspector

Oxford House
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained high ethical standards by providing unbiased assessments of homes'' conditions.
  • Collaborated with real estate agents to facilitate timely inspections and clear communication of findings.
  • Identified potential safety hazards for homeowners through diligent inspection of electrical systems, plumbing, and structural components.
  • Educated clients on proper home maintenance practices, reducing future repair costs.
  • Assisted homeowners in prioritizing repairs by providing clear recommendations based on severity and urgency.
  • Developed customized inspection checklists for each property type, enhancing consistency in reporting findings.

Licensed Insurance Producer

Bankerlife
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Organized community outreach events to increase brand awareness and generate new leads for the agency.
  • Promoted products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
  • Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge.
  • Provided coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.
  • Provided comprehensive product knowledge and guidance to help clients on product selection.
  • Generated increased consumer interest with persuasive and targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Increased customer retention through the creation of emotionally impactful storytelling in advertisements.

PERSONAL TRAINER

CITY OF MEMPHIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
06.2018 - 02.2021
  • Assess health and fitness and determine the best way to achieve desired goals
  • Discuss eating habits and assist in developing a nutritional plan, implementing changes such as better eating habits, physical fitness, mental well-being, and stress management
  • Ultimately, creating occupational athletes! Develop workout schedule and coordination of employees to help create better health and wellness
  • Trained approximately 40 male and female firefighters utilizing Optimum Performance Training Model workouts
  • Guide clients through safe and impactful workouts while providing direction and motivation to keep improving.

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

CITY OF MEMPHIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
10.2012 - 02.2021
  • Calmly and effectively directing evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic
  • Educate public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques
  • Administer first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents
  • Complete necessary steps to ensure the prompt stabilization and transport of critically ill and injured patients to hospitals throughout the area, exercising strong independent judgment to prioritize decisions under stressful conditions
  • Perform complex diagnostic and medical procedures, including EKG's, intubations, and drug administration procedures
  • Maintain and restock medical equipment and supplies.

REHABILITATION AIDE

CHAMPIONS MARTIAL ARTS
06.2009 - 08.2011
  • Taught chronic pain management techniques to assist patients in managing pain, that included exercise, stretching, and manual therapy techniques (approx
  • 32 adults/children)
  • Provided treatment to patients suffering from sports-related injuries such as concussions, tennis elbow, pulled hamstrings, or ligament tears to prevent loss of sensitivity as well as mobility
  • Conferred with staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment with 20% faster recovery time
  • Reviewed patient medical history and referral notes from other medical practitioners to understand health problems and suggest appropriate physiotherapy regimen to facilitate movement for daily activities
  • Coordinated daily activities of patients to support them in their individual care programs, as well as using the (OPT) program model.

Education

MA - Mental Health Counseling

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

BA - Communications

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Skills

  • Proud City of Memphis Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic for almost ten years
  • Through personal training, I have assisted other fire fighters through custom designed exercise, nutrition, and strength/conditioning programs that enabled them to achieve weight loss; prevent/reverse type 2 diabetes; reduce depression, anxiety and/or hypertension; and adopt a healthier lifestyle
  • Completed National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification training to stay in peak physical fitness condition and able to handle challenging tasks
  • Specializes in Optimum Performance Training Model workouts (The OPT Model) This model is based on scientific evidence and principles that progresses an individual through five training phases: stabilization endurance, strength endurance, hypertrophy, maximal strength and power)
  • Former University of Memphis Football Player (Scholarship, 4 years)
  • Leadership
  • Communications
  • Anatomy
  • Exercise
  • Health
  • Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Safety Techniques
  • Weight Training
  • Exercise Program Design
  • Individual Instruction
  • Group Instruction
  • HIPPA Confidentiality
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Medical Terminology
  • Motivation
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Development
  • Client Retention
  • Process Improvement
  • Results-Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Structural Inspection
  • Building Code Knowledge
  • Foundation Assessment
  • Safety awareness

Certification

  • EMT-P
  • NASM Personal Training
  • First Aid/CPR

Organizations

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

Timeline

Home Inspector

Oxford House
01.2024 - Current

Licensed Insurance Producer

Bankerlife
12.2021 - 01.2023

PERSONAL TRAINER

CITY OF MEMPHIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
06.2018 - 02.2021

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

CITY OF MEMPHIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
10.2012 - 02.2021

REHABILITATION AIDE

CHAMPIONS MARTIAL ARTS
06.2009 - 08.2011

MA - Mental Health Counseling

Capella University

BA - Communications

University of Memphis
FREDERICK POWELL