Ife (Marcus) Skinner
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Accomplished Fitness Manager at Anytime Fitness, adept in team collaboration and effective communication, significantly increased client retention through personalized fitness programs. Leveraging skills in nutrition counseling and health promotion, I fostered strong member relationships, enhancing referrals. My approach combines injury prevention expertise with a motivational demeanor, driving notable achievements in client fitness levels and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fitness Manager
Anytime Fitness
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work.
- Developed strong relationships with members, leading to increased referrals and positive word-of-mouth advertising.
- Increased client retention by developing personalized fitness programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
- Evaluated existing equipment and made recommendations regarding new purchases or repairs.
- Led group training sessions focused on functional movement patterns, improving participants'' overall strength and mobility levels.
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Adapted workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries ensuring safety while still challenging their abilities.
- Fostered a positive workout environment with upbeat energy and professional demeanor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Howard University
Washington, DCSkills
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Nutrition counseling
- Health Promotion
- Client Relations
- Telephone Etiquette
- Injury Prevention
- Safety Monitoring
- Class Management
Timeline
Fitness Manager
Anytime Fitness
05.2023 - 01.2024
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
11.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Howard University
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