For over 25 years, I have dedicated my professional focus to fitness. On one hand as manager, team coordinator and advocate for my staff. On the other as an inspiration,
motivator and leader teaching group fitness.
With years of experience I have the ability to adapt, be creative and effectively offer routines, instruction and bodywork safely to all levels of participants.
Work History
Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist
8 Years 10 Months
Self Jan Berdar Training | 10.2017 - Current
I became a certified massage therapist in 2016 to expand my knowledge and offerings to clients.
In addition I became licensed with the city of Arroyo Grande to offer in home personal training and massage.
Master Coach
10 Years 4 Months
Freemotion Master Coach | 04.2016 - 2020
Attended Master Coach Training Logan, UT 2016
Lead Incline Fit and Genesis DS- CA, Olympix, Paso Robles Athletic Club. Co-lead InclIne Fit Chuze Fitness
Presented at UC Riverside Health Fair-Incline Trainer classes
2018 IHRSA Master Coach for demo classes
Fitness Director
8 Years 1 Month
Avila Bay Athletic Club | 09.2009 - 10.2017
Oversee budget for all group fitness activities; personal training
Achieved increased profitability more than 20%
Increased diversity and number of classes by 40% in year one
Managed over 70 classes per week for 1500 members
Recruited, interviewed and trained fitness instructors/trainers
Introduced new certified specialty classes and group training
Marketed and coordinated guest speakers; nutrition talks, medical professionals
Group Fitness Director/Instructor
9 Years 1 Month
Kennedy Club Fitness | 08.2000 - 09.2009
Increased diversity and number of classes offered by 50% within 3 months.
Recruited, interviewed and trained new fitness instructors
Introduced quality assurance and program evaluation to improve performance of all instructors
Facilities management to coordinate community classes
Introduced new certified specialty classes, fee structures for new programs and more
Co-Owner/founder
2 Years 7 Months
Core in Action | 06.2006 - 01.2009
Start up business process; Licensing, insurance, marketing, recruiting, budgets, Agreements
Created outdoor fitness programming for CIA Bootcamp. Increased profitability greater than 50% in Year One
Co-designed website, logo, attire, promotional materials, advertisements Trained and lead adult, teen and youth outdoor fitness classes
Serviced over 100 members with 12-15 weekly classes (seasonal)
Group Fitness Director
4 Years 4 Months
Ironwood Athletic Club | 02.1996 - 06.2000
Directed and coordinate all group fitness activities, provided sales reports, analyzed payroll, and reported on profitability
Quality assurance and program evaluation to improve performance of instructors
Licensed Massage Therapist & Personal Trainer at Hand in Health Massage & WellnessLicensed Massage Therapist & Personal Trainer at Hand in Health Massage & Wellness