Jay Carr
East Hampton,NY
Summary
Connection oriented Personal Trainer and former Opera Singer with a proven track record at Fondren Fitness and Staatsoper Unter Den Linden. Specializes in enhancing client fitness and engagement through movement, posture, and body awareness. Excels in effective communication, connection and assessment, significantly improving client retention and overall satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and relationship-building skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Fondren Fitness
08.2021 - Current
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
- Enhanced gym member satisfaction by providing one-on-one consultations and name recognition.
- Increased client retention through consistent connection, communication, motivation, and support.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including progress notes, goal tracking updates allowing for easy assessment adjustments when needed.
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
Posture and Movement Coach
Lighthouse Healing Arts Ctr
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Working closely with therapists to enhance stress and anxiety reduction through posture and movement.
Opera Chorus Singer
Staatsoper Unter Den Linden
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Full-time member taking part in a diverse repertoire of operas and concerts, appealing to a wide range of European audiences.
- Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating visual and interactive elements into performances through costumes, make-up, and staging.
- Sang and occasionally danced with a permanent ensemble of 84 being responsible for multiple languages and multiple shows onstage at any given time.
- Responsible for the memorization of around 25 operas and concerts each season.
Education
Master of Music - Voice And Opera
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Music
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2010
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Building Relationships
- Reiki
- Meditation
- Balance and Stability
- Ethics and integrity
Certification
- CPT - Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
- Reiki Practitioner
- Certified Life Coach
- Posture Specialist (in process)
Timeline
Posture and Movement Coach
Lighthouse Healing Arts Ctr
04.2024 - Current
Personal Trainer
Fondren Fitness
08.2021 - Current
Opera Chorus Singer
Staatsoper Unter Den Linden
09.2015 - 02.2020
Master of Music - Voice And Opera
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Music
Mississippi College