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fitness enthusiast - love working with people-runner-mother of 5 boys
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Jenna Cruz

Rapid City,SD

Summary

Energetic Group Fitness Instructor adept in assessing individual fitness needs while providing instruction in a group atmosphere. Strong knowledge of anatomy, fitness technique and muscle recovery to prevent injury and promote success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Fitness Instructor

Barre Forte
05.2019 - Current
  • Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
  • Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
  • Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
  • Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.

Fitness Instructor

YMCA Of Rapid City SD
08.2009 - Current
  • Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
  • Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
  • Designed innovative fitness plans to keep clients engaged.
  • Maintained clean and organized workout environment to enhance overall fitness experience.
  • Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.

Cosmetologist

SpaMed
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.

Owner/Operator

Dance Garage
05.2008 - 05.2011
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

Cosmetologist

Cost Cutters Family Hair Care
10.2006 - 01.2010
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.

Education

Exercise Science

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Nursing

Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD

Associates in Child Development - Child Development

Early Childhood Education
Rapid City, SD
06.2008

Cosmetology

Black Hills Beauty College
Rapid City, SD
12.2006

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Evaluate Participants
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Fitness Equipment Maintenance
  • Leadership and Coaching
  • Class Instruction

fitness enthusiast - love working with people-runner-mother of 5 boys

I have always loved working with people, and helping them. I am a mother of 5 sons who keep me ono my toes! I am very organized, driven, and motivated.

Timeline

Group Fitness Instructor

Barre Forte
05.2019 - Current

Cosmetologist

SpaMed
01.2010 - 01.2012

Fitness Instructor

YMCA Of Rapid City SD
08.2009 - Current

Owner/Operator

Dance Garage
05.2008 - 05.2011

Cosmetologist

Cost Cutters Family Hair Care
10.2006 - 01.2010

Exercise Science

Black Hills State University

Nursing

Black Hills State University

Associates in Child Development - Child Development

Early Childhood Education

Cosmetology

Black Hills Beauty College
Jenna Cruz