Jennifer Potter
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Fitness professional with strong background in Pilates instruction. Proven ability to develop tailored exercise plans that promote physical well-being. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to evolving client needs. Skilled in anatomy and client motivation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pilates Instructor
Club Pilates Franchise LLC
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Greet customers, check them in database, schedule, invoice payments
- Every shift consisted of a 4/5 hour shift of teaching with music and a mic
- Provided exceptional customer service both before and after sessions, addressing any concerns or inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Spearheaded marketing initiatives resulting in increased awareness of the studio within the community, leading to an influx of new clientele.
- Assisted clients in achieving their personal fitness goals.
- Expanded the studios offerings with specialized workshops.
- Promoted overall wellness by incorporating mindfulness practices
- Advised clients on proper nutrition and lifestyle habits.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in industry conferences, workshops, and online courses to stay current on best practices in Pilates instruction
- Boosted client retention rates by fostering a non-judgmental environment.
- Improved clients' core strength through targeted exercises
- Tracked member attendance and participation for recordkeeping purposes.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels
- Collaborated with fitness professionals to develop creative programs.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes.
Pilates Instructor
Pilates Living Room N16
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Established connections with local healthcare providers to promote referrals for patients seeking rehabilitative exercise programs
- Reduced risk of injury for clients with proper instruction on correct form.
- Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs of individual.
- Log exercise notes and injury healing on the computer for each customer
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information
- Improved clients'' posture and balance through tailored exercises
- Helped clients who had severe limited mobility, or learning difficulties
- Helped clients with motor skills/functional movement training: Sit to stand, reaching from shoulder, twisting from ribs, rather than the neck
Yoga Retreat Guide & Instructor
Sardinia Yoga Retreats
03.2015 - 01.2020
- Organized itinerary through BookRetreats.com
- Guided groups of up to twenty people on scheduled tours.
- Planned flights, hotels, transportation and meals
- Coordinated activities: sailing, kayaking, hiking
- Other Retreats Included: Serene Retreats, Mallorca Spain; Arvon Writer's Retreat, Lumb Bank; Hebden Bridge Yorkshire (Creative Yoga for Writers)
- Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
- Counseled participants on nutrition to help reach fitness goals.
- Increased revenue by consistently upselling additional class packages and private sessions.
- Developed and implemented fitness assessment system to evaluate progress of participants.
Yoga/Pilates Teacher
Yotopia Yoga Studio
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Often responsible for opening or closing a studio, key holder
- Balance improvement strategies
- Taught active listening skills and meditation
- Teaching the art of living in the moment. Active listening is an extension of that concept. The ability to hear feedback, read the room and build trust and establish rapport with clients.
- Public speaking skills: ability to get up in front of 40 clients confidently.
- Aided in studio administration tasks such as scheduling appointments.
- Expanded clientele base through skilled networking efforts, resulting in increased class sizes and private bookings and 65 Retreat sales.
- Assisted in staff training initiatives to ensure consistent quality of instruction throughout the studio''s offerings.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries promptly, resolving concerns professionally, and creating a welcoming atmosphere within the studio space.
Yoga/Pilates Teacher
Merrill Lynch / Bank of America Corporate
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Updated routines for progression and demonstrated exercises
- Ability to be empathetic. Yoga is hard, more so for some than others. Therefore, it’s important that a yoga teacher be empathetic to students and patient when explaining and demonstrating poses.
- Leadership: teachers lead by example, that concept transcends the studio.
- Offer shared experiences to give a better idea of how the practice can impact their physical and emotional lives. Having that mindset and capabilities shows rather than tells students why yoga matters.
- Empowered and Improved client flexibility and strength
Yoga, meditation and Mat Pilates Instructor
Freelance Yoga and Pilates Instructor
01.2001 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Owner, UloveYoga, www.uloveyoga.com
- Secured several teaching jobs at various studios, care centers or corporate offices
- Owner, UloveYoga, www.uloveyoga.com
Yoga/Pilates Teacher
Fitness First Gym
01.2001 - 01.2020
- Front desk associate: Responsible for working the fitness desk area, cleaning fitness equipment, greeting customers and directing calls.
- Help customers with their questions and needs. Scan membership cards, and manage inventory to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Wellness coach: helped clients reach their fitness goals. Develop tailored nutrition, weight loss and exercise plans.
- Fitness consulted and matched them with gym programs that fit.
- Trained simultaneously to advance career to become Yoga and Pilates business owner.
Pilates Teacher
London City Physical (LCP) Therapy Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Taught classes on Mat - duets and privates, groups of 6
- Consulted with physical therapists in order to understand which machines are needed, how many exercises reps to aid recovery
- Assisted in staff training initiatives to ensure consistent quality of instruction throughout the studio''s offerings.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by regularly monitoring progress and adjusting exercise plans accordingly.
- Increased core strength for clients by incorporating various props such as foam rollers, resistance bands, magic circles into exercise routines.
- Aided in studio administration tasks such as scheduling appointments, processing payments, and managing inventory to maintain smooth daily operations.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Royal Holloway University
London UK 10.2006
BA - Visual and Performing Arts
Brighton University
Brighton UK07.2004
Yoga Works Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga
Yoga Works
San Francisco, CA02.2009
Sivananda Yoga Center - Yoga Teacher
Sivananda Yoga Center
Goa, India 07.2003
Associate of Arts - Pilates
Polstar Pilates Training
London England 10.2003
Skills
- Level 4 Polestar Pilates teacher
- Anatomy Trains Fascia training
- Wellness promotion
- Progress tracking
- Myofascial release techniques
- Injury prevention techniques
- Individualized program design
- Elderly population training
- First aid and CPR certification
- Scheduling and booking management
Timeline
Certified Pilates Instructor
Club Pilates Franchise LLC
05.2021 - 11.2024
Pilates Instructor
Pilates Living Room N16
01.2019 - 01.2021
Pilates Teacher
London City Physical (LCP) Therapy Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Yoga Retreat Guide & Instructor
Sardinia Yoga Retreats
03.2015 - 01.2020
Yoga/Pilates Teacher
Yotopia Yoga Studio
01.2012 - 01.2020
Yoga/Pilates Teacher
Merrill Lynch / Bank of America Corporate
01.2008 - 01.2020
Yoga, meditation and Mat Pilates Instructor
Freelance Yoga and Pilates Instructor
01.2001 - 01.2020
Yoga/Pilates Teacher
Fitness First Gym
01.2001 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Pilates
Polstar Pilates Training
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Royal Holloway University
BA - Visual and Performing Arts
Brighton University
Yoga Works Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga
Yoga Works
Sivananda Yoga Center - Yoga Teacher
Sivananda Yoga Center
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