JENNIFER TELFORD
Dana Point
Summary
Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition specialist from Dana Point, California. Motivated professional with a commitment to toptier performance. Strong leadership and motivational skills in addition to a focus on client results and improved health and wellness. Unwavering commitment to individual results and satisfaction, with the ability to build productive relationships, deliver evidence-based information and address unique job specific needs. Top-notch educator with over 25 years of experience focusing on fitness and wellness in all aspects of client health.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10086
10086
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Nutrition and Fitness Coach
Fit Responder/ AlphaFitJen
Dana Point
02.2022 - Current
- Develop customized workout plans tailored to clients' needs, goals, and physical capabilities specific to Law Enforcement, Fire and Military demands and requirements.
- Monitor client progress and provided feedback to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Encode member data into computerized database system for tracking purposes.
- Provide nutritional advice to clients based on their individual health goals.
- Maintain updated knowledge of trends in the fitness industry through continuing education courses.
- Advise clients on proper nutrition habits as part of an overall wellness plan.
- Counsel clients on lifestyle changes needed to reach health objectives.
- Create detailed reports documenting client progress over time.
Owner & Director of Fitness Programming
Dana Point Fitness Lab
Dana Point
03.2018 - Current
- Group and individual fitness program design.
- Nutrition counseling and education.
- Developed fitness programs tailored to individual client needs and goals.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service and fitness protocols.
- Bridged the gap between all domains of health, fitness & wellness for client success.
- Collaborated between our on site physical therapist and naturopathic doctor for client care plan.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase membership engagement and retention.
- Maintained equipment and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Hosted community events to promote health education and wellness initiatives.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to enhance service offerings.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Outside contract management.
- Head personal trainer and trainer education.
- Develop strategies for increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
- Analyze financial reports to identify areas of improvement in operations.
- Create marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
- Recruit, train, evaluate, and supervise staff members across multiple departments.
- Managed daily operations of fitness facility and ensured smooth workflow.
Exercise Physiologist/ Wellness Instructor/ Adjunct Faculty
Santa Ana College Fire Technology
Santa Ana
11.2015 - Current
- Prepare lesson plans and present educational seminars for Police and Fire departments.
- Conduct stress tests and fitness related assessments. 12-Lead EKG.
- Assess physical performance requirements, developed exercise programs, recommended methods to increase physical activity, prescribed individualized exercise programs, obtained medical history, interpret participant data, provide clinical oversight, lead behavior modification classes.
- Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle modifications to optimize physical performance for specific population.
- Create job specific exercise programs and nutrition recommendations based on current biomarkers and job requirements.
- Advise athletes on strategies to improve athletic performance while minimizing risk of injury.
- Develop corporate wellness initiatives designed to increase employee engagement in healthy habits.
Criminal Justice Academies Instructor, OCSA
Santa Ana College
Tustin
05.2018 - 04.2025
- Oversaw recruit training for safety and effectiveness.
- Liaised with TAC staff to deliver effective, job specific training.
- POST physical fitness testing.
- Individual recruit development and remediation.
- Health and safety measures reported and in alignment with OSHA requirements.
- First Aid and injury rehabilitation.
- Recruit education: Nutritional requirements during academy training and shift work, physical training specific to law enforcement.
- Academy records updated for accuracy.
Physical Training Instructor
Palomar College Fire Academy
San Marcos
04.2018 - 04.2025
- Fit For Fire education.
- Fitness testing.
- Lead exercise and wellness workshops/lectures, individual and group training referrals.
- Revised and evaluated curricula.
- Fire academy specific fitness training.
Nutritionist
First Responder Wellness
Newport Beach
01.2018 - 04.2025
- Developed and implemented nutrition plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Worked with clients individually and in groups specifically focusing on drug and alcohol recovery and detox.
- Provided education on healthy eating habits, food selection and preparation.
- Monitored patients' progress towards meeting health goals through regular follow-up visits.
- Identified potential risks or complications related to malnutrition or dietary deficiencies.
- Created educational materials for clients on topics such as diet, exercise and food safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care plan was followed.
- Instructed clients on proper portion sizes for meals based on their age, gender, activity level and body type.
- Analyzed food labels to help clients make informed decisions about what they eat.
- Facilitated group discussions about nutrition topics at community events or workshops.
Physical Training Instructor
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Belfast
10.2006 - 04.2025
- Designed and implemented 22-week recruit officer training course.
- Designed and implemented 18-month Probationer Training course and physical assessments.
- Preliminary fitness assessments, weekly training sessions, individual performance training, final assessments for 500+ officers annually.
- Awarded University accreditation for PT program in Academy policing certificate, University of Ulster.
- Research and design of all law enforcement and specialist unit physical requirements.
- Led in-service fitness testing for specialist units: SWAT, Close Protection, Tactical Support (Riot), Undercover Surveillance, and Armed Response.
- Led probationer fitness training and testing.
- Member of Occupational Health & Wellness team.
- Member of Academy management team responsible for design, accreditation, quality assurance, disciplinary case management, and injury/sickness case management.
- Accurately maintained officer and staff records used in legal documentation and files.
- Developed training and education material to support organizational needs.
- Designed and implemented wellness initiatives for officers and civilian staff.
Education
BLS (CPR/AED) -
American Heart Association
Dana PointTactical Strength and Conditioning -
NSCA-TSAC
Santa AnaMasters Degree - Kinesiology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CaliforniaECG & Pharmacology Course -
American Heart Association
Kinsiology - Secondary School Physical Education
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Job Specific Strength and Conditioning
- Nutrition (health and performance)
- Law Enforcement/Fire fitness and nutrition
- Testing standards and evaluations
- 12Lead EKG and evaluation
- Special population program design
- Individual program design
- Rehabilitation programs
- Records management
- Business Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Service
- Staff Management
- Customer Relations
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Canvas
- Blackboard
- Google Classroom
- Fitness program design
- Nutrition counseling
- Client assessment
- Exercise prescription
- Performance monitoring
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training and mentoring
- Financial management
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Leadership skills
- Supplement guidance
- Form assessment
- Body composition analysis
Certification
First Aid Certification
Timeline
Online Nutrition and Fitness Coach
Fit Responder/ AlphaFitJen
02.2022 - Current
Criminal Justice Academies Instructor, OCSA
Santa Ana College
05.2018 - 04.2025
Physical Training Instructor
Palomar College Fire Academy
04.2018 - 04.2025
Owner & Director of Fitness Programming
Dana Point Fitness Lab
03.2018 - Current
Nutritionist
First Responder Wellness
01.2018 - 04.2025
Exercise Physiologist/ Wellness Instructor/ Adjunct Faculty
Santa Ana College Fire Technology
11.2015 - Current
Physical Training Instructor
Police Service of Northern Ireland
10.2006 - 04.2025
BLS (CPR/AED) -
American Heart Association
Tactical Strength and Conditioning -
NSCA-TSAC
Masters Degree - Kinesiology
California Baptist University
ECG & Pharmacology Course -
American Heart Association
Kinsiology - Secondary School Physical Education
California State University, Long Beach