Jess Brereton
Fitness, Sales And Service Professional
Orem,UT
Summary
Hardworking, highly-motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company need and increase service value.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Personal Trainer
Barbell Therapy
05.2022 - Current
- Demonstrate strong communication skills when interacting with clients.
- Adapt training methods and exercises based on client feedback, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and progression towards their fitness goals.
- Ensure client safety during training sessions by demonstrating proper exercise techniques and ensuring correct form.
- Organize group training sessions to foster camaraderie among clientele while targeting multiple fitness goals simultaneously.
- Expand clientele base through referrals, social media promotion, and networking within the community.
- Track client progress an maintain complete and accurate client files.
- Cultivate positive relationships with clients by providing excellent customer service throughout their journey.
Owner/CEO/Personal Trainer Director
Strive Training And Fitness
02.2012 - 05.2022
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Built a solid foundation of business acumen, technical skills and proven practices for daily operations.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Increased client satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Implemented effective marketing strategies to attract new clients, leading to an increase in personal training revenue.
- Developed specialized programs for athletes of all levels to reach competition goals.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality.
Independent Personal Trainer
ION Fitness
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Maximized client success rates with tailored programs that addressed unique preferences, strengths, weaknesses, and time constraints.
- Improved client fitness levels by designing and implementing personalized workout routines tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured client safety during training sessions by demonstrating proper exercise techniques and ensuring correct form.
- Established long-term relationships with clients by providing exceptional service, support, and motivation.
- Expanded clientele base through referrals, social media promotion, and networking within the community.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
- Developed and implemented fitness assessment system to evaluate progress of participants.
Independent Personal Trainer
Synergy Fitness
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Improved client fitness levels by designing and implementing personalized workout routines tailored to individual needs.
- Educated clients on proper post-workout recovery techniques to minimize injury risk and optimize results.
- Enhanced client experience by offering nutritional guidance and developing customized meal plans to support fitness goals.
- Adapted training methods and exercises based on client feedback, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and progression towards their fitness goals.
- Assisted clients in overcoming physical limitations or injuries by utilizing modified exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
- Expanded clientele base through referrals, social media promotion, and networking within the community.
- Helped with racking weights and assisted in maintaining neat, organized and clean club.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
Independent Personal Trainer
Gold's Gym
04.2006 - 03.2008
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to share knowledge and stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Continually updated personal training knowledge through ongoing professional development courses, workshops, conferences, and certifications.
- Adapted training methods and exercises based on client feedback, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and progression towards their fitness goals.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments to evaluate baseline fitness levels, identify areas of improvement, and establish realistic goals for each client.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions using a variety of equipment such as resistance bands, kettlebells, free weights, and bodyweight exercises.
- Promoted overall wellness in clients through self-care education on topics like stress management, sleep habits, hydration practices.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
Head Personal Trainer
Pure Balance
11.1999 - 04.2006
- Streamlined administrative processes for greater efficiency in client onboarding, billing, and recordkeeping.
- Developed a strong team of personal trainers with regular training workshops, fostering professional growth and development.
- Consistently achieved monthly sales targets by effectively promoting personal training packages to prospective clients.
- Improved client retention rate by consistently tracking progress, adjusting programs as needed, and providing ongoing support.
- Effectively managed conflict resolution between clients or staff when necessary by maintaining open lines of communication and exhibiting fairness in decision-making processes.
- Fostered a positive gym environment that promoted community, inclusivity, and teamwork among staff and members alike.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UTSkills
Certification
CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
Independent Personal Trainer
Barbell Therapy
05.2022 - Current
Owner/CEO/Personal Trainer Director
Strive Training And Fitness
02.2012 - 05.2022
Independent Personal Trainer
ION Fitness
01.2010 - 02.2012
Independent Personal Trainer
Synergy Fitness
03.2008 - 01.2010
Independent Personal Trainer
Gold's Gym
04.2006 - 03.2008
Head Personal Trainer
Pure Balance
11.1999 - 04.2006
Utah Valley University