Karen King
Battle Ground,WA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Personal Trainer
Bold Training
08.2010 - Current
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
- Developed and implemented fitness assessment system to evaluate progress of participants.
- Marketing and promoting of classes and services.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
- Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual.
- Developed specialized programs for athletes of all levels to reach competition goals.
- Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
Personal Trainer
Battle Ground Fitness
05.2006 - 08.2010
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
Franchise Training Manager
All American Restaurants
08.2000 - 09.2005
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Prepared and distributed manuals, handouts and online tutorials to provide employees with training materials and resources.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
- Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets.
Corporate Training Manager
Cinnabon
07.1988 - 07.1999
- Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Managed all exempt employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR06.1990
Skills
- Positive and Encouraging
- Leadership and Coaching
- Life-Long Learner
- Punctual and Dependable
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
* Finisher of 3 Ironman Triathlon Events
* Body Building Figure Competitor
* Mom of 2 Grown Sons :)
Timeline
Owner/Personal Trainer
Bold Training
08.2010 - Current
Personal Trainer
Battle Ground Fitness
05.2006 - 08.2010
Franchise Training Manager
All American Restaurants
08.2000 - 09.2005
Corporate Training Manager
Cinnabon
07.1988 - 07.1999
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Chemeketa Community College
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