Karina Salazar
Richmond
Summary
Certified personal trainer and 200hr yoga instructor with extensive experience in diverse work environments. Adaptable and compassionate professional known for quickly acquiring and mastering new skills. Approachable and customer-focused, consistently delivering exceptional service. Effective communicator with a positive attitude, fostering collaborative and productive work relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga
02.2023 - Current
- Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Retained knowledge of studio offerings, programs, and pricing to promote brand and guide registration.
- Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Built relationships with students to boost rapport and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for studio clients and members.
- Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
Personal Trainer
Self Employed Services
02.2021 - Current
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
- Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual.
- Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
Physical Therapy Aide
Sol Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Recorded patient status in progress notes.
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
- Taught chronic pain management techniques to patients.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Implemented patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic, compliant care.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises to help residents regain strength and mobility.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Assisted patient with mobility, physical therapy and exercises.
- Supported therapist in administering physical therapy and treatment services.
- Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
S.E.T. (Studio Experience Team)
CorePower Yoga Studio
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Provide cleaning services in accordance with CPY Smart Health and zone-assigned protocols and guidelines
- Promptly respond to student needs and concerns by connecting students with the appropriate studio leadership team member to resolve and support their questions and concerns
- Comply with Employee Handbook as well as Studio Manager expectations
- Contribute to a positive, supportive, and fun studio environment by upholding our Core Values and creating rewarding working relationships
- Excellent oral communication skills, professionalism and exceptional interpersonal skills for maintaining the high level of studio community engagement and customer service required
- Ability to perform manual cleaning work, frequently move and lift up to 25 lbs
- And constantly position self to clean various areas of the CPY studio space
- Engage in physical activity involved in studio cleaning tasks
Retail/ Stock Associate
Ross Dress For Less
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Communicated effectively with team members to get work done with efficiency
- Opened packages, ranging in size and weight, while efficiently organizing merchandise on a variety of different equipment used to stock the sales floor
- Maintained clear aisles during restocking to avoid hazards and promote guest convenience
- Communicated with customers to ensure they were having a pleasant shopping experience, while stocking the sales floor
- Trained and advised new employees to make sure they were working efficiently, safely, and up to the company policy
- Explained store policies to customers, which resulted in fewer complaints to customer service desk
- Kept stockroom orderly, accessible and safe with regular upkeep
- Verified vendor deliveries with scanner to maintain accurate inventory counts
- Analyzed price relationships between products to formulate best pricing strategies for each offering
- Stacked, organized and palletized packages for efficient storage and movement
- Assisted sales floor associates with recovery during peak periods to meet quotas
Housekeeper
Kappa Alpha Theta
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation
- Emptied wastebaskets and recycling bins, disposing of everything in the dumpsters and bins outside
- Requested maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment and address room damage
- Sanitized kitchen counters, wiped down cabinets and swept and mopped floors
- Disinfected bathrooms and eliminated mold and soap scum from shower stalls and bathtubs
- Worked with speed and efficiency to meet all job requirements
Busser
BRENNAN'S RESTAURANT
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Cleared, cleaned and sanitized booth and chair cushions and tables
- Maintained table setting by removing courses as completed and replenishing utensils
- Swept, mopped and removed debris from dining room floors
- Supported wait staff by setting up and replenishing condiment stands, trash containers liners and bus stations
- Transported filled bus tubs to kitchen dishwashing area
- Washed dishes and disposed of trash in designated receptacles
- Restocked condiments and drink station supplies to maintain customer satisfaction
- Went above and beyond expectations by helping with various tasks to support teammates and provide customer service
Education
High School Diploma -
De Anza High School
Richmond, CA06.2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Bilingual
- Cooperative & Helpful
- Creative
- Detail-oriented organizational abilities
- Safety awareness
- Adaptable
Certification
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Yoga Alliance Certified 200hr Yoga Teacher
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Sol Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 04.2024
Yoga Instructor
CorePower Yoga
02.2023 - Current
Personal Trainer
Self Employed Services
02.2021 - Current
S.E.T. (Studio Experience Team)
CorePower Yoga Studio
02.2021 - 02.2023
Retail/ Stock Associate
Ross Dress For Less
09.2020 - 12.2021
Housekeeper
Kappa Alpha Theta
09.2019 - 03.2020
Busser
BRENNAN'S RESTAURANT
05.2018 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
De Anza High School
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