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Katy Bradford

Gladewater,TX

Summary

In all of life's adventures, It is my personal ambition to leave each person and each place better than I found them. I strive to improve the health and happiness of everyone I encounter. It is undeniable that my passion for health and fitness has only grown with time and experience.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Exercise Instructor

Institute For Healthy Living, Anytime Fitness
11.2006 - Current
  • Certifications and trainings include: TurboKick Boxing, Spinning, Yogafit level 1 and 2, YogaFit for seniors, Insanity, Les Mills BODYPUMP, Les Mills BODYCOMBAT, Spin Pilates Reformer, Zumba, Barre, Piyo
  • Maintained class attendance records and documented clients' progress toward stated goals.
  • Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
  • Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.

Personal Trainer

Self Employed
01.2003 - Current
  • Specialty training sessions delivered in home and in assisted living and memory care facilities.
  • I specialize in memory care, cardiac care, geriatric, stroke recovery, immobility issues, orthopedic care, and additional higher acuity clientele.
  • I offer a variety of different styles of training to include, but not limited to yoga, pilates, barre, mobility, cardiovascular, strength training, cycling, passive movement, and flexibility.
  • I believe that the proper movement is medicine and a healthy body leads to a happy heart and soul.
  • One on One, couple, and small group sessions.
  • Experience includes working at 24 hour fitness in Plano Tx, The Institute for Healthy Living in Longview, and Anytime Fitness in East Texas locations.




IHL Fitness Manager and Assistant Director

GSMC/Christus Institute For Healthy Living
06.2008 - 01.2012
  • Hired during facility development, planning, and building stage.
  • Part of team responsible for facility design, development of organization structure, staff recruiting, hiring, and training, development of Personal Training Department Services, development of Group Exercise Department Services, facility marketing, and corporate outreach services.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, Fitness Floor Technicians, and Aquatic Department Personnel.
  • Special Program Development
  • Community Outreach (Health Fairs, Education Seminars, Non-profit fundraising Events, etc)
  • Enhanced member experience by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, resulting in higher satisfaction ratings.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Corporate Outreach (Corporate Speaking Events, onsite Health programming, and Establish Corporate Partnerships)
  • Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
  • Met or exceeded monthly revenue and training goals.
  • Stayed current on industry trends through continued education courses, bringing innovative ideas to the facility''s programming lineup.

Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehab

Good Shepherd Medical Center
01.2006 - 06.2008
  • Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contra-indications prior to patient visit.
  • Attended national physiologist conferences to learn new, pertinent findings to improve patient care.
  • Demonstrated proper form and monitored patients during exercises.
  • Developed and implemented personalized fitness and therapeutic programs.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
  • Provided exercise information for patients, peers and community through public speaking and education classes.
  • Worked with cardiac patients to develop exercise recovery plans, deliver education on exercise and nutrition and monitored physical endurance and progress.
  • Enabled senior clients to maintain independence and improve quality of life by developing functional training protocols that addressed age-related physiological declines and mobility challenges.
  • Monitored patient blood pressure, ECG and distress levels during exercise.
  • Enhanced patient recovery rates by collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop effective rehabilitation plans for post-surgical or injury cases.
  • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
  • Monitored patient for ECG changes, cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure and symptoms before, during and after exercise.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05.2005

Skills

  • High Energy
  • Magnetic
  • Enthusiastic
  • Team Player

Timeline

IHL Fitness Manager and Assistant Director

GSMC/Christus Institute For Healthy Living
06.2008 - 01.2012

Group Exercise Instructor

Institute For Healthy Living, Anytime Fitness
11.2006 - Current

Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehab

Good Shepherd Medical Center
01.2006 - 06.2008

Personal Trainer

Self Employed
01.2003 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of North Texas

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