Keila Barnard
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Ambitious Biomedical Engineering student at UW-Madison, graduating in 2027, with a strong foundation in personal training and sports nutrition, supported by certifications from NASM's PES and CES programs. Proven ability to connect with clients of all ages, from 4 to 80 years, through personalized training and coaching. Committed to community engagement through volunteer work as a caregiver and active fundraiser, along with experience in management and sales. Passionate about leadership and fostering a collaborative environment that empowers individuals to achieve fitness and wellness goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swimming Instructor
USA Swim Academy
09.2025 - Current
- Taught swimming fundamentals, stroke techniques, and water safety skills to children of varying ages and abilities.
- Developed and led engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that encouraged skill progression and confidence in the water.
- Ensured constant supervision and safety by enforcing pool rules and following established protocols.
- Provided individualized feedback and positive reinforcement to support student growth.
- Communicated regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and safety updates.
- Organized fun games and activities to create an enjoyable and supportive learning environment.
Certified Personal Trainer
Planet Fitness
08.2025 - Current
- Tasks include customer service, guidance and coaching. I will follow a schedule throughout the week and create workout plans within the guideline of schedule.
- I also do orientation/consultations for new members. I do a variety of Group Fitness Classes and One on One training.
- Due to my experience of managing a Planet Fitness before, sometimes I do any needed assistance with front desk tasks.
General Manager
Planet Fitness
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Selling memberships to oncoming members, giving tours in the facility, explaining the sales of promotions on memberships, maintenance of the gym, social skills with members, work with computer, and training new hires.
- Promoted as Assistant Manager in September 2024.
- Doing reports of overdue payments, insurance membership update, and expired credit card for members, checking drawers of the facility, doing a '24 Point Check' which is a walk through of the facility and making sure it stays standard for cleanliness and sanitation, doing the schedule for team members, conducting interviews for possible new hires, training new hires on procedures, keeping track of consumables for the facility, experienced getting new gym equipment and remodeling for the facility, and being able to work in multiple locations and continue regular procedures.
- Promoted as General Manager in November 2024.
- Doing the tasks similar as an assistant, but this includes more managerial duties. This includes showcasing procedures for employees, using organizational skills and leadership skills, knowing the trends of facility management to see where it needs to improve or keep up with for dashboards and monthly quality checks, open communication with every staff member and customers, team meetings for goal orientations and also hiring/firing processes, doing write-ups for missed opportunities or policy violations, replying to reviews and so on.
Swimming Instructor
Goldfish Swim School
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Training basic to moderate swimming skills in group setting training. Currently certified lifeguard for shallow water saves and CPR certified for children ages 18 months and up. Working with children as young as 18 months up to 12 years.
Personal Trainer Intern
D1 Training Madison
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Greeting and checking in athletes to the gym, help sell memberships to potential customers, answer phone calls, and occasionally help clean the gym.
- Follow a daily workout plan and execute it in a timely manner. Emphasis on Group Fitness and sometimes one on one training. Help create workout programs as well for specific age groups.
Softball Umpire
Verona Area Girls Softball Association
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Making sure the teams are playing the correct rules for their age group, also make sure the coaches are in agreement to the plays/rules best for the little league teams to follow, and occasionally coach for VAGSA.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Systems Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI09-2027
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Lifeguard
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Sports coaching
- Mentoring
- Autism Experience
- Research
- Writing Skills
- Personal Training
- Facilities Management
Certification
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (October 2025 to October 2027)
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (April 2025 to April 2027)
Timeline
Swimming Instructor
USA Swim Academy
09.2025 - Current
Certified Personal Trainer
Planet Fitness
08.2025 - Current
General Manager
Planet Fitness
10.2023 - 08.2025
Swimming Instructor
Goldfish Swim School
05.2023 - 08.2023
Personal Trainer Intern
D1 Training Madison
12.2022 - 03.2023
Softball Umpire
Verona Area Girls Softball Association
06.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Systems Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison