Kelly August
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Seasoned health and physical education professional with 20 years of diverse experience in health promotion, education, and fitness coaching. Expertise in developing health education programs and delivering OSHA 10 safety certification sessions. Seeking a Public Health role to leverage extensive background in fostering community health and wellness initiatives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Privy Fitness Health Solutions, LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality juice blends.
- Developed new recipes for fresh juices, smoothies, and other beverages to attract more customers.
- Educated customers on the benefits of juicing, leading to increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Established a strong rapport with regular customers, fostering trust through friendly service and product knowledge expertise.
- Described menu items and daily specials to customers.
- Prepare the recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
Physical and Health Education Teacher/Special Education Teacher/Head Basketball & Track Coach/Osha 10 Instructor
Calcasieu Parish School Board
01.2011 - Current
- Develop and execute physical and health education programs, employing data-informed techniques to enhance student achievement within established educational frameworks
- Cultivate a dynamic classroom atmosphere that encourages family engagement and local community interaction, leading to better student conduct and essential literacy development
- Deliver GED preparatory courses and conduct OSHA 10 safety certification sessions, ensuring compliance with rigorous safety standards and educational benchmarks
- Coach the school's basketball and track teams, focusing on athletic skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed accurate sorting and preparation of packages, upholding stringent handling protocols for secure delivery
- Operated heavy machinery such as forklifts and conveyor systems to streamline goods movement
- Executed pick-up and delivery tasks, maintaining punctuality and reliability to satisfy customer requirements.
Personal Trainer Certification Instructor
Sowela Technical College
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Developed and executed training curriculum for personal trainer candidates, leading to their mastery of requisite knowledge and skills
- Maintained rigorous instructional quality, achieving a notable success rate in participant certification.
CrossFit Coach
Crossfit Accelerant
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Led fitness coaching sessions emphasizing functional movements, guiding clients towards achieving their personal fitness goals
- Encouraged clients to exceed their self-imposed limits and embrace a sustainable health-focused lifestyle
- Customized coaching techniques to meet diverse client requirements, providing a nurturing and efficient exercise setting.
Physical Education Teacher/Assistant Track Coach
Lake Charles Charter Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Formulated a physical education curriculum focusing on student fitness enhancement and education in healthful living practices
- Supported track team coaching, fostering enhanced athletic performance and strengthened team unity within the youth female athletes' division.
Fitness Director
SWLA Center for Health Services Fitness Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Developed comprehensive fitness programs aligned with industry trends to facilitate improved health outcomes
- Oversaw staff certification and training processes, ensuring adherence to environmental safety standards
- Implemented strategies to assist athletes in balancing academic pursuits with physical training in a secure learning atmosphere.
Fitness Consultant
SWLA Center for Health Services
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Designed a comprehensive health center layout with strategic equipment positioning to optimize environmental factors, including exposure and lighting
- Improved the visual and functional aspects of the space, ensuring an enhanced user experience through thoughtful layout curation.
Education
Master of Education in Special Education -
Lamar State University
Beaumont, TX01.2018
Master of Science in Health & Human Performance (Health Promotion) -
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA01.2006
Bachelor of Science Health & Human Performance (Kinesiology), Minor in Psychology -
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA01.2004
Skills
- Health and Wellness Trainer and Educator
- Fitness Instruction
- Call Center Customer Service
- Leadership and Team Development
- Administration
- Information Technology
- Strategic Planning
- Collaboration and Team Building
- Program Design
- OSHA Trainer and Workplace Safety
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
- BART (Being a Responsible Teen)
- HIV/STD Counseling and Outreach
- Health Education
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Program Evaluation
- Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Relations
- Industry Knowledge
- Customer Service
Certification
- Personal Trainer Certification 2003-Present
- Group Exercise Certification 2003-Present
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification 2014-Present
- OSHA 10 Certification 2017-Present
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Owner
Privy Fitness Health Solutions, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
01.2021 - 11.2023
CrossFit Coach
Crossfit Accelerant
01.2014 - 01.2016
Physical Education Teacher/Assistant Track Coach
Lake Charles Charter Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
Personal Trainer Certification Instructor
Sowela Technical College
01.2012 - 01.2019
Physical and Health Education Teacher/Special Education Teacher/Head Basketball & Track Coach/Osha 10 Instructor
Calcasieu Parish School Board
01.2011 - Current
Fitness Director
SWLA Center for Health Services Fitness Center
01.2008 - 01.2011
Fitness Consultant
SWLA Center for Health Services
01.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Education in Special Education -
Lamar State University
Master of Science in Health & Human Performance (Health Promotion) -
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science Health & Human Performance (Kinesiology), Minor in Psychology -
McNeese State University
- Personal Trainer Certification 2003-Present
- Group Exercise Certification 2003-Present
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification 2014-Present
- OSHA 10 Certification 2017-Present
- CPR Certified
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