Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Highlights
Preferred Name
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Kenechi E Utaka

Kenechi E Utaka

Houston ,TX

Summary

Results-driven Personal Trainer & Lifestyle Coach with over 7 years of experience specializing in customized workout programming, injury rehabilitation, corrective exercise, and nutrition coaching. Experienced Fitness Manager with over 2 years of leadership, driving revenue growth, enhancing team performance, and ensuring operational excellence. Recognized as a Top 20 Performer in training and credited with leading the Top 5 Friendliest Equinox Club in NYC.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Senior Fitness Coach

Equinox
10.2021 - Current
  • Design personalized recovery programs for post-surgical & injury clients.
  • Partner with physicians & therapists to create safe, effective wellness plans.
  • Monitor progress & adjust training protocols for optimal client results.
  • Manage a high-retention training business through accountability & value-driven coaching.

Fitness Manager

Equinox
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Developed and Coached 50+ employees, improving operations & team performance.
  • Increased revenue by 15% via sales training & mentorship programs.
  • Transformed underperforming club into a profitable location in 8 months.
  • Cultivated a Top 5 Friendliest Club in NYC through customer-first culture.
  • Handled all hiring process, payroll, recruiting, employee’s development, and workshop sales.

Management Training

Equinox
01.2019 - 10.2019
  • Supported virtual coaching platform development & implementation.
  • Mentored trainers, boosting business growth by 8% via sales workshops.

Senior Trainer | Lifestyle & Nutrition Coach

Equinox
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Grew club revenue by 15% through strategic client retention.
  • Managed all fitness programming & nutrition coaching for diverse clients.
  • Ensured high satisfaction via personalized engagement strategies.

Operations Manager

BodyBasix
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Oversaw HR, payroll, hiring, and administrative functions.
  • Improved retention by 40% through referral-based strategies.
  • Implemented KPIs to enhance team accountability & performance.

Education

Equinox Fitness Training Institute -

Equinox Fitness Training Institute
01.2018

Equinox Management Training - undefined

Equinox Management Training
01.2019

BS - Business Management

Northwood University
01.2011

Leadership & Marketing - undefined

Disney University
01.2008

Associate in Hotel Management - undefined

Hotel Institute Montreux
01.2007

Skills

  • Fitness, Nutrition, Pre-Postal, Rehab Coaching
  • Virtual Training/ program development
  • Collaborative team management
  • Sales and client retention
  • Operational efficiency enhancement
  • Performance/Sport-Specific coaching
  • Management and operations
  • Strengthening, core, Glutes and weightloss specialist

Certification

  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Exercise Corrective and Rehab (PT)
  • Precision Nutrition Certified
  • CPR/AED Certified
  • Equinox Management Training (NYC)
  • Disney Leadership & Sales Training Certs.
  • Associate in Hospitality – Hotel Institute Montreux
  • Bachelor’s in Business Management – Northwood University

Professional Highlights

  • 6-Time Top Performer at Equinox (2017-2019)
  • #2 Top Female Producer Nationwide (Equinox, 2018)
  • Rookie of the Year – Highest-Producing New Talent (2019)
  • Elevated Equinox Orchard St to Top 5 in Customer Service (2017)
  • Mentored 50+ Employees in fitness best practices & sales strategies
  • Developed rehab programs in collaboration with healthcare providers
  • Turned around underperforming club to profitability in 8 months

Preferred Name

Casey

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Gym Workouts
  • Baking
  • Blogging/Vlogging
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Fashion and Style
  • Cooking

Timeline

Senior Fitness Coach

Equinox
10.2021 - Current

Fitness Manager

Equinox
03.2019 - 08.2021

Management Training

Equinox
01.2019 - 10.2019

Senior Trainer | Lifestyle & Nutrition Coach

Equinox
01.2016 - 01.2019

Operations Manager

BodyBasix
01.2013 - 01.2015

Equinox Management Training - undefined

Equinox Management Training

BS - Business Management

Northwood University

Leadership & Marketing - undefined

Disney University

Associate in Hotel Management - undefined

Hotel Institute Montreux

Equinox Fitness Training Institute -

Equinox Fitness Training Institute

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