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Kenya Golson
Summary
Enthusiastic Fitness Instructor skilled in guiding clients through structured fitness programs and promoting accountability through small group classes. Passionate about health and wellness and driven to help clients cultivate sustainable habits for lifetime wellness.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Crunch Fitness
Yukon, OK
12.2022 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships with class participants by teaching variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes.
- Supported individual journeys with one-on-one instruction to supplement group lessons for participants needing extra guidance.
- Led classes of 25 plus people in dynamic full-body classes, supporting open and non-judgemental exercise environment.
- Monitored participant progress and provided positive reinforcement to support goal achievement.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Encouraged and motivated participants to persevere through challenges to achieve new goals.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Collaborated with other instructors to create effective class designs focused on participant feedback.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
- Prepared and inspected course equipment to verify safety and cleanliness before classes.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
Group Fitness Instructor
10 Gym
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2019 - Current
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Collaborated with other instructors to create effective class designs focused on participant feedback.
- Encouraged and motivated participants to persevere through challenges to achieve new goals.
- Monitored participant progress and provided positive reinforcement to support goal achievement.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist
Hertz Corporation
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2007 - 03.2025
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Generated monthly accounts receivable reports to submit developments for management review.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve collection processes and reduce overdue payments.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Tax Analyst
Herc Rentals
Oklahoma City
11.2002 - 11.2007
- Researched tax issues and stayed current on all federal and state tax laws.
- Communicated with external customers and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve other inquiries.
- Analyzed tax issues and made recommendations for remediation to management.
- Communicated complex tax issues and terminology with others by explaining in easily-understood terms.
- Monitored legislative and regulatory arenas for relevant tax issues and updated management to facilitate informed decisions.
- Conducted targeted tax research to facilitate informed project planning and compliance efforts.
- Collaborated with legal, finance and compliance departments to structure solutions to complex and multi-faceted challenges.
- Advised internal partners on adherence to federal and state tax regulations and laws to promote corporate legal compliance.
Account Control Representative
Herc Rentals
Oklahoma City, OK
05.1998 - 11.2002
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
- Communicated with clients and customers to gather, provide and share updated information on products and services.
Education
MBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Oklahoma City, OK05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.1992
Skills
- Class Instruction
- Nutrition Management
- Class Coordination
- Stretching and Recovery
- Group Instruction
- Personalized Instruction
Accomplishments
- Trained for and completed several half marathons
- Trained for and competed in my first bodybuilding competition in 2023, and have since trained and competed multiple times.
Certification
- ACE - Certified Personal Trainer
- AFAA - Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- ASTI- CPR & AED Certification
- NASM- Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Crunch Fitness
12.2022 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
10 Gym
11.2019 - Current
Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist
Hertz Corporation
11.2007 - 03.2025
Tax Analyst
Herc Rentals
11.2002 - 11.2007
Account Control Representative
Herc Rentals
05.1998 - 11.2002
MBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Oklahoma State University