KIMBERLY MESSICK
Placentia,CA
Summary
Dynamic fitness entrepreneur with a proven track record at Kimberly's Fit Playground, excelling in relationship building and customized program development. Expert in scheduling management and client engagement, driving business growth through referrals and results. Adept at motivating clients and leading successful marketing initiatives to enhance brand presence.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Master Pilates Instructor
Kimberly's Fit Playground
Orange County, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Owner and sole instructor of a boutique Pilates business
- Handle all marketing, sales, scheduling, billing, and client communication
- Meet with new clients for assessments and turn those conversations into long-term training relationships
- Create customized Pilates programs for injuries, post-breast cancer recovery, and ongoing wellness
- Keep clients engaged, motivated, and consistent through personalized coaching and accountability
- Built the business through referrals, reputation, and results
- Managed daily operations of a fitness and wellness facility.
Instructor
Club Pilates
Orange County, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Taught multi-level group reformer classes in a busy membership-based studio
- Helped members stay consistent by offering modifications, encouragement, and education
- Followed brand standards while keeping classes approachable and supportive
Professional Fundraiser / Outside Sales Representative
Leer Solutions
Santa Ana, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked face-to-face with prospective donors using relationship-based selling
- Met and exceeded sales goals across multiple territories
Fitness Coordinator
Private Fitness Studio
Anaheim Hills, CA
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Managed scheduling, payments, and client relationships
- Led customized private sessions and group classes
- Helped grow the studio by recommending the right services for each client
Outside Sales Representative
Advo (Valassis)
Upland, CA
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Built and grew accounts through consistent follow-up and relationship building
Outside Sales Account Executive
AT&T;
Irvine, CA
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Managed the full sales cycle from first contact to close
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Clemson University
Skills
- Scheduling management
- Relationship building
- Motivation techniques
- Administrative oversight
- Social media control
- Customer relationship management
- Sales leadership
Education Certifications
- Clemson University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
- University of Madrid, Spanish Studies, Study Abroad
- Certified Life Coach, 2014
- Certified Pilates Instructor
- Pilates Reformer, 2013
- Piyo, 2013
- Zumba, 2010
- Piloxing, 2013
- Piloxing Barre, 2015
Skills
Business ownership with full responsibility for revenue and growth, Client acquisition through referrals, community presence, and word-of-mouth, Consultative, needs-based selling (assess → recommend → retain), Long-term relationship building and client loyalty, Branding, marketing, and day-to-day operations, Motivational coaching, accountability, and empowerment, Owner & sole Pilates instructor, Private, semi-private, and group instruction, Injury-aware and post-rehab programming, including breast cancer recovery, Balanced Body reformer, EXO chair, Springboard, TRX, ballet bar, Classical and athletic-style Pilates training
Timeline
Owner / Master Pilates Instructor
Kimberly's Fit Playground
01.2021 - Current
Instructor
Club Pilates
01.2020 - 01.2021
Professional Fundraiser / Outside Sales Representative
Leer Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2020
Fitness Coordinator
Private Fitness Studio
01.2011 - 01.2019
Outside Sales Representative
Advo (Valassis)
01.1992 - 01.1994
Outside Sales Account Executive
AT&T;
01.1989 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Clemson University