Kimron Boucher
Queens Village,NY
Summary
Veteran Karate Instructor with 11 years of experience designing and leading martial arts instruction classes. I met and recruited students, prepared curricula, led guided group training sessions, provided individual instruction and handled basic studio administrative duties. I am a passionate and focused practitioner dedicated to guiding students in self-improvement and martial arts mastery. I am an enthusiastic 27 year old who is hard-working and very dedicated to completing tasks well. Once I am presented with a task, I work at it and see it through to the end. I am always punctual and dependable. I am good at working with and communicating with people, a skill that I have developed from my experiences and interactions at work.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Karate Instructor
EGN International Karate & Fitness Center
Garden City , NY
2020.02 - 2023.09
- Developed and taught karate classes for all levels of students, from beginners to advanced.
- Competition centered instruction
- Introduced techniques geared toward competing to improve speed, agility and endurance.
- Instructed students on self-defense techniques in a safe environment.
- Taught children ages 3-17
- Assessed student skill level and modified instruction accordingly.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated physical conditioning exercises with martial arts drills.
- Ensured all participants adhered to rules governing competitions or tournaments.
Head Karate Instructor
Beacon 194 YMCA
Whitestone , NY
2019.01 - 2020.06
- Encouraged positive attitude and motivation among students during class activities.
- Focused on creating a positive and enriching learning experience for children in an after-school program.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and achievements.
- Instructed students on self-defense techniques in a safe environment.
- Established a supportive atmosphere for enhancing self-confidence
- Advised parents on appropriate ways to support their children's development in martial arts, as well as outside the dojo.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling classes, ordering equipment, and processing payments.
- Facilitated team building exercises designed to increase camaraderie between students.
- Established clear expectations regarding discipline, respect, and courtesy among students.
Assistant Karate Instructor
Budokai Karate Dojo
Floral Park , NY
2013.06 - 2019.01
- Demonstrated proper technique for kicks, punches, blocks, and stances in individual or group lessons.
- Assisted head karate instructor in teaching basic and advanced martial arts skills to students of all ages.
- Developed new techniques
- Created lesson plans based on the level of each student's proficiency in karate.
- Instructed classes in self-defense tactics such as blocking, striking, grappling.
- Conducted warm-up exercises prior to every class session.
- Provided guidance to beginner students as they progressed through their training program.
- Developed drills designed to improve flexibility, balance, strength and endurance levels of participants.
- Assessed participants' progress, corrected problems and advised on better methods.
- Designed academically rigorous lessons, rubrics and assessments, monitored students' progress toward higher ranks, tested students periodically and issued new belts in affirming ceremonies.
Retail Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions
Long Island , NY
2024.02 - Current
- Organized product displays in accordance with corporate guidelines.
- Collaborated with store management to ensure effective implementation of promotional activities.
- Rotated products from stockroom out to department sales floor according to seasonal plans, promotional schedules and style rotation plan.
- Communicated and coordinated execution of planograms with store management.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Created visual displays to showcase products in interactive and engaging way.
- Displayed products to drive sales, using knowledge of consumer and market trends.
- Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
Retail Inventory Associate
Staples
Hicksville , NY
2022.03 - 2023.12
- Conducted physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy of stock levels.
- Assisted with unloading and stocking merchandise shipments.
- Monitored store shelves for out-of-stock items and restocked as needed.
- Performed cycle counts on a regular basis to verify inventory accuracy.
- Organized backroom storage areas to optimize space utilization.
- Tracked returns of defective merchandise by documenting item serial numbers, quantities.
- Ensured proper labeling of all inventory items prior to stocking them on store shelves.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Resolved problems for customers, warehouses and carriers.
Opening Manager
Crunch Fitness
Bellmore , NY
2022.04 - 2022.12
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers and vendors.
- Monitored the daily operations of the store, including sales, employees, customer service, and stocking.
- Supervised cash register transactions to minimize errors or theft.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policy.
- Handled incoming calls from customers regarding product inquiries or orders.
- Opened facility daily and prepared areas for service.
- Counted cash drawer before opening store doors to determine if currency and coin should be added.
- Handled customer service issues and rectified employee problems.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYSkills
- Team Building Exercises
- Strong leadership abilities
- CPR AED certified
- Physical Assessment
- Black Belt
- Injury Prevention
- Skill Development
- Recreation program leadership
- Client Coaching
- Performance Assessments
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Written Communication
- Refereeing Sports and Games
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Reliable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Goal setting and planning
- Customer Service
- Material Handling
- Inventory Control
- Order Fulfillment
- Stocking and Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- Attention to Detail
- Self starter
- Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Social Media Presence
- Physical Stamina
Accomplishments
- Third degree black belt
Certification
- CPR AED certified
Timeline
Retail Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions
2024.02 - Current
Opening Manager
Crunch Fitness
2022.04 - 2022.12
Retail Inventory Associate
Staples
2022.03 - 2023.12
Karate Instructor
EGN International Karate & Fitness Center
2020.02 - 2023.09
Head Karate Instructor
Beacon 194 YMCA
2019.01 - 2020.06
Assistant Karate Instructor
Budokai Karate Dojo
2013.06 - 2019.01
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Adelphi University
- CPR AED certified
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