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
02.2020 - 09.2023
- 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
01.2019 - 06.2020
- 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
06.2013 - 01.2019
- 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
02.2024 - 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
03.2022 - 12.2023
- 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
04.2022 - 12.2022
- 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
02.2024 - Current
Opening Manager
Crunch Fitness
04.2022 - 12.2022
Retail Inventory Associate
Staples
03.2022 - 12.2023
Karate Instructor
EGN International Karate & Fitness Center
02.2020 - 09.2023
Head Karate Instructor
Beacon 194 YMCA
01.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Karate Instructor
Budokai Karate Dojo
06.2013 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Adelphi University
- CPR AED certified
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