Kiona Wright
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer
Genesis Health Clubs
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Educated club members about relationship between nutrition and fitness.
- Achieved improvements for clients by designing optimal wellness plans and organizing schedules to promote consistency.
- Built customer loyalty by smoothly executing training initiatives.
- Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
- Maintained cleanliness of group fitness room, mirrors, floor and fitness equipment.
- Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
- Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and proper clothing.
- Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Taught participants to maximize exertion and results with exercise routines.
- Promoted total wellbeing by encouraging students to improve nutrition, weight control and lifestyle.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
Front Desk Receptionist
Genesis Health Clubs
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Personal Assistant
Wright Home Restoration
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Sourced and ordered office equipment and supplies.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
Sales Associate Manager
Target Logistics
11.2016 - 05.2020
- Trained personnel on policies, procedures and communications for in-person and telephone etiquette.
- Collaborated with sales leadership to drive prospecting and enhance engagement through sales promotions.
- Led staff meetings to discuss customer service and sales goals, operational problems or procedural changes.
- Conducted performance reviews, handle employee matters relating to job performance, grievances, promotions, transfers and terminations.
Education
04.2022
High School Diploma -
05.2008
Skills
- Human Anatomy Expertise
- Youth Athletic Training
- Current Fitness Trends Knowledge
- First Aid
- Strength and Conditioning
- Health and Wellness
- Breathing Techniques
- Health and Wellness Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Referral Management
- Quality Assurance
- Teaching Exercises
- Detailed Instruction
- Strength and Agility Training
- Fitness-Level Accommodations
- Client Screening
- Staff Meetings
- Class Encouragement
- CPR Certified
- Flexibility Exercises
- Class Instruction
- Class Promotion
- Treadmill Testing
- Tracking Client Progress
- Fitness Class Development
- Goals and Performance
- Teach Classes
- Relationship and Community Building
- Punctual and Dependable
Websites
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist - Genesis Health Clubs
08.2020 - 06.2021
Personal Assistant - Wright Home Restoration
05.2020 - 06.2020
Sales Associate Manager - Target Logistics
11.2016 - 05.2020
Personal Trainer - Genesis Health Clubs
National Academy of Sports Medicine - ,
Carlisle High School - High School Diploma,
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