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Lance Taylor

Coleman

Summary

Highly motivated former Mixed Martial Arts Fighter and Instructor successful at maintaining physical and mental fitness as well as team building and inspiring others. Seasoned competitor with over a decade of experience in combat sports. Seeking to transfer discipline, work ethic, and leadership skills into a demanding new career in public service as an EMT.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Mixed Martial Artist

American Kickboxing Academy
04.2014 - Current
  • Over a decade in combat sports, as a fighter, trainer, and coach. My last fight was for Bellator, the second most competitive MMA organization in the world. I am a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, yellow belt in Judo, a certified Muay Thai Kickboxing and Jeet Kune Do instructor, and a decorated amateur boxer.

Master Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA Inc.
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • More than ten years of personal training and coaching experience with strong communication skills and a broad range of knowledge in health & fitness. Responsibilities included personal and group training along with client acquisition. NASM and TRX certified.

Head MMA Coach

South Austin Gym
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Created and implemented a new mixed martial arts program. Responsibilities included personal and group training for children and adults, staffing, client acquisition, administration, program design and oversight.

Fitness Manager

Tapout Fitness
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided a wide variety of martial arts, personal, and group fitness training. Assisted in handling all aspects of gym operations, marketing, and sales. Started and successfully developed a mixed martial arts program in this gym for the first time; leading to a substantial increase in membership and revenue.

Coach

Lake Travis Jiu-Jitsu Club
05.2014 - 03.2017
  • Developed, started, and oversaw striking program in a grappling based facility. Handled marketing, sales, and served as primary coach and manager. Served as Coach and Captain of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition team. Increased membership to the point where we had to get a much larger facility in order to handle the number of students that I brought in and successfully retained.

Education

Vocational Certification - EMT Basic

RC Health Services
Pearland, TX
07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Health Promotion

University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
01.2014

Certified Personal Trainer - undefined

National Academy Of Sports Medicine
06.2009

High School Diploma - undefined

Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto, CA
06.2008

Skills

  • Team Player
  • Athletic
  • Highly Motivated
  • Disciplined
  • Self Starter
  • Honest
  • Strong Communication
  • Quick Study

Timeline

Master Trainer

24 Hour Fitness USA Inc.
11.2019 - 04.2020

Head MMA Coach

South Austin Gym
12.2018 - 08.2019

Fitness Manager

Tapout Fitness
07.2018 - 12.2018

Coach

Lake Travis Jiu-Jitsu Club
05.2014 - 03.2017

Mixed Martial Artist

American Kickboxing Academy
04.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Health Promotion

University Of Texas At Austin

Certified Personal Trainer - undefined

National Academy Of Sports Medicine

High School Diploma - undefined

Palo Alto High School

Vocational Certification - EMT Basic

RC Health Services