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Lara Heath

Chapin,SC

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner and Operator

Lake Strong Fitness, LLC
Chapin, SC
03.2018 - Current
  • Develop personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs.
  • Explain principles of nutrition including basic dietary guidelines to help optimize results.
  • Maintain records of client's performance data such as weight loss, muscle gain.
  • Educate clients about the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating habits.
  • Assist clients in setting realistic short-term and long-term goals.
  • Encourage clients to take part in activities outside the gym to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
  • Create nutritional plans that support overall health goals of clients.
  • Researched new training methods, trends, and equipment to stay up-to-date on industry standards.
  • Provide instruction in stretching techniques to improve flexibility and reduce risk of injury.
  • Provide instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
  • Perform administrative duties such as billing customers or ordering supplies as needed.
  • Conduct assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.

Owner And CrossFit Coach

Crossfit Bomb Island
Chapin
09.2013 - Current
  • Responsible for all of the hiring of employees and making sure they have all of the necessary certifications
  • Scheduling of all employees
  • Accounting duties for employees
  • Coaching classes; 25 classes per week
  • Cleaning the facility daily and deep cleaning weekly
  • Planning events and parties for our 80+ members
  • Marketing for our gym in person and on social media
  • Planning and implementing policies and procedures
  • Responding to all membership inquiries
  • Holding new member classes and orientations.

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Gold's Gym
Irmo
01.2000 - 04.2012
  • Scheduled and conducted fitness orientation appointments with new members
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for all members
  • Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits
  • Successfully sold personal training packages
  • Designed customized client programs to meet individual fitness needs
  • Ensured all gym equipment was in optimal operating condition and instructed clients on proper use
  • Recruited an average of 8 new participants each month
  • Taught a variety of group exercise classes, including Boot Camp Les MIlls Body Pump and Pilates
  • Conducted fitness orientation programs for new members
  • Monitored proper execution and form of all clients and gently adjusted their positions
  • Consistently met daily group fitness class attendance goal 50 participants.

Business Analyst

InSpire Insurance Solutions
Columba
02.1996 - 07.1999
  • Implemented client training (business and technical) and supervised software integration on client's website
  • Managed testing cycles, including test plan creation, development of scripts and co-ordination of user acceptance testing
  • Implemented user acceptance testing with a focus on documenting defects and executing test cases
  • Recommended operational improvements based on tracking and analysis.

Customer Service Representative

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of South Carolina
Columbia
01.1993 - 02.1996
  • Assisted customers promptly and politely, in person and via telephone
  • Learned, referenced and applied product knowledge information
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by maintaining extensive knowledge of products and services and creating a welcoming environment
  • Resourcefully responded to customer requests for products, services and information
  • Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly
  • Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology

University Of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
01.1992

Skills

  • Marketing tactics
  • Relationship Building
  • Exercise program design
  • Operations Management
  • Client Coaching
  • Nutrition and weight loss management
  • Goal setting and planning

Timeline

Owner and Operator

Lake Strong Fitness, LLC
03.2018 - Current

Owner And CrossFit Coach

Crossfit Bomb Island
09.2013 - Current

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Gold's Gym
01.2000 - 04.2012

Business Analyst

InSpire Insurance Solutions
02.1996 - 07.1999

Customer Service Representative

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of South Carolina
01.1993 - 02.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology

University Of South Carolina - Columbia
Lara Heath