Lauren Deskins
Vansant,VA
Summary
Outgoing and motivated with a passion for fitness and health. Possesses foundational knowledge of exercise physiology and nutrition, paired with certification in personal training. Committed to helping clients achieve their fitness goals through personalized training programs and ongoing support.
Developed exceptional client relationship management and problem-solving skills in fitness environment. Demonstrates ability to create and implement tailored fitness programs for diverse needs. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills in new career path.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk
Buchanan County YMCA
10.2024 - Current
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing efficient check-in and check-out processes.
- Greeted and interacted with members to provide information, billing, and answer questions.
- Improved overall guest experience by maintaining a clean and welcoming reception area.
- Answered telephone calls to offer information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks.
NASM and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
07.2024 - Current
- Consistently received positive feedback from clients regarding workout effectiveness, communication style, and professionalism.
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, ensuring safety and injury prevention during workouts.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
- Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
- Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
Substitute Teacher
Buchanan County Public Schools
04.2024 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Owner of Designs By Lauren
Self-Employed
08.2023 - Current
- Managed social media for marketing.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Managed financial aspects of the business.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Waitress
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Grundy High School
Grundy, VA05-2023
Skills
- Document management
- Initiative-taking
- Microsoft Office
- Workflow optimization
- Relationship building
- Creativity and innovation
- Organizational development
Certification
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- American Heart Association CPR Certified
Timeline
Front Desk
Buchanan County YMCA
10.2024 - Current
NASM and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
07.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Buchanan County Public Schools
04.2024 - Current
Owner of Designs By Lauren
Self-Employed
08.2023 - Current
Waitress
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
09.2021 - 05.2023
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- American Heart Association CPR Certified
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Southwest Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Grundy High School
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