Lauren Hoffman

I work as a Lead Trainer at Optimize located in Blaine, MN. My responsibilities include being in charge of running strength and conditioning or softball classes to aid players growth and development. This looks like, following and instructing youth athletes, anywhere from one to twenty people, through set workout plans. Outside of this, I help my employer with administrative duties, such as documenting class attendance for financial compensation or facility upkeep. This job requires abilities in customer service, administration, and organization skills.

• Educate athletes on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts
• Coordinate with strength and conditioning staff to develop integrate fitness programs tailored to each sport's specific needs.
• Motivate athletes to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
• Develop rapport with athletes through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
• Collaborate with staff for optimal conditioning, resulting in improved overall performance.
• Boost team morale and unity through effective communication and motivational strategies.

I worked with up to thirteen adolescent teen girls as a Head Softball Coach. I managed weekly practices, scrimmages, and games. I was also in charge of of administrative duties, such as equipment, apparel dispersal, or communicative efforts with athletes. I was responsible for being a positive role model and mentor to these young women whilst teaching with a positive growth mindset. This is where I learned the value of taking initiative and leadership.

• Developed athletes' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
• Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
• Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
• Managed equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
• Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
• Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
• Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.

I was a Grounds Crew Member for Centennial Lakes Little League for a year. I maintained fields which consisted of dragging, raking, and chalking the fields for new games. Setting up mounds, bases, and scoreboards were also in my responsibilities. When I wasn’t doing that I helped in the concession stand, loaded stock items, emptied the garbage around the park. To maximize efficiency, being organized and the ability to multitask helped immensely.

• Demonstrated flexibility in daily responsibilities by adapting to changing weather conditions or emergent project needs.
• Maintained equipment in optimal condition by performing regular cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Provided excellent customer service to patrons by addressing inquiries related to groundskeeping work or concessions stand.
• Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
• Promoted teamwork among crew members through clear communication and cooperation during project execution.

I worked as a Private Nanny for a summer. My responsibilities included watching the children for six hours everyday for three months. This looked like managing daily routines, providing activities, household tasks, safe transportation, and caring for their overall wellbeing. This taught me the value of responsibility and a love of working with people.

• Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
• Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
• Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
• Assisted with homework, school projects, and extracurricular activities.
• Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
• Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.