Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Leighland Koonce

Poway,CA

Summary

Inspiring Personal Trainer with comprehensive experience preparing and delivering fitness programs based on clients' goals. Friendly and motivational to set positive energy and tone. Skillful in creating actionable fitness plans for clients at all levels.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrated safe and proper exercise techniques to clients.
  • Created personal training experiences for clients.
  • Studied multiple programs to provide health education, wellness and fitness program development to clients.
  • Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching activities.
  • Built and established relationships with members and guests to help in pursuit of fitness goals.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
  • Arranged motivational exercise programs to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Measured client overall fitness by completing comprehensive evaluations and physician clearances.
  • Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
  • Built and continually expanded knowledge and expertise on latest fitness trends and programs and kept class content fresh and interesting.

Coach's Assistant

ACE
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
  • Aided in developing athletes at varying levels from beginner to elite.
  • Created and utilized training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
  • Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
  • Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
  • Worked with boosters, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.

Server

Tio Leo's
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about offered items and make suitable recommendations.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Physical Conditioning
  • Exercise Program Design

Certification

  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Timeline

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current

Coach's Assistant

ACE
01.2020 - 01.2022

Server

Tio Leo's
01.2018 - 01.2020

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Palomar College
Leighland Koonce