Leonard Patterson
Port Barrington,IL
Summary
Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes.
Reliable security and management professional. Skilled in applying analytical and evaluative methods to resolve complex issues. Accustomed to working in hazardous conditions and high stress environments while paying close attention to details and focusing on the task at hand. Flexible and determined to succeed. Astute Sheriff's Deputy with 9+ years of patrol experience. Skilled in maintaining community safety through the expedient resolution of domestic and public disturbances. Excellent communicator with an aptitude for defusing high-pressure situations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Courier
FedEx
Waukegan, IL
09.2020 - Current
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management and peers.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding shipments and provided updates on package arrival.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Midtown Athletic Club
Palatine, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Built customer loyalty by smoothly executing training initiatives.
- 25% month over month increase in group class registration.
- Educated club members about relationship between nutrition and fitness.
Group Fitness Instructor
F45
Buffalo Grove, IL
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored client progress in group settings and ensured safety through proper technique
- Increased client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
Personal Trainer
LA Fitness
Lake Zurich, IL
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability
- Curbed learning time by effectively developing customer rapport and training clients
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
Shop Assistant
Peerless Fence Group
Round Lake, IL
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
Personal Trainer
Self Employed
01.2019 - 05.2019
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Deputy Sheriff
Lake County Illinois Sheriff's Office
, Illinois
12.2008 - 03.2018
- 9+ years of experience in law enforcement with additional specialized training in tactical response.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Handled investigations in an independent manner, including canvassing areas and following leads.
- Assisted other deputies on calls such as domestic assaults, traffic stops and warrant checks.
- Pursued additional training opportunities for emergency response, weapons, defensive tactics, non-lethal response options and special teams.
- Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel.
Fire Controlman
United States Navy
04.1999 - 11.2008
- Maintained, operated, and repaired key combat equipment such as MK 99 Fire Control System, Operational Readiness Test System(ORTS) and 400Hz Air Cooled Solid State Frequency Converter.
- Tested various types of electronics equipment using oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and frequency counters and other laboratory instruments.
- Supported the decision-making of the Tactical Action Officer(TAO) by making weapon direction systems employment recommendations.
- Supervised and worked alongside 6 team members in the completion of daily maintenance, resulting in over 1000 checks annually.
- While working as an instructor at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, I instructed and certified over 80,000 recruits on basic military instruction in a 3 year period.
Education
Certified Personal Trainer -
National Academy of Sports Medicine(NASM)
Port Barrington, IL2019
FBI SWAT Certification - undefined
FBI Basic Special Weapons And Tactics
North Chicago, IL2010
POST Certification - undefined
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy
Glen Ellyn, IL2008
Petty Officer First Class Leadership - undefined
US Navy Leadership School
Great Lakes, IL2008
Fire Controlman "A" School - Advanced Electronics
Advanced Electronics Computer Field
Great Lakes, IL2000
Skills
- Fitness instruction
- Knowledge of human anatomy
- Exercise program design
- Group Instruction
- Strength training technique
- Performance testing
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive and reparative maintenance
- Advanced critical thinking
- Emergency response
- CPR and Child CPR Training (2021)
- Law enforcement
- Electronic equipment calibration
- Equipment Safety Feature Design
- Electronic casualty control
- Systems integration/Information architecture
Additional Information
- Awards/Achievements: Deputy of the Month Award, May 2011(saved a drowning victim's life), Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation.
Timeline
Courier
FedEx
09.2020 - Current
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Midtown Athletic Club
01.2020 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
F45
09.2019 - 06.2021
Personal Trainer
LA Fitness
08.2019 - 12.2019
Shop Assistant
Peerless Fence Group
05.2019 - 08.2019
Personal Trainer
Self Employed
01.2019 - 05.2019
Deputy Sheriff
Lake County Illinois Sheriff's Office
12.2008 - 03.2018
Fire Controlman
United States Navy
04.1999 - 11.2008
Certified Personal Trainer -
National Academy of Sports Medicine(NASM)
FBI SWAT Certification - undefined
FBI Basic Special Weapons And Tactics
POST Certification - undefined
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy
Petty Officer First Class Leadership - undefined
US Navy Leadership School
Fire Controlman "A" School - Advanced Electronics
Advanced Electronics Computer Field