Lisa Bjornstad
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced personal trainer dedicated to helping clients of all ages achieve their personal health and fitness goals. Skilled in creating supportive and engaging workout programs that promote client retention and satisfaction through consistency and individualized training.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cheesemonger
Stamper Cheese Company
06.2022 - Current
- Responsible for selling cheese at farmer's market averaging $3000- $4000 in sales during market hours.
- Provided exceptional customer service by by providing personalized cheese recommendations within a timely fashion.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
Teaching Assistant
School of the Art Institute Chicago
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback during critiques.
Work Study
Kansas City Art Institute
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Foundry Assistant and Personal Assistant to the Sculpture Department Chair.
- Managed out of state field trip involving 80 students and faculty from all departments on campus.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Coach
UFC Gym
06.2014 - 07.2017
- Designed and implemented personalized program design.
- Lead boxing/kickboxing group classes as well as high intensity circuit training classes.
- Developed lasting relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Consistently exceeded personal training and supplemental sales goals averaging $10,000 monthly in highly competitive corporate gym setting
Crossfit Level 1 Coach
CrossFit South Yarra
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Lead CrossFit classes, small group classes, one on one coaching.
- Increased athlete's skills development through individualized training plans based on each individual strengths and weaknesses.
Crossfit Level 1 Coach
CrossFit Sandringham
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Developed and supervised an intern program for newly qualified CrossFit Level 1 coaches
- Lead group classes, small groups, personal training as well as onboarding sessions for new members
Boxing Coach
Fightfit
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Designed and implemented personalized exercise programming for individual clients
- Lead group boxing classes and high intensity strength and conditioning classes
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting coaching style and techniques when working with athletes of varying skill levels, ensuring an inclusive training environment.
Kickboxing Coach
Impact gym
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Personalized one on one training, group instruction boxing and Thai boxing at exclusive kickboxing gym
- Cultivated a supportive community of kickboxing enthusiasts through organizing special events and social gatherings.
Trainer
Bally Total Fitness
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Personalized one on one training
- Developed kickboxing/ boxing curriculum for corporate gym setting
Instructor
Inosanto Academy
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Teaching mixed martial arts and Thai boxing classes
- Coaching assistant for Erik Paulson's Combat Submission Wrestling program
Education
Certified Personal Trainer - Personal Training
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Gilbert, AZ03-2025
No Degree - Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
Training Concepts, Inc.
South Holland, IL07-2023
Master of Arts - Sculpture
School of The Art Institute Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO06-2020
Club Weightlifting / Sports Power Coach -
Australian Weightlifting Federation
Melbourne, Australia01.2012
Certificate III & IV - Personal Trainer
Fitnation
Brighton, Australia01.2010
Certified Massage Therapist -
Institute of Psycho- Structural Balancing
Culver City, CA01.2007
Skills
- Strength training
- High-intensity interval training
- Group and individual instruction
- Boxing and kickboxing
- Reliability
- Interpersonal communication
Accomplishments
- 2010 State Of Origins, Mildura, VIC, Team 11th place
- 2010/2011 Schwartz's Challenge Competitor, Melbourne CrossFit, VIC, 7th place/ 10th place
- 1999-2000 Women's World Middleweight IFC Champion MMA, Los Angeles, CA
Timeline
Cheesemonger
Stamper Cheese Company
06.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
School of the Art Institute Chicago
09.2020 - 05.2022
Work Study
Kansas City Art Institute
08.2017 - 03.2020
Coach
UFC Gym
06.2014 - 07.2017
Crossfit Level 1 Coach
CrossFit South Yarra
06.2012 - 07.2014
Crossfit Level 1 Coach
CrossFit Sandringham
01.2010 - 01.2013
Boxing Coach
Fightfit
01.2009 - 01.2010
Trainer
Bally Total Fitness
01.2004 - 01.2006
Kickboxing Coach
Impact gym
01.2002 - 01.2009
Instructor
Inosanto Academy
01.1998 - 01.2002
Certified Personal Trainer - Personal Training
National Academy of Sports Medicine
No Degree - Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED
Training Concepts, Inc.
Master of Arts - Sculpture
School of The Art Institute Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
Kansas City Art Institute
Club Weightlifting / Sports Power Coach -
Australian Weightlifting Federation
Certificate III & IV - Personal Trainer
Fitnation
Certified Massage Therapist -
Institute of Psycho- Structural Balancing
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