Lydia Bendele
Toledo
Summary
Exercise science graduate and ACE-certified personal trainer with 3+ years of experience in fitness programming, client coaching, and group instruction. Skilled in assessment administration, safe exercise progression, and inclusive training practices. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a strong interest in rehabilitation-focused fitness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Specialist
University of Toledo Recreational Services
Toledo
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring of fitness instructors, personal trainers, and interns, ensuring high-quality programming and consistent service standards.
- Provided education and guidance to personal trainers regarding client fitness limitations, safe exercise progressions, and appropriate modifications.
- Assigned clients to appropriate personal trainers based on goals, experience level, and trainer expertise; contributed to building the semester fitness class schedule.
- Collaborated with campus marketing and promotional services to support outreach, event visibility, and engagement across the university community.
Server
Roosters
Sylvania
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered attentive, efficient service in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple tables while maintaining accuracy and a positive guest experience.
- Communicated with kitchen staff and teammates to ensure timely food delivery, enhancing overall guest satisfaction.
- Handled payments, resolved concerns, and built rapport with guests to encourage repeat visits.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace and adhered to safety and sanitation standards, contributing to a safe dining environment.
Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Leader
University of Toledo Recreational Services
Toledo
10.2022 - Current
- Taught high‑energy group classes with clear instruction, proper technique cues, and inclusive modifications for participants with varying needs.
- Designed and led individualized and group fitness programs, enhancing client engagement and catering to diverse goals and experience levels.
- Conducted fitness assessments, monitored client progress, and adjusted programming to ensure safe, effective exercise progression.
- Built strong rapport with clients and class participants, fostering a motivating and inclusive atmosphere that encouraged participation and progress.
- Collaborated with wellness staff to maintain safety standards, ensure physician clearance when needed, and uphold a positive, community‑focused fitness culture.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio12-2027
Bachelors of Exercise Science -
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio05-2025
Highschool Diploma -
Hayes Highschool
Delaware, Ohio05-2022
Certificate of Completion - Exercise Science
Delaware Area Career Center
Delaware, Ohio05-2022
Skills
- Program development
- Fitness programming
- Client engagement
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
Certification
- Personal training - ACE Certified
- Group fitness - ACE Certified
- CPR and AED Certified - American Heart Association Certified and Red Cross Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Camp Counselor, Delaware YMCA, 2016-2021
- Exercise Science Camp Leader, Delaware Area Career Center, 2021-2022
- Workout Leader, Hayes Highschool, 2019-2022
- Farm Hand, Fulton Creek Dairy Farm, 2018-2022
Timeline
Student Specialist
University of Toledo Recreational Services
04.2024 - Current
Server
Roosters
09.2023 - Current
Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Leader
University of Toledo Recreational Services
10.2022 - Current
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
University of Toledo
Bachelors of Exercise Science -
University of Toledo
Highschool Diploma -
Hayes Highschool
Certificate of Completion - Exercise Science
Delaware Area Career Center