Maria Annen
Orange Shoe Personal Fitness
Madison,WI
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated fitness professional with expertise in physical training and client wellness. Develops customized fitness plans that promote safe techniques and enhance physical performance. Fosters a supportive environment through collaboration and adaptability. Key strengths include exercise program design, strength training, and injury prevention.
Work History
Personal Trainer
3 Years 9 Months- Designed individualized and engaging small-group training programs aligned with client goals, movement assessments, and performance baselines.
- Built strong client relationships through consistent accountability, motivation, and goal reviews.
- Conducted functional fitness evaluations to identify mobility limits, imbalances, and injury risks.
- Tracked client progress, adjusted programming, and maintained accurate session documentation.
- Collaborated with staff to coordinate schedules, optimize member experience, and support retention.
Student Observer
3 Months- Maintained safe and clean facilities and equipment for patient use
- Learned patient interaction techniques from exercise physiologists for about 100 hours to learn about patient and provider interactions
- Observed cardiac rehabilitation sessions to document patient response, exercise tolerance, and staff workflows.
- Assisted clinicians with routine preparation of rehabilitation equipment and treatment areas.
- Monitored patient safety during supervised exercise activities and reported concerns promptly.
Certified Person Trainer
1 Year 2 Months- Conduct assessments and surveys to determine starting point and interest in fitness
- Conducted assessments and surveys to identify fitness starting points and interests
- Communicated exercises to ensure safe and effective workouts
- Increased client engagement by providing motivational support during exercise sessions. during sessions to keep up their confidence and determination while working out
Student Observer
1 Month- Shadowed athletic training students, supporting collaboration with football team during practices and in clinic.
- Observed application of therapeutic instruments, enhancing understanding of treatment modalities such as underwater treadmill, taping, and ice therapy.
Housekeeper, Valet Attendant
1 Year 7 Months- Maintained cleanliness of indoor and outdoor facilities to ensure guest satisfaction
- Provided friendly assistance to guests
- Handled vehicle parking and retrieval
Rental technician, cashier, office assistant
3 Years 2 Months- Communicated available rental options, rates, and terms to enhance customer satisfaction
- Adjusted rental equipment to meet customer specifications and improve usability
- Answered phones and delivered exceptional customer service to resolve inquiries quickly
- Worked during peak rental season to assist customers
Education
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology: Exercise and Movement Science
Master of Arts - Athletic Leadership
Skills
ACE Certification in Personal Training
Exercise program design
Functional movement assessment
Corrective exercises
Functional fitness training
Senior fitness programs
Fitness and wellness
First aid certification
Community building
Timeline
Student Observer
Madison East Hospital - Cardiac Rehabilitation
09.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Student Observer
UW-Madison Athletics
04.2023 - 05.2023Read More
Personal Trainer
Orange Shoe Personal Fitness
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Certified Person Trainer
UW-Madison Recreation & Wellbeing
10.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Housekeeper, Valet Attendant
Nakoma Golf Club
05.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Rental technician, cashier, office assistant
Afton Alps
11.2017 - 01.2021Read More
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelors of Science from Kinesiology: Exercise and Movement Science
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Concordia University
Master of Arts from Athletic Leadership
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