Mark Hawkins
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Dynamic Personal Trainer with a proven track record over 8 years in fitness program development and motivational coaching at the USAF. Demonstrated success in evaluating client progress and cultivating strong relationships, resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction. Specialized in injury prevention and committed to empowering clients through tailored coaching strategies. Passionate about driving client success and achieving fitness goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer
Bryan University
Montgomery, AL
04.2024 - Current
- Managed United States Air Force fitness training program as Personal Trainer Leader for 8 years.
Personal Trainer
USAF
Montgomery, AL
01.2007 - 09.2016
- Educated clients about the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating habits.
- Treated minor injuries and administered first aid.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual clients to avoid strain and injury.
- Coached and encouraged participants during exercises and routines.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
- Provided instruction in stretching techniques to improve flexibility and reduce risk of injury.
- Explained principles of nutrition including basic dietary guidelines to help optimize results.
- Measured client overall fitness by completing comprehensive evaluations and physician clearances.
- Motivated clients to reach their personal best by providing positive reinforcement.
- Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
- Organized group classes for small groups or large groups depending on client's preferences.
- Prepared for classes in advance, selected and queued music beforehand and began and ended classes on time for maximum benefit to attendees.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Maintained records of client's performance data such as weight loss, muscle gain.
- Explained and demonstrated fitness and conditioning techniques and movements.
- Demonstrated proper breathing techniques and meditation exercises.
- Demonstrated various exercises with the use of free weights and machines.
- Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching activities.
- Monitored progress of clients during workouts and provided feedback and encouragement.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
Education
Certificate - Personal Trainer
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI02-2025
Skills
- Client progress evaluation
- Fitness instruction
- Strength training
- Exercise program design
- Member support
- Fitness program development
- Injury prevention techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Balance and stability training
- Core strength development
- Client engagement
- Motivational coaching
- Passion for fitness
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- Corrective exercise techniques
- Goal setting and planning
- Program design
- Client coaching
- Boot camp training
- Good nutrition promotion
- Personal training and coaching
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivational
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Bryan University
04.2024 - Current
Personal Trainer
USAF
01.2007 - 09.2016
Certificate - Personal Trainer
Bryant University
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