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Mark John Deniega

Chicago,IL

Summary

Second-year kinesiology undergraduate student on the pre-physical therapy track at the University of Illinois, Chicago, with experience promoting physical and psychological benefits for athletes within powerlifting. Well-versed in developing successful coaching plans and monitoring and evaluating athletes' progress. Brings skills to support team and client needs with fast, high-quality assistance and displays proficiency in good relationship-building and time-management abilities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Powerlifting Coach

Bushido Training
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
  • Handle and coach clients during powerlifting meets.
  • Created individualized plans and monitored athletes' progress toward set objectives daily.
  • Analyze client data and video submissions to identify areas of improvement for individuals regarding technique.

Assistant Powerlifting Coach

Niles West High School
Skokie, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Created individualized plans and monitored the progress of athletes towards set objectives.
  • Mentored team members to build confidence and foster a supportive environment.
  • Instructed members on proper techniques for exercises

Internship Student

Bushido Training
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Learned exercise program design and specificity of exercise selection for clientele
  • Instructed on how to develop strong coach-athlete relationships with clients as well as how to promote coaching business
  • Taught proper technique and instruction for competition lifts as well as what to observe and critique when going through client performance

Rehabilitation Aide

Athletico
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
  • Performed range of motion exercises with patients to increase their flexibility and strength.
  • Processed billing documents and daily reports to support administrative procedures.

Internship Student

UIC Athletic Center
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
  • Observe and converse with athletic trainers within the training center to learn more about the field.
  • Weekly journal entries based on fieldwork objectives that summarized what was observed with details on what was conducted and why.
  • Weekly meetings with the fieldwork coordinator and head professor to discuss current progress within the internship.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2027

Certified Personal Trainer (Level 1)

World Instructor Training School
Chicago
09-2024

CPR Certification

American Heart Association
Chicago, IL
07-2024

High School Diploma -

Niles West Township Highschool
Skokie
05.2023

Skills

  • Leadership
  • File Management
  • Scheduling
  • Strength coaching
  • Exercise program design
  • Client Engagement

Affiliations

  • Shadowing Outperforming Physical Therapy (Libertyville, IL) - 06/2024
  • Shadowing Unbroken Rehab (Avondale, IL) - 07/2024

Timeline

Powerlifting Coach

Bushido Training
09.2024 - Current

Internship Student

UIC Athletic Center
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Powerlifting Coach

Niles West High School
08.2024 - Current

Internship Student

Bushido Training
05.2024 - 08.2024

Rehabilitation Aide

Athletico
02.2024 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Illinois At Chicago

High School Diploma -

Niles West Township Highschool

Certified Personal Trainer (Level 1)

World Instructor Training School

CPR Certification

American Heart Association
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