Mary Zarate
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Fitness Instructor and gym manager accomplished in helping clients at all fitness levels achieve their health and fitness goals. Strongly believes health is a conscious lifestyle choice necessary for longevity and happiness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Facilities Manager
Ligon Industries
05.2013 - Current
- Performed regular inspections of facility and documented all inspection information in reports.
- Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs and remodeling projects.
- Supervised 4-room fitness facility and staff of 2 employees.
- Inspected grounds and facilities to identify necessary repairs.
- Managed and scheduled contract workers who completed building maintenance and upgrades.
Fitness Coach
Self-employeed
03.2003 - Current
- Modified workout plans according to fitness levels and medical considerations.
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
- Counseled participants on nutrition to help reach fitness goals.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
- Developed and implemented fitness assessment system to evaluate progress of participants.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
- Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.
- Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
- Improved class participation by developing programs to meet needs relevant to age and activity levels.
Fitness Instructor
Levite Jewish Community Center
05.1999 - Current
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
- Designed innovative fitness plans to keep clients engaged.
- Stayed current with CPR and first aid certification to provide emergency response in case of injury.
- Adapted instruction to accommodate special needs, disabilities and physical limitations.
- Provided clients with nutrition and lifestyle advice to support overall health and wellness.
- Remained current with fitness trends and techniques to provide latest and most impactful workouts for clients.
- Created individualized fitness programs to meet clients' goals, physical abilities and limitations.
- Kept accurate and updated client records to track progress and provide follow-up.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
University of South Alabam
Mobile, AL05-1995
Skills
- Fitness coaching
- Flexibility training
- Injury prevention
- Facilitating group instruction
- Exercise modification
- Strength training
- Nutritional guidance
- Exercise programming
- Client motivation
- Facilities management
- Property maintenance
- Coordinating repairs
- Maintaining equipment
Timeline
Building Facilities Manager
Ligon Industries
05.2013 - Current
Fitness Coach
Self-employeed
03.2003 - Current
Fitness Instructor
Levite Jewish Community Center
05.1999 - Current
Master of Science - Sports Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
University of South Alabam