Melissa Darovic
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Passionate group fitness instructor with a background in designing and leading fitness classes for diverse groups of participants. Demonstrates strong knowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology, and injury prevention. Strengths include motivating individuals to achieve fitness goals while ensuring safety, and adherence to proper form and technique. Notable impact is made by cultivating positive group dynamics and fostering community among class participants. Motivated and dedicated personal trainer experienced in planning, developing, and implementing individual and group fitness programs. Recognized top performer for client-based growth and increased class participation. Eager to apply expertise in fitness, health and wellness to provide customized plans that will impact client outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
The Edge Fitness Clubs
Orland Hills, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
- Maintained records of client's performance data such as weight loss, muscle gain.
- Researched new training methods, trends, and equipment to stay up-to-date on industry standards.
- Demonstrated safe and proper exercise techniques to clients.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Designed personalized fitness programs for diverse client needs.
- Led group training sessions to foster community engagement.
- Assessed client fitness levels and provided ongoing evaluations.
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed nutrition plans to complement fitness regimens.
- Motivated clients through positive reinforcement and support strategies.
- Collaborated with staff to enhance overall club member experience.
- Scheduled appointments with clients and communicated effectively with them via phone or email.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
Group Fitness Instructor
Edge Fitness Club
Orland Hills, IL
12.2021 - Current
- Lead members in a group environment through safe and effective fitness classes.
- Is responsible for providing group exercise, fitness instruction, and supervision in a variety of formats.
- Adept at instructing multiple fitness levels, and ensuring the safety of all patrons in the class.
- Serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness, only pertaining to their scope of practice.
- Ensures that the safety of the members is not compromised.
- Creates a welcoming, encouraging, and positive environment that leads to high retention.
Group Fitness Instructor
Challenge Fitness
Lockport, IL
10.2014 - 04.2022
- Lead members, in a group environment, though safe and effective fitness classes.
- Is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats.
- Must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class.
- The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness only pertaining to their scope of practice.
- Ensures that the safety of the members is not compromised.
- A group fitness instructor will act as a role model and resource for all patrons and staff.
- Creating a positive, welcoming & encouraging environment.
Group Fitness Instructor
Tone It Studio
Palos Heights, IL
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Lead members, in a group environment, though safe and effective fitness classes.
- Is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats.
- Must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class.
- The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness only pertaining to their scope of practice.
- Ensures that the safety of the members is not compromised.
- A group fitness instructor will act as a role model and resource for all patrons and staff.
- Creating a positive, welcoming & encouraging environment.
Group Fitness Instructor
Revival Air Barre
Palos Heights, IL
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Lead members, in a group environment, though safe and effective fitness classes.
- Is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats.
- Must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class.
- The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness only pertaining to their scope of practice.
- Ensures that the safety of the members is not compromised.
- A group fitness instructor will act as a role model and resource for all patrons and staff.
- Creating a positive, welcoming & encouraging environment.
Group Fitness Instructor
Hart Yoga
Frankfort, IL
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Lead members, in a group environment, though safe and effective fitness classes.
- Is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats.
- Must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class.
- The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness only pertaining to their scope of practice.
- Ensures that the safety of the members is not compromised.
- A group fitness instructor will act as a role model and resource for all patrons and staff.
- Creating a positive, welcoming & encouraging environment.
Group Fitness Instructor
ReClaim Fitness
New Lenox, IL
10.2014 - 09.2020
- Lead members, in a group environment, though safe and effective fitness classes.
- Is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats.
- Must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class.
- The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness only pertaining to their scope of practice.
- Ensures that the safety of the members is not compromised.
- A group fitness instructor will act as a role model and resource for all patrons and staff.
- Creating a positive, welcoming & encouraging environment.
Flight Attendant
SkyWest Airlines
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - 01.2020
- The primary role of every flight attendant is to ensure the safety of our passengers, as well as providing the best possible customer experience, while onboard aircraft.
- A flight attendant's responsibilities include caring for our passengers, along with customer service duties such as serving meals and drinks.
- Communicate and work together as a team with the rest of the crew members for the safety & wellbeing of the passengers.
Group Fitness Instructor
Inwood
Joliet, IL
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Lead members, in a group environment, though safe and effective fitness classes.
- Is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats.
- Must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class.
- The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness only pertaining to their scope of practice.
- Ensures that the safety of the members is not compromised.
- A group fitness instructor will act as a role model and resource for all patrons and staff.
- Creating a positive, welcoming & encouraging environment.
Group Fitness Instructor
Elixir
New Lenox, IL
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Lead members, in a group environment, though safe and effective fitness classes.
- Is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats.
- Must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class.
- The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness only pertaining to their scope of practice.
- Ensures that the safety of the members is not compromised.
- A group fitness instructor will act as a role model and resource for all patrons and staff.
- Creating a positive, welcoming & encouraging environment.
Group Fitness Instructor
RecPlex
Pleasant Prairie, WI
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Lead members, in a group environment, though safe and effective fitness classes.
- Is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats.
- Must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class.
- The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness only pertaining to their scope of practice.
- Ensures that the safety of the members is not compromised.
- A group fitness instructor will act as a role model and resource for all patrons and staff.
- Creating a positive, welcoming & encouraging environment.
Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA NE Branch
Loves Park, IL
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Lead members, in a group environment, though safe and effective fitness classes.
- Is responsible for providing group exercise fitness instruction and supervision in variety of formats.
- Must be able to instruct multiple fitness levels and ensure the safety of all patrons in the class.
- The instructor will serve as a resource to educate members on various aspects of fitness and wellness only pertaining to their scope of practice.
- Ensures that the safety of the members is not compromised.
- A group fitness instructor will act as a role model and resource for all patrons and staff.
- Creating a positive, welcoming & encouraging environment.
Education
Some college - Health Science
Spoon River College
Macomb, IL05.2001
Some college - Health Science
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2000
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Event planning
- Instructional design
- Positive environment creation
- Anatomy expertise
- Group fitness &b personal training
- Physiology expertise
- Program design and development
- MINDBODY, Data Track, and Trainerize proficiency
- Yoga instruction
- Work ethic
- Organizational skills
- Marketing strategies
Certification
NASM Personal Trainer
AFAA Group Exercise
LesMills BodyPump
LesMills Strength Development
LesMills Functional Strength
LesMills Pilates
LesMills Shapes (certification coming in February)
Yoga 200 hr
Yoga Fit
SCW Barre
SOULfusion
SoulStrength
BarreFusion
CPR - AED - First Aid
AFAA Group Exercise
LesMills BodyPump
LesMills Strength Development
LesMills Functional Strength
LesMills Pilates
LesMills Shapes (certification coming in February)
Yoga 200 hr
Yoga Fit
SCW Barre
SOULfusion
SoulStrength
BarreFusion
CPR - AED - First Aid
Websites
Timeline
Personal Trainer
The Edge Fitness Clubs
08.2024 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
Edge Fitness Club
12.2021 - Current
Group Fitness Instructor
Tone It Studio
03.2021 - 06.2021
Group Fitness Instructor
Hart Yoga
09.2020 - 03.2021
Group Fitness Instructor
Revival Air Barre
06.2019 - 06.2021
Flight Attendant
SkyWest Airlines
06.2016 - 01.2020
Group Fitness Instructor
Inwood
05.2015 - 05.2016
Group Fitness Instructor
Challenge Fitness
10.2014 - 04.2022
Group Fitness Instructor
ReClaim Fitness
10.2014 - 09.2020
Group Fitness Instructor
Elixir
10.2013 - 10.2014
Group Fitness Instructor
RecPlex
07.2012 - 07.2013
Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA NE Branch
08.2010 - 07.2012
Some college - Health Science
Spoon River College
Some college - Health Science
Western Illinois University