Melissa Sullivan
Tallahassee
Summary
Professional fitness trainer with strong expertise in developing personalized training programs, nutritional guidance, and client motivation. Proven track record in team collaboration, adaptability to changing client needs, and delivering measurable results. Skilled in strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, and injury prevention. Known for reliability, positive attitude, and effective communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Gym Owner
Fitness Life
03.2017 - 03.2025
- Ran day to day operations of a small town gym. Everything from cleaning, to teaching class, personal training, and gym layout.
- Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
- Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
- Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
- Enhanced online presence with well-designed websites, engaging social media content, and targeted digital advertising campaigns.
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Conducted initial consultations for potential clients, assessing their goals and providing recommendations for suitable training packages.
- Implemented diverse group fitness classes to cater to various skill levels and interests among clients, including Spin, HIIT, Balance and Strength, Sculpt 30.
- Enhanced overall client satisfaction by consistently maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming gym environment.
- Expanded gym''s service offerings into specialized areas such as health coaching, nutrition consultations and targeted fitness programs catering diverse clientele needs.
Homeschool Educator
Self-employeed
08.2003 - 05.2018
- Fostered critical thinking skills through engaging discussions and inquiry-based learning techniques.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a structured yet flexible learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, resulting in measurable improvements in student progress.
- Implemented hands-on learning activities for improved retention and engagement in subject matter.
- Supported social development through group activities such as co-op classes or community service projects within the homeschool community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
Skills
- Goal setting
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Strategic thinking
- Functional movement
- Strength training
- Progress monitoring
- Injury prevention
- Balance training
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- Circuit training
- Program design
- Nutritional guidance
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Timeline
Gym Owner
Fitness Life
03.2017 - 03.2025
Homeschool Educator
Self-employeed
08.2003 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
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