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Michael Rodriguez

Belvidere,New Jersey

Summary

Aspiring kinesiology graduate student with hands-on experience in coaching, personal training, and digital wellness education. Founder of a media production company and digital creator of content focused on exercise and behavioral change within a wellness based approach. Passionate about advancing evidence-based coaching strategies that promote sustainable performance, mental well-being, and self-compassion.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Creative Director

Knock Out Cinematics
Belvidere, USA
04.2024 - Current
  • Produced educational and branded content in the wellness and fitness space.
  • Directed the full production process: scripting, filming, editing, and distribution.
  • Collaborated with clients to deliver informative, high-quality media aligned with health goals.
  • Established policies and procedures for efficient workflow management.
  • Managed crises and unexpected challenges, ensuring minimal impact on business continuity.
  • Fostered a positive company culture that encourages teamwork, innovation, and excellence.

Personal Trainer & Coach

Freelance
Belvidere, USA
02.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented individualized fitness programs for diverse clients.
  • Emphasized mental health, habit formation, and long-term goal-setting.
  • Educated clients on biomechanics, injury prevention, and sustainable progress.
  • Monitored progress of clients during workouts and provided feedback and encouragement.
  • Explained principles of nutrition including basic dietary guidelines to help optimize results.
  • Maintained records of client's performance data such as weight loss, muscle gain.
  • Created nutritional plans that support overall health goals of clients.
  • Researched new training methods, trends, and equipment to stay up-to-date on industry standards.

Digital Content Creator

Self-Employed
Remote
08.2019 - Current
  • Created wellness content, reaching over 1.8 million viewers across various media platforms.
  • Promoted self-love, boundary-setting, and intrinsic motivation in fitness.
  • Designed and delivered a video series integrating coaching principles and exercise science.
  • Fostered a body-positive fitness culture with global audience engagement.
  • Assisted with developing promotional campaigns across multiple channels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Minor in Psychology

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
08.2022

Skills

  • Exercise programming
  • Fitness coaching
  • Creative thinking
  • Performance monitoring
  • Performance and recovery management
  • Behavioral motivation
  • Social media strategy
  • Communication skills
  • Video editing
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Client collaboration
  • Policy development
  • Crisis management
  • Fitness programming
  • Nutritional planning
  • Body-positive messaging
  • Audience engagement
  • Team building
  • Market research
  • Creative direction
  • Goal setting
  • Team leadership
  • Growth mindset
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Multitasking
  • Content production
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Google Slides
  • Google Docs
  • Google Sheets
  • Canva
  • Canvas
  • Adobe Premiere

Timeline

Founder & Creative Director

Knock Out Cinematics
04.2024 - Current

Digital Content Creator

Self-Employed
08.2019 - Current

Personal Trainer & Coach

Freelance
02.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Minor in Psychology

Montclair State University