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Michelle Winston

Freehold,NJ

Summary

Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer & Group Fitness trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques, pilates style training and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Mike Duffys Personal Training
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.

Small Business Owner

GEMS Boutique
04.2019 - 09.2023
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.

Co Host of Carton and Friends

Sports Grid
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Presented sports news to listeners.
  • Introduced upcoming broadcasts and guided audience through entertainment.
  • Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
  • Researched topics for comment and discussion.
  • Built broadcast storylines to interest listeners and grow station audience.
  • Spearheaded promotional appearances on behalf of station and to increase sales for advertisers.

Cage Side Reporter for CFFC

CBS Sports & CBS Sports Network
01.2018 - 02.2019


  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Researched and produced daily MMA news.
  • Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources.
  • Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Conducted Pre and Post Fight interviews.

Production Assistant

MLB Network
12.2013 - 01.2018
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ
12.2013

Skills

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor
  • Holistic Nutrition
  • CPR/AED Certified
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Strength Training
  • Plyometric Training
  • Reformer Pilates Training
  • Physical Conditioning

Certification

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

NASM Certified Fitness and Nutrition Specialist

Timeline

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Mike Duffys Personal Training
01.2023 - Current

Small Business Owner

GEMS Boutique
04.2019 - 09.2023

Co Host of Carton and Friends

Sports Grid
02.2018 - 04.2019

Cage Side Reporter for CFFC

CBS Sports & CBS Sports Network
01.2018 - 02.2019

Production Assistant

MLB Network
12.2013 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

William Paterson University of New Jersey
Michelle Winston