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Mike Harrer

Holly Springs,NC

Summary

Dedicated personal trainer with strong background in treating patients with Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders along with the development of personalized exercise programs for adults with underlying health conditions. Forms longstanding and meaningful relationships with clients built on trust and expertise.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

UNC Wellness Center
Chapel Hill, NC
10.2006 - Current

Develop personalized workout programs for many elderly and highly diseased clients

Serve as department contact in the absence of the department supervisor to ensure that the department ran smoothly

Ensure the safety of all clients and members before and during my time serving on the safety committee

Maintain CPR/BLS certification and performed that duty to help save a life

  • Administer fitness assessments, which include the seven point skin-fold body fat measurements, blood pressure, circumference and sub-maximal endurance tests
  • Teach clients how to modify exercises appropriately to avoid injury.
  • Champion a group that obtained a Parkinson's specific exercise certification and created a revenue generating class
  • Develop client routines pre/post hip and knee replacement as well as pre/post Cardiac Rehab

Personal Trainer

Peachtree Center Athletic Club
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2005 - 08.2006
  • Created individual workout routines based on member fitness level.
  • Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.

Education

Master of Arts - Kinesiology

Georgia Southern University
2005

BA Exercise Science - Exercise Science

UNC Chapel Hill
2003

Skills

  • Client-focused program building
  • Small group senior fitness classes
  • Customer safety
  • Detailed communication
  • Leadership roles
  • PWR program development and implementation

Affiliations

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

CPR/First Aid/BLS certified

PWR (Parkinson Wellness Recovery)

Timeline

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

UNC Wellness Center
10.2006 - Current

Personal Trainer

Peachtree Center Athletic Club
07.2005 - 08.2006

Master of Arts - Kinesiology

Georgia Southern University

BA Exercise Science - Exercise Science

UNC Chapel Hill
Mike Harrer