Nana Baffour
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Exercise Science graduate with hands-on experience training clients, conducting fitness assessments, and designing individualized programs. Skilled at educating and motivating clients, ensuring safe exercise techniques, and tracking progress. Experienced in fitness facility operations, athlete support, and community engagement. CPR/AED certified and actively pursuing CSCS certification.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
State University of New York Cortland
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Trained and managed 2-3 clients at a time through one-on-one sessions.
- Conducted fitness assessments, including body composition and muscular evaluations.
- Designed individualized exercise programs tailored to client goals.
- Demonstrated proper exercise form and corrected techniques to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Tracked and documented client progress to adjust programs and maintain motivation.
Fitness Attendant
SUNY Cortland Recreational Sports
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Actively supervised all fitness areas within the Student Life Center.
- Front desk operations checking in patrons.
- Equipment checkout operations providing customer service.
- Helped patrons learn how to use equipment visually and verbally.
- Enforced facility rules, policies, and procedures.
- Continuously walked around during each shift to maintain safety.
- Monitored cardio and weight areas, ensuring proper equipment use.
- Provided spotting, assisted with equipment checkout, and maintained organized gym spaces.
- Part-time
Social Media Content Producer
Gym Humour LLC / Sam_gainss
03.2023 - Current
- Produced fitness-related content across Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat.
- Filmed and edited short- and long-form videos using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- S scripted and directed comedic gym skits, collaborating with actors and fitness influencers.
- Created engaging thumbnails and posts to grow online community engagement.
- Strengthened understanding of digital fitness branding and gym culture.
Residential Assistant (RA)
SUNY Cortland Residential Life and Housing
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Built strong relationships with residents and fostered a sense of community.
- Enforced college policies, addressed potential violations, and maintained a safe environment.
- Managed evening duty shifts and responded to emergencies following proper procedures.
- Organized educational programs on mental health awareness, sexual assault prevention, and campus resources.
- Represented SUNY Cortland professionally on and off campus.
- Part-time
Education
B.S. - Exercise Science
State University of New York at Cortland
05.2025
Skills
- Individualized program design
- Strength & conditioning fundamentals
- Exercise technique instruction
- Exercise technique correction
- Goal setting
- Facility safety
- Supervision
- Body composition testing
- Social media content creation
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Strength training
- Athlete injury prevention
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Motivational skills
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), In Progress
Volunteer Experience
- Athletic Trainer (Shadow Experience), SUNY Cortland - Men's Soccer, 08/24, 11/24, Shadowed athletic trainers, completing 20+ hours of hands-on experience., Assisted with athlete injury prevention, treatment, and recovery protocols.
- Cortland Powerlifting Meet, 2023-2025, 2023-2024: Served as spotter and plate loader, ensuring competitor safety during squats and bench press., 2025: Acted as competition judge, evaluating lifts for rule compliance.
- NYCFC Community Cup (NYC Soccer Initiative), Summer 2023, Volunteered as event staff for a citywide youth soccer tournament., Supervised youth athletes (ages 8-11), assisted with setup, and supported team activities., Contributed to smooth execution of a tournament involving 300 youth participants.
- NYCFC La Canchita Tournament (Community Festival), Summer 2021, Competed with a community soccer team, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship., Featured on NYCFC's official website and social media for participation.
Professional Development
Attended New York Red Bulls Career Fair hosted by TeamWork Online, 2023, Networked with industry professionals and explored career pathways in fitness, sports performance, and athletics.
Timeline
Residential Assistant (RA)
SUNY Cortland Residential Life and Housing
08.2024 - 05.2025
Personal Trainer
State University of New York Cortland
04.2024 - 05.2025
Social Media Content Producer
Gym Humour LLC / Sam_gainss
03.2023 - Current
Fitness Attendant
SUNY Cortland Recreational Sports
09.2022 - 05.2025
B.S. - Exercise Science
State University of New York at Cortland
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