Certified Personal Trainer and Pickleball Instructor with over 30 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. Results-oriented and adaptable with passion for designing training programs to maximize performance, improve endurance and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer / Pickleball Instructor
Midtown Athletic Club
Palatine, IL
05.1993 - Current
Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
Enhanced gym member satisfaction by providing one-on-one consultations and group training sessions.
Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
Boosted personal training revenue by promoting additional services to existing clients.
Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
Collaborated with fitness and racquet sport professionals to develop, implement and grow the pickleball program at Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine, Illinois.
Licensed Athletic Trainer
Orthopedic Associates
Arlington Heights, Illinois
05.1993 - 06.1999
Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
Supported optimal patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.1981
Skills
Pickleball Program Development
Human Anatomy Expertise
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Body Composition Analysis
Senior Fitness Programs
Post-Rehabilitation Training
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor
Certified PPR Pickleball Instructor
Timeline
Personal Trainer / Pickleball Instructor
Midtown Athletic Club
05.1993 - Current
Licensed Athletic Trainer
Orthopedic Associates
05.1993 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education