Noah Brandon
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
4-year college graduate from military family with 2+ years of personal and athletic training in South Florida. Possess a B.S. in Exercise Science and Sports Performance from McKendree University. Trained Featherweight Champion Ali Alquisi for UAE Warrior 30 World Title Fight in 2022. Also trained professional UFC fighters, (including future Hall of Fame Inductee Gilbert Burns); Li Jingliang, Phil Hawes, Gregory Rodrigues, Andre Fialho and many more. Dedicated sports coach with strengths addressing problems head-on and developing solutions based on experience in field. Comfortable working with diverse individuals and responding to needs with flexibility. Talented communicator and planner with excellent critical thinking and conflict management abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Performance Coach
The Institute of Human Performance
Boca Raton, FL
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Utilized expertise in Strength and Conditioning (S&C) to improve athletic performance for young athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels in diverse sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, golf, swimming, and MMA.
- Conducted, prepared and individually programmed S&C programs 4-10 weeks prior to fight/performance for professional UFC fighters including future Hall of Fame Inductee Gilbert Burns and Li Jingliang, Phil Hawes, Ali Alquisi, Gregory Rodrigues, Andre Fialho, Shayilan Nuerdanbieke, Ian Heinisch.
- Evaluate the requirements and characteristics of a sport, and assess an athlete.
- Select exercises based on type, sport specificity, technique experience, equipment availability, and time availability.
- Created training strategies to enhance performance and minimize injury risk.
- Applied skills toward helping athletes of all ages excel.
- Reason for Resignation: Moved to be closer to family
Personal Trainer
The Institute of Human Performance
Boca Raton, FL
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Designed customized fitness programs for individuals.
- Suggested exercise modifications and functional modalities to individual clients to avoid injury and improve quality of life.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Performed administrative duties such as billing customers or ordering supplies as needed.
- Tracked client development and modified plans as required.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Measured client overall fitness by completing comprehensive evaluations and physician clearances.
- Provided clients with educational materials on preventive care, nutrition, body mechanics, and ergonomics.
Bartender/Bar Runner
Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained organized, clean and sanitized work areas.
- Gained broad base knowledge in restaurant operations, both front-of-house and back-of-house.
- Reset tables between guests, refilled condiments and wiped down surfaces.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
- Observed tables to tend to guest needs and identify customer service opportunities.
- Transferred supplies and ingredients between storage and kitchen areas by hand or cart.
- Assisted servers to optimize guest dining experience.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Reason for Resignation: Offered a new position at another company
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
Delray Beach, FL
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Reason for Resignation: Offered a new position at another company
Manager of University's Basketball Team
Mckendree University
Lebanon, IL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Inventoried equipment and supplies to support team needs and keep program operating smoothly.
- Distributed uniforms, gear and rosters to team members each season.
- Monitored players during practices and games to maintain optimal safety.
- Organized film during practices and games
- Managed team social media page via Twitter
- Reason for Resignation: Seasonal/Graduated
Office Administrative Assistant
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Identify and balance shortfalls within student accounts within the Business Office of McKendree University
- Support office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email and office machines.
- Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls.
- Answered phones to direct callers, schedule appointments and provide general office information.
- Obtained scanned records and uploaded to database.
- Reason for Resignation: Return back to school
Camp Counselor
Sports Plex | Youth Center Summer Camp
Lebanon, IL
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Lead care programs for children, along with other camp counselors.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Ensured the safety, growth, and well-being for campers throughout the summer.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Reason for Resignation: Return back to school
Youth Basketball Coach
Family Sportsplex
Belleville, IL
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Ran drills and practices to help children to develop and improve sports skills.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Undefeated 12-0
- Reason for Resignation: Seasonal
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science and Sport Performance
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05.2021
Diploma -
Mascoutah High School
Mascoutah, IL05.2017
Skills
- Strength training
- Endurance management
- Performance improvements
- Nutritional education
- Fitness assessments
- Active listening
- Explaining treatment plans
- Analyzing situations
- Gathering information
- Analyzing data
- Making informed decisions
- Weight room management
- Influencing others
- Communicating effectively
- Technique instruction
- Safety oversight
Accomplishments
- Runner-up in the 2015 Alaska 3A High-School Basketball State Championship
- High-School All Conference Second-team (2016-'17)
- Division II Basketball Athletic Scholarship at McKendree University (2017-'21)
- Completed an original research project in field of exercise science for Academic Excellence held by McKendree University and public of Lebanon Illinois in 2021. Created a presentation and proposal to represent the University and department of exercise science to share knowledge in a public forum about "How Mental Health can Benefit From Physical Activity Amongst College Students'.
- Trained UFC fighter Ali Alquisi to win UAE Featherweight World Title fight for UAE Warrior 30 in 2022.
- Ended training career at IHP 5-0 with UFC fighters.
Certification
- Certified Basic Life Support Instructor - 2024
- Certified Basic Life Support - 2024
- IHPU Level 3 (Personal Trainer) Certification - 2021
- IHP MMA Certification - 2021
- Attaining NSCA CSCS - Currently
Personal Information
Volunteer Experience
- Boys & Girls Club located in East St. Louis. Alongside my teammates.
- Assisted senior citizens at the Cedar Ridge Health & Rehab Center.
- Help organize and lead Special Olympics event at McKendree University.
- Ocean beach clean-up with 4ocean in West Palm Beach, FL
Interests
- Fitness
- Medical/Health Field
- Community Work
- Nutrition
Timeline
Performance Coach
The Institute of Human Performance
02.2022 - 02.2023
Personal Trainer
The Institute of Human Performance
02.2022 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
09.2021 - 11.2021
Bartender/Bar Runner
Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery
08.2021 - 12.2021
Manager of University's Basketball Team
Mckendree University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Office Administrative Assistant
McKendree University
05.2019 - 08.2019
Youth Basketball Coach
Family Sportsplex
06.2017 - 07.2017
Camp Counselor
Sports Plex | Youth Center Summer Camp
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science and Sport Performance
McKendree University
Diploma -
Mascoutah High School
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