Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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PATRICK PEDERSON

OSSEO,WI

Summary

Dynamic fitness professional with a proven track record as Owner of Embrace Wellness in Motion LLC, specializing in personalized training for clients facing mental health and disability challenges. Expert in fitness program development and client engagement, fostering significant progress through tailored exercise and lifestyle coaching. Committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Embrace Wellness in Motion LLC
06.2017 - 09.2025

Provided personal training and support for clients with mental health, substance abuse, and disability needs.

Personal Trainer

Gold's Gym
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • 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.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Kenora Pals
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.

Electronics Technician

US Navy
05.2007 - 05.2013
  • Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments.
  • Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define, and solve development issues.
  • Assembled, tested and maintained components and systems for high-performing electronics.

Education

Kinesiology

UW Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
05.2017

Skills

  • Fitness program development
  • Member support
  • Client progress evaluation
  • Strength training
  • Exercise program design
  • Physical conditioning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Fitness routines
  • Nutrition and weight loss management
  • Lifestyle coaching
  • Goal setting and planning
  • Motivational
  • Injury prevention techniques
  • Client engagement
  • Health and wellness
  • Mentorship

Affiliations

American college of sports medicine

Certification

Motivational interviewing


Person centered planning

Timeline

Owner

Embrace Wellness in Motion LLC
06.2017 - 09.2025

Personal Trainer

Gold's Gym
06.2016 - 06.2017

Caregiver, Special Needs

Kenora Pals
09.2014 - 06.2016

Electronics Technician

US Navy
05.2007 - 05.2013

Kinesiology

UW Eau Claire