Rachael Hannan
North Pole,AK
Summary
Proactive Personal Trainer with comprehensive experience in fitness coaching, sales, painting, and equipment operation.
Skilled in creating customized workout plans, educating clients on injury prevention, and fostering positive environments. Known for motivational coaching and adept in managing customer relations and maintaining operational efficiency. Successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes. Certified Personal Trainer offers over 4 years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. Results-oriented and adaptable with passion for designing training and nutrition plans to maximize performance, improve endurance and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Self Employed and at Several Exercise Facilities
06.2022 - Current
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Adapted workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries ensuring safety while still challenging their abilities.
- Fostered a positive workout environment with upbeat energy and professional demeanor.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including progress notes, goal tracking updates allowing for easy assessment adjustments when needed.
- Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
- Implemented nutritional guidance alongside physical training plans, yielding more comprehensive results for clients'' overall wellbeing.
- Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments, setting realistic goals for each client''s unique needs and abilities.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to design effective cross-training programs.
- Enhanced gym member satisfaction by providing one-on-one consultations and group training sessions.
Sales Associate
GNC - General Nutrition Centres
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Painter
North Haven Housing Community
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship within established timelines.
- Enhanced the appearance of residential and commercial spaces by skillfully applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes.
- Selected premixed paints or mixed paints and pigments to match specified colors.
- Removed old paint from surfaces using chemicals, manual scraping, or power tools.
- Mixed different paints, varnish, or enamel based on work order specifications.
- Wore respirator and other safety equipment and followed safety practices during painting work.
- Cleaned paint brushes, tools and equipment after use and returned to proper storage areas.
- Washed and treated the structure's surfaces with applications of oil, mildew remover and other preparations.
Tractor Operator
FMWR
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained all machinery and equipment ensuring they stayed in good working order and regularly inspected and cleaned attachments, replaced fuel, oil,and hydraulic fluids as needed on a daily basis.
- Operated hydraulic and mechanical controls to expertly move and control powerful attachments.
- Moved equipment between job locations, following traffic rules to prevent incidents and quickly reach new sites.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Used large tractors to cut and plow land according to job specifications, consistently meeting deadlines with quick, accurate work.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and overall performance metrics.
- Maintained turf with professional mowing, maintenance and upkeep services with tractors.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and support goal achievement.
- Complied with required PPE use and completed updated safety training.
- Applied physical endurance and dexterity to manually load and unload trucks and trailers.
- Kept personnel safe by monitoring equipment operation and proactively identifying issues.
- Cleaned inside and outside of vehicle regularly to remove debris and maintain professional appearance.
- Inspected grounds to identify needs and plan weekly landscaping projects.
- Performed routine maintenance duties, applied plaster, fixed fountains and watered plants.
- Planted flowers, grass, shrubs and bushes in environment dedicated for optimal growth. Applied fertilizer to enhance plant growth.
- Swept walkways of debris, trimmed shrubs and cut down tree limbs.
- Prepared soil for planting to achieve best results.
- Shoveled snow from sidewalks and sprinkled salt on ice to keep walkways clear.
- Collected and removed trash from outdoor areas to maintain grounds.
- Mowed lawns and trimmed weeds using weed-whacker and lawnmower.
- Completed assigned work orders by agreed deadlines.
- Worked outdoors in all weather conditions while maintaining high standards.
- Pruned trees and removed dead limbs and visible debris.
Recreation Leader
FMWR
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among participants to promote cooperation, communication skills development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive recreational environment.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Addressed participant concerns with empathy and professionalism, resolving issues in a timely manner to maintain satisfaction levels.
- Prepared facilities and equipment for specific activities to make spaces fit- for purpose and for sessions to run smoothly.
- Planned and directed special activities and events.
- Used established de-escalation techniques to resolve issues immediately and calmly.
- Educated groups and individuals on proper safety techniques to reduce risk of injury.
- Collaborated with management to action participant complaints.
- Submitted incident reports and attendance and observation records.
- Adapted program schedule in response to participants' needs, abilities and progress.
- Scheduled use of facilities and equipment to guarantee availability.
- Maintained up-to-date forms and activity schedules, distributing information in digital and physical form.
- Stored and maintained facilities, supplies and equipment in orderly condition.
- Maintained locker renewals and memberships.
- Utilized the RECTRAC system.
- Reached out to local community to promote recreational events and bring in new participants.
Recreational Assistant
FMWR
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Maintained order among participants and spectators to enforce conduct rules conformance.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts for special events, resulting in a well-staffed workforce able to meet event demands.
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
- Performed light custodial duties to provide clean and inviting facilities.
- Prepared facilities and equipment for specific activities to make spaces fit- for purpose and for sessions to run smoothly.
- Educated groups and individuals on proper safety techniques to reduce risk of injury.
- Collaborated with management to action participant complaints.
- Maintained up-to-date forms and activity schedules, distributing information in digital and physical form.
- Stored and maintained facilities, supplies and equipment in orderly condition.
- Utilized the RECTRAC system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Military Youth Academy
Anchorage, AK04.2014
Skills
- Passion for fitness
- Strength training
- Exercise program design
- Motivational Coaching
- Leadership skills
- Personal training and coaching
- Goal Setting Assistance
- Corrective Exercise Techniques
- Advanced Exercise Knowledge
- Injury prevention techniques
- Customized Workout Plans
- Certified Personal Trainer
Accomplishments
- Achieved 21 Alaska State records in power lifting.
- 1 National Record
- 1 Arnold Record
- Have help a pro card for 3 years
- Ranked 2nd in the Nation in Bench press, top 12 in the US, top 22 in the world
- 2nd in the Nation at Strongman competitions and qualified for world, Olympia, Arnold.
- Representing US on the US Strongman team
Certification
- Certified Personal and Nutritional Trainer, ASFA( powerlifting/ Olympic) and ISSA(strength, conditioning and nutritional coaching)- June 21, October 2022, and March 2024
- 1st degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate January 2014
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Self Employed and at Several Exercise Facilities
06.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
GNC - General Nutrition Centres
02.2022 - 08.2024
Painter
North Haven Housing Community
11.2020 - 03.2021
Tractor Operator
FMWR
03.2019 - 03.2020
Recreation Leader
FMWR
11.2018 - 03.2019
Recreational Assistant
FMWR
10.2016 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Military Youth Academy
- Certified Personal and Nutritional Trainer, ASFA( powerlifting/ Olympic) and ISSA(strength, conditioning and nutritional coaching)- June 21, October 2022, and March 2024
- 1st degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate January 2014
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