SAMANTHA EDWARDS
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong focus on health and fitness, leveraging past experience to enhance team performance. Committed to continuous learning and collaboration within a dedicated training environment. Maintains a friendly and professional demeanor while representing the organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Trainer
Burn Boot Camp
Fairfax, Virginia
08.2022 - 04.2026
- Opened Fair Lakes location, boosting membership base to 345.
- Supervised and mentored five to six certified personal trainers to ensure consistent member experience.
- Provided real-time training with form correction and modifications for varying fitness levels and injuries.
- Contributed to membership growth and retention through dynamic instruction and community engagement.
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER
Kettler Management
Reston, Virginia
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Nominated for Assistant Property Manager of the year.
- Collected residents' monthly rent payments, recorded transaction details and submitted bank deposits promptly to ensure availability of operating funds.
- Supervised six employees by overseeing employee relations, ongoing training and coaching on best practices and protocol and performance reviews.
- Gained tenant satisfaction by showing and renting units, processing move-ins, initiating leases, executing renewals and handling move-outs.
- Boosted tenant retention by addressing issues to achieve speedy resolution.
LEASING CONSULTANT
Kettler Management
Reston, VA
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Leased and marketed vacant and upcoming apartments
- Helped increase property occupancy from 91.03% to 97.10% within seven months.
- Promoted high level of customer service and assistance by greeting clients, responding to concerns, showing units and quickly resolving issues.
- Planned and executed weekly resident events resulting in high renewal rates and community morale.
Head Bartender
Great American Restaurants
Fairfax, VA
06.2008 - 02.2021
- Maintained a courteous professional demeanor and demonstrated high levels of customer service
- Rated top performer with the highest sales of a staff over 150 three years in a row.
- Provided five-day training to new staff with recipe knowledge as well as company's culture and policies.
- Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Education
Certified Personal Trainer
Action CPT
12-2025
Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine
01-2021
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - PHOTOGRAPHY
THE ART INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON
03-2013
LIBERAL -
ARTS, VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08-2007
Skills
- Energetic and motivating
- Compassionate
- Dependable and Punctual
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong execution on delegating
- Resilient when exposed to different elements
Timeline
Lead Trainer
Burn Boot Camp
08.2022 - 04.2026
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER
Kettler Management
10.2021 - 07.2022
LEASING CONSULTANT
Kettler Management
02.2021 - 10.2021
Head Bartender
Great American Restaurants
06.2008 - 02.2021
Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - PHOTOGRAPHY
THE ART INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON
LIBERAL -
ARTS, VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certified Personal Trainer
Action CPT