Strength & Conditioning Fitness Trainer offers 10 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. Natural, strong leader with exceptional health and wellness expertise. Specialized experience in kettlebells, powerlifting, & plant-based nutrition.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Owner/ Lead Fitness Trainer
SpiritFire Strength & Conditioning LLC
Minneapolis, MN
01.2012 - Current
Developed, planned & led personal and group strength & conditioning sessions featuring specialized skill-building with kettlebells, bodyweight & traditional powerlifting techniques.
Monitored clients' progress and modified programs to meet individualized needs.
Provided nutritional coaching with specialized focus on whole foods, plant-based lifestyle.
Built & maintained optimal personal strength & overall conditioning in order to fulfill leadership & ethical responsibilities to clientele.
Organized & hosted extra-curricular social & health-focused events to encourage community building & client retention.
Facilitated monthly Vegan Food Prep Exchange for group of 10-15.
Lead group training both in-person & virtually.
Offered & maintained a free app subscription for clients with training program recap's, exercise technique information, plant-based recipe recommendations, & event sharing for community engagement.
Kettlebell Instructor
NEKB
Minneapolis, MN
07.2015 - 07.2019
Developed & organized group fitness programs for gym of 30 members.
Utilized fitness expertise to develop kettlebell classes.
Managed group fitness classes of up to 20 members.
Established classes to effectively match skill & learning levels of all participants.
Skills
Motivational & Dynamic Leadership & Coaching
Passion for Health & Fitness
Individualized & Group Training Program Design
Lifestyle and Nutrition Guidance
Strength and Agility Training
Health and Wellness Education
Facilitating Seminars and Workshops
Injury Prevention
Certification
CPT - Certified Personal Trainer, W.I.T.S. - 2008
RKC Kettlebell Certification, Level 1, Dragon Door - 2011
Individualized Design Coach/Group Fitness Instructor at Greenlake Strength and ConditioningIndividualized Design Coach/Group Fitness Instructor at Greenlake Strength and Conditioning