Shonda Goss
Wellness Coach, Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Extensive experience in consulting clients and members to reach fitness goals, regardless of limitations or disabilities. Broad knowledge of managing gym facilities, equipment and front desk. Expertise in customer service and communication skills, including answering phones, sales, demonstrating proper use of equipment and safety procedures. Certified Personal Trainer offers 16 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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Advisor III, Diversity Academic Support
Oklahoma State University
01.2024 - Current
- Organized workshops and seminars to further enhance student skills and knowledge in relevant areas.
- Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
- Promoted campus resources such as tutoring services or counseling centers to help students overcome barriers to success.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in higher education advising.
Personal Trainer
YMCA
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
- Enhanced gym member satisfaction by providing one-on-one consultations and group training sessions.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
- Boosted personal training revenue by promoting additional services to existing clients.
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Assisted in the development of gym-wide events, increasing overall membership engagement.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments, setting realistic goals for each client''s unique needs and abilities.
Fitness Instructor
First Baptist Church
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Zumba Instructor, Pilates Instructor, Recruited new clients
Personal Trainer, Gym Manager
Fit for Her
10.2007 - 08.2010
- Designed personal Fitness regiments, Conducted Fitness Assessments, Fitness Counseling, Supervised Facility and Employees, Recruited New Members and membership sales, Guided new members through contracts
Education
Master of Science - Leisure, Recreational Therapy
- 3.64 GPA
Master of Science - AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine
12.2024
- 3.5 GPA
Master of Arts - Philosophy
05.2018
- 3.75 GPA
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
05.2012
- 3.88 GPA
Skills
- Fitness instruction
- Fitness program development
- Injury prevention techniques
- Personal training and coaching
- Knowledge of human anatomy
- Group and individual instruction
- Lifestyle Coaching
- Goal Setting Assistance
- Health and Wellness Education
- Group Fitness Instruction
- Weight Management Strategies
- Strength training
Certification
- Spenser Pilates, National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association, 10/01/2008
- Action Personal Trainer Certification, in process
Timeline
Academic Advisor III, Diversity Academic Support - Oklahoma State University
01.2024 - Current
Personal Trainer - YMCA
01.2018 - 08.2018
Fitness Instructor - First Baptist Church
04.2009 - 08.2010
Personal Trainer, Gym Manager - Fit for Her
10.2007 - 08.2010
Oklahoma State University - Master of Science, Leisure, Recreational Therapy
Oklahoma State University - Master of Science, AyurVeda and Integrative Medicine
Oklahoma State University - Master of Arts, Philosophy
Oklahoma State University - Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
- Spenser Pilates, National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association, 10/01/2008
- Action Personal Trainer Certification, in process
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