Solomon Cooper
Lawai,GA
Summary
A creative Specialist with entrepreneurial drive centered around the investment of people and energy successfully at innovative growth strategies. Passionate about all things digital, human, and communication that propel change. An inspirational leader with start-up and public company experience in digital media marketing & interpersonal sale communication, social media, community development, and tech, recruitment, and discovery of untapped opportunities and talent. Highly creative team leader, marketing, and strategic thinker that excels at identifying and exploring emerging trends and opportunities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Strength Coach
GYWU Fitness
04.2023 - Current
- Running Program Design: Ability to create 10-50 personalized training programs based on individual fitness levels, goals, and any special considerations.
- Assessment & Evaluation: Proficient in conducting 100 fitness assessments and progress evaluations to track improvements.
- Motivational Skills: Strong capability to motivate and inspire clients, fostering an positive training environment.
- Nutrition Knowledge: Understanding of basic nutrition principles to help clients enhance their fitness results.
- Team Collaboration: Experience working alongside other health professionals, including physical therapists and nutritionists, to provide comprehensive care.
Project Manager
Gbiah Pro Construction Cleaning
03.2022 - Current
- Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information, and compiled data entries on excel spreadsheets to improve efficiency. Handled 100-1000 courtesy calls per week to develop vital customer relationships which generated referrals and additional sales growth and built successful project plans covering objectives, resources, and staffing to meet schedules.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives. While planning, coordinating, budgeting, and supervising construction projects from start to finish
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance to develop and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance by maintaining written hazard and safety protocols. These methods helped increase sales by 50%.
Head Strength Coach
Forge Rx
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Dedicated and results-driven Personal Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach with over7 years of experience in applying effective training methodologies to enhance athletic performance and overall fitness levels. Level 4 Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background as a collegiate athlete, complemented by an Associate of Arts degree in Exercise Science. Proven expertise in designing customized training programs, mentoring emerging athletes, and fostering a supportive and motivating environment
- Developed and implemented individualized training programs for clients, focusing on strength, endurance, flexibility, and injury prevention.
Conducted assessments to set goals and monitor progress, adjusting programs as necessary to meet client needs.
Fostered a positive and encouraging atmosphere to help clients achieve their fitness objectives, resulting in a high client retention rate. - Strong communication skills to effectively convey training techniques and motivate clients.
Ability to create and maintain a supportive training environment conducive to client success. - Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple clients and developing tailored programs.
- Up-to-date knowledge of current fitness trends, nutrition guidelines, and exercise science research.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and obtaining advanced certifications.
Head Personal Trainer
Redefined Fitness
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise awareness of personal training services within the local community.
- Streamlined administrative processes for greater efficiency in client onboarding, billing, and recordkeeping.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new trainers by conducting interviews, evaluating qualifications, and providing recommendations based on skillset compatibility with gym culturephilosophy.
- Consistently achieved monthly sales targets by effectively promoting personal training packages to prospective clients.
Account Executive
Ziply Fiber
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Prospected new clientele through networking, cold calling, canvassing and referrals.
- Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships and executing strategic sales.
- Drove and increased team sale totals by achieving first month quota and surpassing second month by 90%.
- Managed sales cycle from first contact to established customer sale and maintained solid customer base. Contacted customers as issues arose to provide prompt resolutions.
- Increased profitability and pipeline development by leveraging diverse marketing channels and sales strategies.
Communications Specialist & Sale Management
ClearVision Media & Marketing
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked cross-functionally with teams to ensure that all work is grounded in community understanding, data, and insights to deliver data-driven results by 25 percent of company sales growth.
- Managed email marketing encompassing content development, SEO, and distribution using mail chimp to develop marketing strategy plans and implemented them through multiple revenue channels, including social media marketing.
- Led and motivated team when targeting CAF customers to surpass cold call expectations and increase community outreach. Created copy and content across various social media channels, marketing campaigns, and weekly driver communication emails.
- Expanded national client list with development of customized communications strategies
Boys Varsity Assistant Coach (Running Back)
Moscow School District
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Set goals, and progressively seek talent to help stretch team improvement on fundamental flaws in steps by steps in order to manage them.
- Organizing team-building off-field sessions and activities to foster good sportsmanship in all team players, resolving disputes, and addressing bad behavior. Established young men into leaders and help them realize their higher potential.
- Conducting research and analyzing previous games film to develop game plans, tactics, techniques, formations, and strategies that implement individual player abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and factoring these into gameplay and strategy sessions.
- Participated in 10-25 fundraising and public relations events to support program objectives and allow for enhancements in benefits to encourage players to engage in other recreational sports and to live healthy lives.
Juvenile Counselor
Polk County Juvenile Detention ( Internship )
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Challenging their narrative, to understand what resides deep within their possibilities of greatness. I challenged myself continually, to see how far past yesterday I can push today and tomorrow. Continually challenge their domains to expand on the competence of their ability to be better. This approach unlocked the limitation that is proportional to the moral effort they put into their work.
- Supervised individuals in small groups atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure. Liaised with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress and behavior.
- Led group therapy sessions consisting of 5 to 20 youth focusing on their potential to succeed by assisting with homework, quizzing on material prior to tests, and signing off on assignments.
Education
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Social Science And Human Development
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2020
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice/ Exercise Science
Ellsworth C.C
Iowa Falls, IA05.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Inside Sales
- WordPress
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Data Analyzing
- Hubspot
- Systems Implementations
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- VMware Virtualization
- Microsoft Power BI
- Google Ads
- Problem-solving ability
- Smart Goals
- Professional Relationships
- Personalized Training & Program Design
- Strength & Conditioning Techniques
- Athlete Mentorship & Development
- Nutrition Guidance & Lifestyle Coaching
Certification
- Certified, NASM Personal Trainer Certification
- A.A , Exercise Science
Additional Information
Dedicated and results-driven Personal Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach with over7 years of experience in applying effective training methodologies to enhance athletic performance and overall fitness levels. Level 4 Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background as a collegiate athlete, complemented by an Associate of Arts degree in Exercise Science. Proven expertise in designing customized training programs, mentoring emerging athletes, and fostering a supportive and motivating environment.
- Collegiate Athlete / Strength & Conditioning Intern**
Washington State University Strength & Conditioning Program — Pullman, Wa
2019 – 2021 - Level 4 Personal Training Certificate
- First Aid/CPR Certification ,NSCA, ACE
Languages
Creole
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Mandingo
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Strength Coach
Forge Rx
08.2023 - 06.2024
Head Strength Coach
GYWU Fitness
04.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Gbiah Pro Construction Cleaning
03.2022 - Current
Head Personal Trainer
Redefined Fitness
02.2022 - 03.2023
Account Executive
Ziply Fiber
05.2021 - 03.2022
Communications Specialist & Sale Management
ClearVision Media & Marketing
02.2020 - 05.2021
Boys Varsity Assistant Coach (Running Back)
Moscow School District
04.2019 - 01.2020
Juvenile Counselor
Polk County Juvenile Detention ( Internship )
05.2017 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Social Science And Human Development
Washington State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice/ Exercise Science
Ellsworth C.C
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