Stephen Russell Murray
Instructor/Mentor
Washington,DC
Summary
Innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented. Experienced in managing both beginners and experts, customers and colleagues. Offering expertise in fitness program management and coordination, demonstrated across 10 years of experience in related roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
EQUINOX
Washington, DC
06.2019 - Current
- Coach 10+ classes per week, each with unique formatting each week.
- Maintain knowledge of over 20+ class formats, including cycling, barre, Pilates, HIIT, and more.
- Build classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants - up to 40 clients of varying levels, spanning 4 different studios.
DC Cycling Recruiting Lead/Lead Cycle Instructor
FLYWHEEL SPORTS
Washington, DC
03.2015 - 08.2019
- DC Cycling Recruiting Lead/Lead Cycle Instructor/Barre & HIIT Instructor
- Recruited top DC cycle talent for national brand's two DC studios.
- Oversaw open auditions, evaluated talent based on company needs, and worked to prepare accepted local talent for intensive training period in NYC.
- Tracked 15-20 instructors' performance, creating written action plans for those struggling with client engagement.
- Listened and responded to client requests/feedback on classes/instructors and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Worked with studio management on schedule creation and disciplinary action.
- Maintained normal duties as cycling/barre/HIIT instructor.
Lead Instructor/Lead Specialist
BLAST
Washington, DC
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed instructor and specialist teams at fast-growing fitness start-up offering detailed fitness assessments using latest heart-rate technology.
- Managed studio's "Fitness Assessments," consisting of RMR/VO2 Max evaluations and goal-setting with each client.
- Maintained records of all assessments and managed two other specialists.
- Oversaw running and maintenance of studio's heart-rate monitor system, utilized by all clients' after their assessments.
- Worked one-on-one with newer instructors to develop their class-planning skills, playlist construction and client engagement.
- Tracked 5-10 instructors' progress, frequently checking in with struggling instructors and identifying root causes of problems.
- Sought out and fostered relationships with potential talent in DC-area.
Barista
COMPASS COFFEE
Washington, DC
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Barre/Pilates Instructor
B. FIT/WILLOW STREET YOGA
Silver Spring, Maryland
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed barre and Pilates classes of up to 40 members.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
Studio Manager/Lead Barre Instructor/Cycle Instructor
BIKER BARRE
Washington, DC
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Facilitated communication between clients, staff and business owners.
- Worked as liaison to Lululemon to stock studio-branded apparel.
- Oversaw maintenance of the schedule and coordination of instruction substitutions
- Lead training and onboarding for newly-hired Barre instructors.
- Taught 10+ classes a week spanning all of the studios offered formats
Head Counselor
YORKTOWN STAGE SUMMER CAMP
Westchester, NY
06.2006 - 08.2009
- Led groups of 15-20 middle school campers and 2-3 other counselors at a premier Westchester theater camp.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement through improv, acting, singing and dance classes.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities.
- Administered disciplinary action to both camper and other counselors as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Classical Acting
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC 08.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
- Class coordination
Data Entry/Management
Planning and Coordination
Training and Development
Teambuilding
Communication
Certification
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
CPR/AED Certified
09-2024
Group Fitness Instructor
EQUINOX
06.2019 - Current
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
06-2018
Lead Instructor/Lead Specialist
BLAST
12.2016 - 08.2018
Barista
COMPASS COFFEE
09.2015 - 09.2016
DC Cycling Recruiting Lead/Lead Cycle Instructor
FLYWHEEL SPORTS
03.2015 - 08.2019
Barre/Pilates Instructor
B. FIT/WILLOW STREET YOGA
01.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Arts - Classical Acting
George Washington University, The
08.2013 - 07.2014
MadDog Spinning Certification
04-2013
Studio Manager/Lead Barre Instructor/Cycle Instructor
BIKER BARRE
05.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English
Georgetown University
08.2008 - 05.2012
Head Counselor
YORKTOWN STAGE SUMMER CAMP
06.2006 - 08.2009
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