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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
I have all of my clearances to be able to work in a preschool or school setting
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STEVEN BORTZ

Sinking Spring,PA

Summary

GENERAL MANAGER | PURCHASING REPRESENTATIVE Excels exceptionally well in fast paced environments developing and maintaining client relations. Strengths in leading business development solutions; strong team leadership; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Quick Books. A top-performing professional with experience in personal training, physical fitness, healthy programs. Motivated Fitness Instructor accomplished in helping clients at all fitness levels get into shape and achieve goals. Strongly believes health is conscious lifestyle choice necessary for longevity and happiness. Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Fitness Instructor

Self-employed
Sinking Spring, PA
04.2016 - Current
  • Teach variety of fine and gross motor skills, sports skills, as well as cognitive development skills to children ages 2 to 6 yrs
  • Create fun interactive games and activities to use skills taught
  • Explain and demonstrate gym games to class participants
  • Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.

Certified Personal Trainer

Colonial Fitness / Self-employed
Sinking Spring, PA
05.2012 - Current
  • Responsible for developing exercise programs for boot camp group workouts, facilitating small group sessions, and personal training
  • Provide consulting on nutritional tips and diet plans, motivating clients to achieve personal best
  • Work closely with clients at various fitness levels to drive motivation and achieve health modifications
  • Encourage accountability and team atmosphere meeting client and staff development.
  • Monitored proper execution and form of clients and adjusted positions to improve results and safety.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
  • Successfully sold personal training packages
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.

General Manager of Operations

Spring Valley Millwork Inc
06.2001 - 05.2016
  • Performed monthly general ledger entries for closing and tracking accounts receivables and inventory
  • Evaluated existing accounting processes recommending and implementing process improvements, and approved all invoices prior to Accounts Payable entry
  • Oversaw production and delivery schedule, project estimations, and monthly and year-end sales figures
  • Coordinated budget recommendations, importing data, and managing sales staff
  • Analyzed overhead and expense accounts for possible accruals; addressed team inquiries and conducted performance reviews
  • Managed all A/R and kept customers within payment terms.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.

Mentor and Trainer

Bfit Now
01.2011 - 03.2012
  • Administered fitness program workouts providing support and motivation through group meetings and email correspondence
  • Assisted with implementing and developed training materials
  • Trained and offered ongoing training services to avid community of health enthusiasts
  • Helped clients establish healthy eating habits based on industry standards and fitness requirements.

Purchasing Agent

Worley Lumber Co
07.1993 - 05.2001
  • Responsible for all aspects of customer management and ongoing inventory maintenance
  • Ensured effective client service, and strived to increase client retention and revenue
  • Heavily involved in purchase, sales, and estimations.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Governor Mifflin High School
Shillington, Pa
1993

Skills

Client Relations

  • Vendor Assessment
  • Strong Business Acumen Team Leadership
  • Staff Supervision
  • Policy Administrator
  • Accounts Receivables Accounting Reports
  • Financial Management
  • Analytical Rigor
  • Fitness Standards
  • Calendar and Scheduling Software
  • Safe Equipment Demonstrations
  • Relationship and Community Building
  • Safety and Emergency Procedures
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • CPR Certified
  • Fitness Evaluations
  • Detailed Instruction

Certification

Certified Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania 2022

Certified Les Mills GRIT Coach, April 2013; CPR Certified; American Fitness Professionals & Associates, Personal Trainer Certification, May 2011 – Dec 2011 Forklift Certified

I have all of my clearances to be able to work in a preschool or school setting

All of my Federal Criminal History Records, PA State Police Report and DPW Child Abuse clearances are up to date. I am also a certified mandated reporter in the state of PA.

Timeline

Preschool Fitness Instructor

Self-employed
04.2016 - Current

Certified Personal Trainer

Colonial Fitness / Self-employed
05.2012 - Current

Mentor and Trainer

Bfit Now
01.2011 - 03.2012

General Manager of Operations

Spring Valley Millwork Inc
06.2001 - 05.2016

Purchasing Agent

Worley Lumber Co
07.1993 - 05.2001

High School Diploma -

Governor Mifflin High School
STEVEN BORTZ