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Steven Kleeger

Steven Kleeger

Ridgecrest,CA

Summary

In 2016, I landed a pretty average “high school” job at Baskin Robbins Ice Cream. This job gave me the basis of my work ethic; good customer service, how to stock and clean fast and efficiently, professionalism in conversing with fellow coworkers and in handling transactions. I was employed there for about a year and a half until I transitioned to a really fitting position as a Head Parkour Coach, coaching children and teenagers of all ages, all shapes and sizes, and all personalities. Patience, problem-solving, communication, and compassion are all just a few skills being a Head Coach has taught me. Others include:

Plan-Building & Flexibility

I designed daily, structural lesson plans to stay organized and on-task while at the same time staying flexible to the dynamics of large groups of children. I can stick to a schedule but be flexible to changes.

Creativity

You have to switch things up with kids often or they tend to get bored, so spending hours, even days thinking of new games and new approaches to teach are some things I found challenging, but enjoyable.

Problem-solving and Communication

Parkour has a lot of complex movements, teaching kids how move in a way they’ve never moved before was always part of the challenge.

Breaking down ideas and progressions as far as they go and communicating them in a a clear, understandable way, on a wavelength that any age could understand is a skill I’ll always carry with me.

Customer Service

Dealing with clients face-to-face on a daily basis, handling payment transactions, fielding questions about customer accounts, advertising and selling products and programs, and most of all, maintaining a personable, friendly, and high energy demeanor while handling clients are all rudimentary skills to me now.

In summary, working with kids is an incredible feat. Patience and persistence, flexibility and fluidity, empathy and rigidity, and communication and customer service are valuable skills I can offer to any job in any setting. That’s another thing we practice in parkour, versatility. I have a willingness to learn and a drive to succeed.

After this period of coaching parkour for about five years, I continued in the fitness and coaching realm and in December 2021, I became a certified Personal Trainer and Small Group instructor. Working with now what seemed like the other side of the age scale, middle-age adults to senior citizens. Interestingly, I found that working with seniors was much like working with kids in that one has to be able to break movements to their most simple, functional form for them to be able to move within their ability and comfort level. Being a small group instructor and personal trainer has furthered my adaptability and ability to think and make modifications and changes quick and on my feet.
Alongside this, I am also contracted out to be a Social Media Manager for our local workout gym. I manage three different platforms and am well-versed in creating a comprehensive plan on how and when to get the most retention and engagement from our target audience. This as allowed me to become a team-oriented Social Media Manager with 4-year background administering social media accounts. Creative and innovative professional with top skills in web content generation, customer preference analysis and strategy implementation. I am very comfortable with corporate communication, sales support and branding. Exceptional writing, editing and interpersonal skills with internal and external audiences. Deadline-driven, tenacious and successful at thriving in high-pressure environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Coordinator

760 Fitness
Ridgecrest, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed relationships with local businesses, government agencies, schools, and other organizations to increase visibility of programs.
  • Communicated regularly with staff members to ensure that all outreach materials were up-to-date and accurate.
  • Collaborated with other departments on projects related to marketing and public relations efforts.
  • Designed flyers, brochures, newsletters, and other materials to advertise programs or services offered by the organization.
  • Provided support to team members in completing tasks related to outreach activities.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for assessing effectiveness of outreach efforts.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff members on best practices for conducting successful outreach initiatives.

Social Media Manager

760 Fitness
Ridgecrest, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategic social media marketing plans.
  • Directed social media and digital marketing strategy and initiatives to promote brand building, guest retention and revenue-focused activities.
  • Crafted visual designs and brand messaging elements for consistency across digital advertising and marketing platforms.
  • Utilized Instagram and Facebook to promote products, services and content.
  • Used editing and graphic design tools to create content and visuals for social channels.
  • Prepared monthly calendar to manage online content across multiple platforms.
  • Created social media strategies to increase sales and brand awareness across multiple platforms.
  • Monitored brand reputation in social media and reacted to negative feedback.
  • Tracked social media metrics to determine audience growth rate, volume and reach.
  • Analyzed market data to determine ways to reach target audience or intended segments.

Personal Trainer/Small Group Instructor

760 Fitness/High Desert Fitness
Ridgecrest
12.2021 - Current
  • Kept track of client fitness goals, progress and personal records.
  • Taught one-on-one and group fitness classes.
  • Identified different muscle groups and explained ways to strengthen specific muscles.
  • Motivated clients to stay committed to preset fitness goals.
  • Scheduled class times and appointments according to client availability.
  • Modified exercise plans and routines based on client responses and success.
  • Created comprehensive exercise plans according to client needs and capabilities.
  • Helped clients utilize fitness equipment properly using verbal instructions and demonstrations.
  • Greeted and assisted guests entering facility to provide general information and answer questions.
  • Attended staff meetings and training sessions to maintain updated knowledge of policies and procedures.
  • Conducted initial assessment of client physique, BMI and health history.

Head Parkour Coach

Infinite Movement Academy
Ridgecrest, CA
06.2017 - 10.2021
  • Incorporated new curriculum to meet changing needs.
  • Communicated effectively with coaches and fellow athletes, including organizing meetings.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Communications Officer

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
08.2017 - 03.2020

I worked closely with directors, chairpersons, and club presidents to provide communication and designed flyers and social media posts that appealed to the diverse student population with information on special events, ceremonies, and developments around and about the school campus.

Ice Cream Server

Baskin Robbin
Ridgecrest, CA
03.2016 - 05.2018
  • Greeted guests pleasantly, discussing specialty flavors and answering allergen concerns.
  • Served and scooped ice cream, following sizing specifications.
  • Cleaned counters, tables and fountain equipment thoroughly to keep sanitary, following quality checkpoints.
  • Cleaned and organized utensil area, napkins station and restroom facilities.
  • Restocked ice cream disposable supplies, glass serving dishes and utensils.
  • Maintained cleanliness of showcase, lobby and patio area, remaining attentive to trash, tables and chairs.
  • Completed end-of-day duties by balancing payments and receipts in cash register.

Education

High School Diploma -

Burroughs High School
Ridgecrest, CA
05.2016

Associate of Science - Kinesiology

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
04.2020

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
04.2020

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
04.2020

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA
04.2020

Skills

  • Facilities oversight
  • Stretching expertise
  • Behavior standards
  • Training exercises
  • Strength coaching
  • Human anatomy knowledge
  • Advanced math
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Time management
  • Working collaboratively
  • Communication
  • Active listening
  • Troubleshooting
  • Planning
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Community Engagement
  • Event Coordination
  • Media Relations
  • Problem-Solving Aptitude
  • Team Building
  • Effective Communication
  • Teambuilding
  • Patience
  • Stocking/Restocking of materials
  • Deep cleaning and upkeep
  • Inventory
  • Sales
  • Online marketing and advertising
  • Brand development and awareness
  • Content generation and asset management
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Microsoft Office/Excel
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Strategic networking

Specialty Training

- ACTION-CPT Personal Trainer Certification

- American Red Cross - Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED Certified as of 2022

- World Federation of Parkour and Freerunning (WFPF) Level 2 Coaching Certification

- Hubspot Academy Social Media Marketing Certification for Inbound Marketing 

Timeline

Outreach Coordinator

760 Fitness
01.2024 - Current

Social Media Manager

760 Fitness
04.2022 - Current

Personal Trainer/Small Group Instructor

760 Fitness/High Desert Fitness
12.2021 - Current

Communications Officer

Cerro Coso Community College
08.2017 - 03.2020

Head Parkour Coach

Infinite Movement Academy
06.2017 - 10.2021

Ice Cream Server

Baskin Robbin
03.2016 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Burroughs High School

Associate of Science - Kinesiology

Cerro Coso Community College

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Cerro Coso Community College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cerro Coso Community College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Cerro Coso Community College
Steven Kleeger