Steven Ridges

Work History

Personal Trainer

PHIT

Atlanta, GA

09.2021 - Current

Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.

Personal Training Manager

PHIT

Atlanta, GA

11.2021 - 04.2022

Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
Provided individual health coaching to help clients optimize personal choices.
Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
Met or exceeded monthly revenue and training goals.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Head Trainer

Orangetheory Fitness

Buckhead, GA

12.2020 - 07.2021

Evaluated training needs to improve training quality.
Developed and improved training courses to increase staff performance and overall training effectiveness.
Coordinated training for new hires to impart information about company policies, requirements and performance strategies.
Assessed staff performance and training effectiveness, capitalizing on opportunities to develop new training programs and improve existing courses.
Recruited, trained and mentored new instructors.

Head Personal Trainer

F45 Training

Decatur, GA

11.2019 - 11.2020

Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
Educated club members about relationship between nutrition and fitness.

Founding Instructor

Barry's Bootcamp Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

09.2017 - 06.2018

Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with a history of injury
Consistently meet daily class attendance goals, ranging from class numbers as low as 12 to as high of 50 participants
Explained the use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times
Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.

Regional Developer

Orangetheory Fitness

Atlanta, GA

06.2017 - 12.2017

Position allowed me to help new instructors in the early development stages
After certification instructors would report and shadow my group classes for higher education techniques
Duties included:
Assessed training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups and consultation with managers
Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct participants in a variety of ways
Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training seminars
Increased performance scores by developing new employee processes
Extensively trained new and existing employees
Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout the training process
Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for new employees
Administered performance reviews to evaluate each participant's progress
Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods
Worked with an average of 3 instructors per class of 26 members.

Head Coach

Orangetheory Fitness

Atlanta, GA

10.2015 - 06.2017

Selected to be the Head Trainer for the Chastain Park location, ultimately getting the fitness studio to its highest member base since being established in 2014
The member base peaked at 569 members
Duties included:
Cultivated positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes
Conducted on-site seminars and workshops to generate interest in new club activities
Monitored proper execution and form of all clients and gently adjusted their positions
Served as a point of reference for fitness expertise within the club
Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment
Worked with clients to improve their overall endurance, strength, flexibility and balance
Reviewed weekly sales Numbers and club statistics to identify areas for improvement
Managed the Personal Trainer schedule and stayed within budgeted non-session hours
Successfully sold personal training packages totaling $7,000 in sales for the month of January 2016.

Sales Ambassador

Orangetheory Fitness

Atlanta, GA

03.2013 - 05.2015

Coordinated between billing department and customers to resolve problems
Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly
Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately
Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally
Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation
Entered data promptly and efficiently with a 100% accuracy rate
Worked night and weekend shifts during holiday season.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Personal Trainer

Personal Training Manager

Head Trainer

Head Personal Trainer

Founding Instructor

Regional Developer

Head Coach

Sales Ambassador

Education

No Degree - Strength And Conditioning

Certified Personal Trainer

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Skills

Accomplishments

Certification

Additional Information

Timeline

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