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Symantha Donaldson

Nacogdoches,Texas

Summary

Proactive Leadership Team Member with extensive experience in planning campus outreach events, leading faith-based groups, and developing customized fitness programs. Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and performance improvement with a demonstrated commitment to professional development. Brings strategic thinking, authentic friendship, and a holistic approach to fostering growth and wellbeing. Also has a deep desire to share the Gospel with those who may believe that they are too far gone from God's love.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Leadership Team Member

St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry
01.2022 - Current
  • Helped to plan the campus outreach events each summer prior to the start of the school year.
  • Fostered authentic friendships and increased divine intimacy through the leadership of a bible study and discipleship groups.
  • Taught a small group of 12 sixth graders about the importance of their faith in faith formation classes.
  • Taught a small group of 10 eighth graders about the importance of their faith in faith formation classes.
  • Taught a small group of high school students about the importance of their faith in high school faith formation.
  • Was part of both growing and commissioned discipleship groups.

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
  • Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
  • Implemented nutritional guidance alongside physical training plans, yielding more comprehensive results for clients' overall wellbeing.
  • Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.

CrossFit Coach

CrossFit Nac
08.2021 - Current
  • Modified exercises to meet specific participant limitations and needs.
  • Enhanced athlete performance through ongoing assessment, feedback, and personalized coaching adjustments.
  • Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry trends and research findings to ensure training effectiveness.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development by participating in CrossFit certifications, workshops, and seminars.
  • Assisted injured athletes in developing modified workout plans to facilitate their safe return to full functionality.
  • Mentored new coaches by sharing knowledge of CrossFit methodologies, principles of exercise science, and effective communication strategies.
  • Monitored participant progress and provided positive reinforcement to support goal achievement.
  • Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
  • Became a co-owner of the gym based upon the responsibility I showed and my desire to innovate the gym.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
12-2024

Skills

  • Disciplined
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Influencing Others
  • Performance Improvement
  • Optimistic and easy going
  • Open to criticism
  • Attentive
  • Authentic friend

Timeline

Leadership Team Member

St. Mary's Catholic Campus Ministry
01.2022 - Current

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed
01.2022 - Current

CrossFit Coach

CrossFit Nac
08.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Stephen F. Austin State University
Symantha Donaldson