Aaron Thurman
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Seasoned Youth Leader with 6+ years experience working with Inner-City Youth of all ages in Childhood Education and Multiple Certifications. Team leader with strong oral and written communication skills and an analytical and problem solving aptitude. Accountability is very important, without this element people will never be active to solve a problem inside the work place or in everyday life.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meijer Asset Protection
Meijer
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored and analyzed customer behavior to identify and respond to potential theft and fraud incidents.
- Follow all company guidelines
- Work well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement loss prevention policies and procedures.
- Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
- Worked closely with law enforcement in investigating and solving theft and fraud cases.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies and programs to minimize shrinkage.
Wellness Coach
YMCA
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Provide market research and generate leads using social media (Facebook) in order to target prospective clients
- Develop nutritional classes and provide some exercises for patients with diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension and obesity
- Front desk liaison for clients, aid in booking and rescheduling appointments, suggesting additional services
- Aid patients with EKG setup, monitoring of blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels during exercise
- Calibrate EKG strips and transfer client data such as maximum blood pressure, heart rate, workload, and perceive exertion
- Teach TRX classes, abs and core
- Coach HIIT classes in large and small settings
- Place weights, barbells & dumbbells onto steel support racks
- Target possible hourly employees to become wellness coordinators for greater program growth
- Body evaluations; BMI, fat percentage, mass percentage, and administer questionnaires
- Conduct wellness assessments for diverse population including; BMI, strength and cardiovascular fitness
- Program and execute CrossFit methodology in group classes for adults and kids
- Inspire, encourage, teach, correct, and challenge school age kids in proper fitness protocol
- Coordinate operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies
- Assist in reducing negative impacts on individuals plague with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Camp Counselor Christian Park
City of Indianapolis Parks Department
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Working with other camp staff members to plan and coordinate camp events
- Leading and supporting campers to participate in age-appropriate activities
- Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and prevent accidents
- Cleaning, maintaining and ensuring proper use of camp facilities and equipment
- Reporting and recording details of incidents, such as accidents or rule violations, to parents and camp staff
- Memorizing all emergency procedures and enforcing camp rules
- Participating in staff meetings.
Wrestling Coach
Wrestling Coach Howe High School & Middle School
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Work with parents, athletic directors and other coaches to create better opportunities for kids
- Assist coaching with freshman and junior varsity squad
- Teach core values of wrestling and instill discipline
- Set multiple school records for most individual CIF placers
- Support and promote new NAIA and WAWA wrestling program
- Recruit and scout future student athletes in accordance with NCAA policies
- Instruct, train and mentor all members of freshman wrestling team
- Maintain current knowledge and abide by NCAA rules, policies, and procedures
- Work within high school varsity and JV wrestling program, and help to integrating individual coaching style
- Instruct kids from ages youth -6th grade on wrestling techniques, discipline, respect, and most of all team work
- Encourage leadership and teamwork development of students by overseeing and participating in physical activities.
Summer Camp Counselor
Broad Ripple Park
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Working with other camp staff members to plan and coordinate camp events
- Leading and supporting campers to participate in age-appropriate activities
- Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and prevent accidents
- Cleaning, maintaining and ensuring proper use of camp facilities and equipment
- Reporting and recording details of incidents, such as accidents or rule violations, to parents and camp staff
- Memorizing all emergency procedures and enforcing camp rules
- Participating in staff meetings.
Wrestling Coach
Shortridge Highschool
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Assist coaching with freshman and junior varsity squad
- Teach core values of wrestling and instill discipline
- Set multiple school records for most individual CIF placers
- Support and promote new NAIA and WAWA wrestling program
- Recruit and scout future student athletes in accordance with NCAA policies
- Instruct, train and mentor all members of freshman wrestling team
- Maintain current knowledge and abide by NCAA rules, policies, and procedures
- Work within high school varsity and JV wrestling program, and help to integrating individual coaching style
- Instruct kids from ages youth -6th grade on wrestling techniques, discipline, respect, and most of all team work
- Encourage leadership and teamwork development of students by overseeing and participating in physical activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Martin University
Indianapolis, IN11.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Indiana University
Bloomington, INHigh School Diploma -
Arsenal Technical High School
Indianapolis, IN06.2011
Skills
- Spanish (Novice)
- Personal Trainer
- Group fitness
- Sports coach
- Body mechanics
- Kickboxing
- Social media marketing (10 years)
- Staff Training
- Loss prevention strategies
- Incident Reporting
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Innovation Skills
Certification
- CPR, 08/2018
- How to address a Gunshot wound, 12/2022
- NEFTA, 12/2019
- CERTIFIED PHYSICAL TRAINER, 11/2012
- PACE Certificate from Indiana University Bloomington, 11/2012
- Political & Civic Engagement Certificate from Indiana University Bloomington
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Awards
- Reference #Coach Watts Athletic Director 317-997-3321, one Semi-State Qualifier, Three Regional Qualifiers
- Reference #Kathy Fitzgerald 317-327-7099, for Indy Parks, Broad Ripple Park Supervisor
- Reference #Coach Benard Mickel 317-691-5909, City Champions
Timeline
Meijer Asset Protection
Meijer
02.2023 - Current
Wellness Coach
YMCA
08.2018 - 01.2020
Camp Counselor Christian Park
City of Indianapolis Parks Department
08.2016 - 12.2018
Wrestling Coach
Wrestling Coach Howe High School & Middle School
11.2014 - 02.2015
Summer Camp Counselor
Broad Ripple Park
07.2014 - 10.2014
Wrestling Coach
Shortridge Highschool
11.2013 - 02.2014
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Martin University
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Indiana University
High School Diploma -
Arsenal Technical High School