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Work History
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Tony Cropper

Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Dynamic Certified Personal Trainer with a proven track record at Golfphysique, LLC, excelling in client assessment and fitness program design. Renowned for building strong relationships and motivating clients to achieve their health goals, while ensuring safety and effectiveness in exercise instruction. Committed to delivering personalized nutrition guidance and exceptional customer service.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Personal Trainer-Sole Proprietor

Golfphysique,LLC
Chesapeake, VA
01.2020 - 03.2025
  • Assessed client's physical condition, health status and current level of fitness.
  • Kept accurate records of client's progress including attendance, measurements and goals achieved.
  • Coached and encouraged participants during exercises and routines.
  • Led, instructed and motivated individuals during warm-up, Cool Down, strength training and mobility activities.
  • Demonstrated proper breathing techniques and meditation exercises.
  • Set expectations and held clients accountable to their fitness programs
  • Built and continually expanded knowledge and expertise on latest fitness trends and programs.
  • Built and established relationships with clients to help in pursuit of fitness goals.
  • Studied multiple programs to provide health education, wellness and fitness program development to clients.
  • Instructed clients on proper form and technique for various exercises.
  • Provided personalized fitness programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Developed customized nutrition plans to support healthy lifestyle changes.
  • Enforced safety rules and procedures to minimize injuries.

Veterans Program Specialist

U.S. Dept. of Labor
Norfolk, VA
06.2013 - 02.2025
  • Reviewed grants, proposals, budgets, and invoices associated with each project.
  • Provided oversight of projects throughout the Federal grant cycle process.
  • Organized workshops to inform potential applicants about available grants, eligibility criteria, application deadlines.
  • Provided oversight on the development of corrective action plans related to identified goal deficiencies.
  • Provided oversight to ensure compliance with grant conditions of awards.
  • Provided training on grants management policies and procedures to grant recipients as needed or requested.
  • Prepared quarterly reports summarizing program activities for funding sources, or government oversight bodies.
  • Provided oversight of grantee staff assigned to projects, and monitored progress against established goals.
  • Evaluated requests from eligible organizations seeking grants or funding from government agencies.
  • Created budgets for proposed grants and tracked spending against those budgets.
  • Reviewed accounts receivable and payable functions, payroll processing, and project allowable costs during onsite visits.
  • Adhered to Ethical standards of Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch.

Recruiter-Personnel Procurement

U.S. Marine Corps
Virginia Beach, VA
04.1990 - 08.1994
  • Utilized various sourcing methods including direct mailings, job boards, and networking events.
  • Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment cycle processes.
  • Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated recruitment needs.
  • Updated and maintained candidate records in the recruitment database.
  • Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment for specialized training.
  • Prepared each recruit for the rigors of 12-week Basic Training.
  • Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, physical qualification.
  • Built relationships with universities, colleges, and high school career counselors.
  • Coordinated and attended career fairs and recruitment events on campuses to source candidates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Financial Management

Park University
Kansas City, MO
08-1999

Skills

  • Client assessment
  • Fitness program design
  • Nutritional guidance
  • Exercise instruction
  • Progress tracking
  • Equipment safety
  • Customer service
  • Brand Ambassador
  • Recruiting
  • Relationship building
  • Motivational coaching
  • Training
  • Leadership

Certification

  • W.I.T.S. Certified Personal Trainer Expires DEC 2026
  • American Red Cross- CPR/AED Expires SEP 2026

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Personal Trainer-Sole Proprietor

Golfphysique,LLC
01.2020 - 03.2025

Veterans Program Specialist

U.S. Dept. of Labor
06.2013 - 02.2025

Recruiter-Personnel Procurement

U.S. Marine Corps
04.1990 - 08.1994

Bachelor of Science - Financial Management

Park University

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