Valerie Leland
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Dedicated sports professional with focus on maximizing athletic potential and improving performance metrics. Extensive experience in creating customized training plans that drive results. Known for collaborative team efforts and adaptability to changing training requirements. Skilled in performance analysis and injury prevention, ensuring athletes reach peak condition.
Professional educator with solid experience in promoting physical fitness and well-being. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, foster positive learning environment, and adapt to diverse student needs. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving goals through effective collaboration and communication. Skilled in various sports, fitness training methods, and student assessment techniques. Reliable and adaptable, always ready to meet changing needs and expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitness Manager/Fitness Coach
Anytime Fitness
01.2024 - Current
- Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work.
- Increased client retention by developing personalized fitness programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Managed a team of personal trainers, ensuring high-quality instruction and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured financial stability by managing budgets effectively, monitoring expenses closely while prioritizing necessary investments in staff development or equipment upgrades.
- Collaborated with other departments to create holistic wellness offerings for members, including nutrition counseling and group exercise classes.
- Boosted membership sales by implementing targeted marketing strategies and hosting open house events.
- Managed fitness centers, recreation facilities and aquatic programs with emphasis on safety.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to offer exclusive discounts or services for gym members.
- Maintained clean and safe facilities by enforcing strict health guidelines, reducing injury rates among clients.
- Evaluated existing equipment and made recommendations regarding new purchases or repairs.
- Implemented effective social media strategies facilitate new business and promote patronage in existing customers.
- Coordinated educational seminars on topics such as injury prevention or sports-specific training techniques.
Physical Education Teacher
Gadsden School District
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
Sports Recreation Coordinator
FAMU Recreational Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community.
- Developed strong relationships with local organizations, fostering partnerships that enhanced the quality of recreation programs offered.
- Prepared and distributed flyers, press releases and brochures to generate interest in established programs and events.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Youth Sports Coordinator/General Site Manager
I9 Sports Organization
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Tracked participant progress throughout the season using digital tools that facilitated data analysis and informed coaching decisions.
- Organized successful fundraising events that generated additional financial support for the sports program.
- Increased youth participation in sports programs by organizing engaging events and promoting community involvement.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of programs on an ongoing basis, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued success in meeting organizational goals.
- Established clear lines of communication between parents, coaches, volunteers, and administrators by holding regular meetings and providing updates on program developments.
- Streamlined program registration process to increase efficiency and participant satisfaction.
- Recruited skilled coaches who shared the organization's values of promoting youth development through sports.
- Coordinated schedules for games, practices, and tournaments while taking into account the availability of coaches, volunteers, and facilities.
Correctional Sergeant
Jefferson Correctional Institution
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, resulting in fair disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
Physical Education Teacher
COAST Charter
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
Correctional Officer
Liberty Correctional Institution
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in security unit.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Vpk lead Teacher
Greater Miracle Temple Academy
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
- Enforced the school’s student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
- Gross motor skills
- Fine motor skills
- Penmanship
- Creating different teaching methods
Overnight Stocker
Toys R Us
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Realigned merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks a professional appeal.
- Met incoming trucks and used forklifts to move pallets to staging areas.
- Unboxed product and placed on shelves in an attractive manner according to layout guidelines.
- Collected assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from the sales floor.
- Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
- Completed all daily tasks and special assignments with an efficient and quality-driven approach.
- Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays.
- Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
- Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company’s mission and values.
- Verified that all customers received receipts for their purchases.
Direct Care Staff
Avail health and behavioral Solutions
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.
Direct Care Staff
Loving Arms LLC
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
- Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Enforced the on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences.
- Picked products for specific routes according to pick sheets.
- Sorted items according to its destination.
- Handled inventory control and cycle counting procedures.
- Ensured package containers were loaded into forklifts and transported into packaging areas.
- Labeled packages according to instructions provided on work orders.
- Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
Team Leader
City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department
04.2009 - 08.2012
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which helped resolve issues and conflicts quickly.
- Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member.
- Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
- Coaching youth ages 5-18
- Arts and Craft
- Recreational activity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical education
Lane College
Jackson, Tennessee2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
East Georgia State College
Tallahassee, FL2015
Skills
- Knowledgeable in Education, warehouse and Customer Service
- Team oversight
- Goal-oriented
- Skilled problem solver
- Shipping and receiving professional
- Strong client relations
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Natural leader
- Team building expertise
- Employee relations
- MS Windows proficient
- Excellent work ethic
- Merchandising
- Client service
- Safety processes and procedures
- Customer-oriented
- Stocking
- Retail merchandising experience
- Positive and friendly
- Creative problem solver
- Quick learner
- Computer literate
- Training development aptitude
- Motivated team player
- Shipment processing
- Exceptional communication skills
- Health promotion
- Facility management
- Strength training
- Injury prevention
- Functional training
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Restraint techniques
Timeline
Fitness Manager/Fitness Coach
Anytime Fitness
01.2024 - Current
Sports Recreation Coordinator
FAMU Recreational Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Physical Education Teacher
Gadsden School District
01.2023 - 05.2024
Youth Sports Coordinator/General Site Manager
I9 Sports Organization
01.2023 - 12.2023
Correctional Sergeant
Jefferson Correctional Institution
01.2021 - 05.2023
Physical Education Teacher
COAST Charter
08.2020 - 05.2022
Correctional Officer
Liberty Correctional Institution
01.2019 - 03.2021
Vpk lead Teacher
Greater Miracle Temple Academy
01.2018 - 11.2018
Overnight Stocker
Toys R Us
09.2017 - 12.2017
Direct Care Staff
Avail health and behavioral Solutions
05.2017 - 12.2017
Direct Care Staff
Loving Arms LLC
01.2017 - 05.2017
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
01.2012 - 07.2013
Team Leader
City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Department
04.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Physical education
Lane College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
East Georgia State College
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