Veronica Bargas
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Dynamic fitness professional with over a decade in group fitness and personal training. Focused on driving member engagement and retention through impactful programming and community building while delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Head Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
Newport Beach & Corona Del Mar
05.2025 - Current
- Drove member engagement and retention via targeted outreach, follow-up, and community building efforts.
- Coach high-energy Orangetheory Fitness classes for members of all fitness levels.
- Supported studio operations, enhancing member experience through attentive service.
- Assisted with coach onboarding and participated in monthly leadership meetings to align strategies for improving studio performance.
Head Coach
Project R3SIN
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Hired, onboarded, and developed coaching staff to enhance team effectiveness and member experience.
- Designed and coached small-group strength and functional fitness classes.
- Delivered personal training while fostering a strong sense of community among members.
- Led team meetings and supported studio operations.
- Built and grew a boutique fitness business through strategic programming and efficient operations.
Tier 3 Trainer
Equinox
South Pasadena
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed individualized training programs based on client goals and assessments.
- Developed and nurtured a loyal personal training client base through tailored engagement and support.
- Provided one-on-one coaching that enhanced clients' strength, body composition, and functional movement skills.
- Instructed clients on exercise techniques, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits to promote overall wellness.
Head Coach/Lead Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
East Bay Area
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Coached high-performing teams, ensuring adherence to Orangetheory standards and fostering team cohesion.
- Collaborated with studio leadership to enhance performance metrics and strengthen community engagement.
- Facilitated coach onboarding and team meetings, contributing to enhanced member retention initiatives.
- Delivered engaging group fitness classes for up to 42 members.
Skills
- Group Fitness Coaching
- Personal Training
- Strength Training
- Functional Training
- HIIT Programming
- Program Development
- Member retention
- Community Building
- Staff coaching
- Leadership
- Communication
- Weight Management
Certification
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- CPR / Basic Life Support (American Safety Training Institute)
Accomplishments
- 11+ years of experience in the fitness industry
- Coached thousands of group fitness participants and personal training clients
- Public Speaker Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy (2022)
- Empowered Through Fitness Event Presenter (2022)
- NPC Bikini Competition Competitor (2022)
Timeline
Assistant Head Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
05.2025 - Current
Head Coach
Project R3SIN
11.2023 - 05.2025
Tier 3 Trainer
Equinox
02.2023 - 12.2023
Head Coach/Lead Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2017 - 04.2020