William G Smith
Orlando,FL
Summary
Retired law enforcement officer with extensive experience in coaching group fitness, dedicated to empowering clients of all fitness levels to achieve health and wellness goals. Proven track record as a motivated Fitness Instructor, fostering a supportive and engaging environment that inspires individuals to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Passionate about promoting the belief that health is a conscious lifestyle choice essential for longevity and overall happiness. Committed to leveraging leadership and motivational skills to drive positive transformations in clients' lives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Fitness Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
St Louis, MO
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Designed and implemented engaging group fitness classes tailored to diverse participant needs.
- Fostered a motivating environment, encouraging members to achieve personal fitness goals.
- Utilized heart rate monitoring technology to optimize workout effectiveness and member engagement.
- Mentored junior coaches, enhancing team performance and instructional quality.
Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer
Illinois State Police
Springfield, IL
08.2014 - 07.2024
- Conducted commercial motor vehicle inspections as a member of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit.
- Enforced regulations set forth by the United States Department of Transportation.
- Conducted investigations of driver's, vehicles and companies involved in commercial motor vehicle accidents involving property damage, serious injury and death.
- Escorted commercial motor vehicles transporting radioactive materials through the state of Illinois and also conducted inspections on these materials for safety and securement as well as the vehicles transporting the radioactive materials.
Day shift patrol
Illinois State Police
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Patrolled state-maintained highways while handling various calls for service.
- Volunteer member of the state wide control team with deployments to NATO summit in Chicago in 2012 and several other civil disturbances throughout Illinois.
Full time range officer
Illinois State Police
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Conducted quarterly qualification shoots for approximately 180 personnel within the district of assignment.
- Maintained inventory of all firearms and ammunition within the district of assignment.
- Entered and maintained records for all personnel within district of assignment as it pertains to anything associated with training, inventory and maintenance of firearms and ammunition.
- Assisted local and federal agencies in the area when they requested to utilize our facilities to conduct their required training.
Evening shift patrol
Illinois State Police
03.2002 - 01.2007
- Patrolled state-maintained highways while handling various calls for service.
- Field training officer (FTO) responsible for supervising, training and transitioning troopers out of the academy with equipment, report writing and proper enforcement of the laws.
Midnight shift patrol
Illinois State Police
09.1999 - 03.2002
- Patrolled interstates under the direction of the Illinois Toll-Highway Authority in the Chicago suburbs.
- Responded to calls for service while enforcing laws of the state of Illinois as well of laws specifically written for enforcement on the Illinois Tollways.
Illinois State Police Academy
04.1999 - 09.1999
- Selected to attend academy after a rigorous 1 year hiring process.
- Graduated in the top half of class with no disciplinary issues.
- Passed all physical skills and tests without the need for remediation or re-testing.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Health Education
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, ILSkills
- Class management
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Strength training
- Functional training
Additional information
2001- Illinois State Police Medal of Honor, 2012- Department Service Ribbon for contributions to the NATO summit detail., 2020- Department Unit Citation for responding with the department crowd control team to numerous protests and civil unrest., 2022-Violent Crime Expressway ribbon for service on the violent crime detail in Chicago combating expressway shootings and violence.
Job-related training
- Maintained BLS/AED certification throughout years of employment with Illinois State Police.
- Certified range officer/firearms instructor 1/2007-7/2024 (retired).
- Certified rapid deployment (active shooter response) instructor 7/2007-7/2024.
- Field Force Extrication certified 3/2012 at Department of Homeland Security training facility, Anniston, AL and deployed to the NATO summit in Chicago 5/2012.
Timeline
Group Fitness Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2022 - 10.2025
Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Officer
Illinois State Police
08.2014 - 07.2024
Day shift patrol
Illinois State Police
01.2009 - 08.2009
Full time range officer
Illinois State Police
01.2007 - 01.2009
Evening shift patrol
Illinois State Police
03.2002 - 01.2007
Midnight shift patrol
Illinois State Police
09.1999 - 03.2002
Illinois State Police Academy
04.1999 - 09.1999
Bachelor's degree - Health Education
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale