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Willie Owens

West Grove,PA

Summary

Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes. Certified Personal Trainer offers 20+ years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. Results-oriented and adaptable with passion for designing training and nutrition plans to maximize performance, improve endurance and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Personal Trainer

Factsfitness
Newtown Square, PA
11.2006 - Current
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with ahistory of injury.
  • Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

The William Penn Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
  • Defensive line/ Defensive Backs Coach)
  • Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop a cohesive football program.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.

Site supervisor

RHD
Philadelphia, PA
06.2004 - 07.2005
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
  • Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.

Fitness director

Bally Total Fitness
Willow Grove, PA
08.1998 - 05.2004
  • Responsible for developing personal training staff to train members and develop fitness programs as well as maintain profit and loss sales.
  • Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.

Residential aide

RHD- New Foundations
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.

Football Player

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Canadian Football League
Winnipeg, Manitoba
06.1998 - 08.1998
  • Participated in play design and successfully executed strategic plans tailored to specific opponents.
  • Followed strict training regimen, following individual coach and doctor recommendations to maintain career longevity.
  • Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
  • Achieved lifelong aspiration through proven work ethic, dedication and visualization.

Childcare worker

Carson Valley School
05.1995 - 06.1997
  • Responsible for the mentoring and emotional support for adjudicated youths from the ages of 14 to 19 years of age.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.

Life Skills Instructor-Program writer

Barber Resources, Delaware Valley
Philadelphia, PA
05.1993 - 02.1995
  • Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
  • Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.

05.1993 - 02.1995

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts Studies

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Management

Morehouse College (Online)
Atlanta, GA
12.2023

Skills

  • Small and Large Group Instruction
  • Fitness Program Design
  • Relationship and Community Building
  • Fitness-Level Accommodations
  • Fitness Evaluations
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Strength and Agility Training
  • Passion for Health and Fitness
  • New Client Assessments
  • Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
  • Communication and Interpersonal Connection
  • Individualized Training Programs
  • Exercise Strategies
  • Flexibility Exercises

Accomplishments

    Published Author in the library of congress

    Letterman's Club Penn State Track and Field

    1992 Olympic qualified 110 High Hurdles

    M.I.T School (Minister in training) December 2021 to present

Timeline

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

The William Penn Charter School
09.2008 - 06.2010

Head Personal Trainer

Factsfitness
11.2006 - Current

Site supervisor

RHD
06.2004 - 07.2005

Residential aide

RHD- New Foundations
01.2001 - 01.2003

Fitness director

Bally Total Fitness
08.1998 - 05.2004

Football Player

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Canadian Football League
06.1998 - 08.1998

Childcare worker

Carson Valley School
05.1995 - 06.1997

Life Skills Instructor-Program writer

Barber Resources, Delaware Valley
05.1993 - 02.1995

05.1993 - 02.1995

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts Studies

Temple University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Management

Morehouse College (Online)

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