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Education
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Yvonne "YvanMari" Parron

Memphis,TN

Summary

Highly skilled and detail oriented with 15+ years of professional experience in the health and fitness industry. Eager to apply expertise in fitness, health and wellness to provide customized plans that will impact client outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant/Fitness Coach

Elevation Fitness & Wellness
Memphis, TN
01.2016 - 05.2022
  • Provided sub-vendor wellness and marketing services to Cigna Healthcare Clients.
  • Wrote and produced instructional video segments for corporations and local government featuring various Fitness & Wellness topics.
  • Created wellness newsletters and multimedia/web-based content for the City of Memphis and Memphis Light Water & Gas.
  • Conducted onsite Group Fitness Classes for City of Memphis and MLG&W employee.
  • Developed customized fitness programs and 1:1 coaching for MLGW Wellness groups.
  • Fitness Contributor and producer of WREG's "Fit Mom Segment" on the Live @ 9 Morning Show.

Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor

Omni Fitness
Collierville, TN
10.2012 - 11.2014
  • Trained and developed personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic short-term and long-term goals.
  • Maintained files detailing personal fitness activity, records, and contracts in Omni's online tracking system.
  • Instructed Turbo-Kick, Cardio Aquatics and Boot Camp Group Fitness Classes.
  • Developed format for Summer Body Fit total body conditioning class a fusion of strength, kickboxing and high intensity cardio intervals.

Group Fitness Instructor

French Riviera Spa
Memphis, TN
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Instructed Cardio Kick-Boxing, Bootcamp Fitness, Beach Body Fitness classes at Mid-town, Cordova and Whitehaven locations.
  • Served as a sub-teacher for all French Riviera Spa locations within the greater Memphis area.

Group Fitness Instructor

Newport Swim & Fitness
Jersey City, NJ
03.2011 - 09.2012
  • Taught high-energy, instructor-led exercise classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, muscular strength, and flexibility.
  • Created the format for the Total Body Fit conditioning class with an emphasis on strength and cardiovascular endurance.
  • Served as a sub-instructor for Zumba Fitness and Salsa Dance Classes.

Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor

New York Sports Club
New York, NY
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Instructed Boot Camp Fitness, Cardio, Kickboxing, and Strength Training classes at Jersey City, NJ, Chelsea Piers and 42nd and Broadway premier clubs in New York City.
  • Developed personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs based on NASM guidelines.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
  • Managed the Xpressline circuit training process, demonstrating proper use of equipment including form technique, and tracked the fitness progress of each participant.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Howard University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Strong leadership
  • Class Instruction
  • Group fitness
  • Personalized Instruction
  • Marketing
  • Boot Camp Training
  • Program Planning
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Engaging personality

Accomplishments

  • Ms. Fitness USA 2011 - National Competitor
  • Ms. Fitness USA 2011 - New York State Qualifier

Certification

  • NASM Foundations Fitness Training Essentials 1 & 2
  • Certified Wellness Coach Certification (CCWC) Chapman Institute
  • American Council on Exercise - Group Fitness Instructor Certification
  • Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Group Fitness Instructor Certificate Exp. 3/20/2026

Timeline

Consultant/Fitness Coach

Elevation Fitness & Wellness
01.2016 - 05.2022

Group Fitness Instructor

French Riviera Spa
03.2013 - 03.2014

Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor

Omni Fitness
10.2012 - 11.2014

Group Fitness Instructor

Newport Swim & Fitness
03.2011 - 09.2012

Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor

New York Sports Club
01.2005 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Howard University
Yvonne "YvanMari" Parron