Santiago del Castillo
OBJECTIVE To obtain an available position as a Fitness
Specialist.
EDUCATION University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
& CERTIFICATIONS B.S. in Exercise Science, 2009
American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Health Fitness Specialist (CHFS)
American Red Cross
Certified CPR/AED/First Aid Responder
RELEVANT Applied Anatomy & First Aid/CPR/AED
COURSEWORK Kinesiology General Physiology
Biomechanics Nutrition in Exercise &
Cardiovascular Physiology Sport
Prevention & Care of Sports
Clinical Exercise Injuries
Physiology Sports Physiology
Essentials of Strength Sports Psychology
Training & Conditioning Structure & Function of
Exercise Nutrition & Human Body
Women's Health Research Methods in Physical
Exercise Physiology Activity
Exercise Testing & Work Site & Health Promotion
Prescription
Women's Health
COMPUTER SKILLS IBM-PC, Windows XP, MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet, email, Netscape,
Internet Explorer
PROFESSIONAL MediFit Corporate Services, Scranton, PA
EXPERIENCE Senior Health & Fitness Specialist (May 2009 - Present)
Perform fitness assessments, determine exercise
prescriptions, and design workout programs for a
diverse population, including a variety of high-risk
clientele.
Provide one-on-one consulting, training and motivation.
Development, delivery and evaluation of health
promotion, incentive and other specialty programs.
Instruction of group exercise classes.
Perform administrative tasks associated with facility
operations.
Supervise and monitor exercise participants.
Assist Program Manager (PM) in reporting monthly
reports based on fitness center utilization,
penetration, outcomes, and future programming.
Work closely with PM to create and implement annual
strategic and marketing plan to consistently meet
corporate contract.
Implementation of programs designed specifically around
member recruitment and inactive member participation.
Supervise per diem health fitness specialists and group
exercise instructors to meet client needs/corporate
contract, as well as, mentoring staff when necessary.
Managing and operating facility when PM on
vacation/leave of absence.
Team Lead on monthly Regional Site Staff Calls.
Site Safety Coordinator; Comply with OSHA safety/health
regulations and perform quarterly safety audits.
Highly oriented in costumer service.
Provide additional staffing to regional sites when
needed.
Collaborate closely with vendors and health promotion
companies to provide corporate associates with health
fairs, lunch & learn programs, recreational events, and
blood drives.
Present new industry trends to Regional Account Manager
on quarterly site visits as ways to stay competitive in
the business.
Bryon Recreational Center - University Campus,
Scranton, PA
Weight Room Monitor (Feb. 2006 - May 2009)
Monitor - Ensuring the safety of those using the
athletic facility. Writing out accidents reports.
Assisting in spotting those who had difficulty managing
weights. Organizing athletic facility before closing.
Skill Area: Knowledge of weight lifting and exercise.
Communication Skills.
Organizational Skills, Management.
Knickerbocker Yacht Club, Port Washington, NY
Bartender/Launch Driver (May 2003 - August 2008)
Waiter/Bartender - Aiding to the customers' needs.
Keeping a level of urgency when multitasking.
Launch Driver: Practicing boat safety. Using necessary
CPR/First Aid skills when needed. Taking responsibility
for the members on board.
Skill Area: Communication, Problem Solving,
Multitasking, Water Safety.
Organizational Skills, Management.
Sands Point Golf Course, Port Washington, NY
Grounds Maintenance (June 2007-August 2007)
Grounds Maintenance - Ensuring proper grooming of the
course. Raking sand traps, cutting trees, mowing
greens, etc.
Skill Area: Manual Labor, Communication Skills, Nature
awareness.
Organizational Skills, Punctuality.
ACTIVITIES A 4-year member of the University of Scranton Men's
Lacrosse team. Volunteer experience at the Jewish Home
of Pennsylvania where I spent my time talking with
residents and helping out during arts and crafts.
Likewise, I volunteered at the Scranton Area Garden
Exchange (SAGE), where I assisted in planting
vegetables that would be donated to those with low
income and in need. Member on the committee in planning
the Leahy Medical Center in McGurrin Hall at the
university. Volunteered my services at the St. Francis
of Assisi Soup Kitchen, feeding those less fortunate
than myself. Member of Recreational Network which
coordinates and runs events such as Race for the Cure,
Associate Appreciation Day, Child Day, Walk for
Leukemia.
REFERENCES References upon request.
Permanent Address:
20 Laurel Drive
Scranton, PA 18505
Contact Information:
Cell: 516-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***