Brandon Kress

Email: abp3m8@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ** ***** ** #*

City: Putnam

State: CT

Zip: 06260

Country: USA

Phone: 860-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: $50,000

Willing to Relocate

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Brandon Kress (CSCS)

41 Grove St. #3

Putnam, CT 06260

Phone: 860-***-****

Email: abp3m8@r.postjobfree.com

Educational Background

2002-2006 Diploma

Putnam High School, Putnam, CT

2006-2008 University of Connecticut at Avery Point, Groton, CT

Major area of study - Business

2008 University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Pre-Kinesiology Major

2009-2011 Diploma, Bachelors in Science

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Kinesiology - Strength and Conditioning Major

Advisor: Dr. William Kraemer

Professional Experience:

2012 - Present Personal Trainer, Plainfield, CT

I am currently a personal trainer at Just Performance Fitness, LLC in Plainfield, CT. At this gym I work with a team of experienced, certified trainers who share a passion for people and fitness. Our mission is to help every individual who walks through the door meet their fitness goals. In addition to personal training I also run group classes. The classes I run now are circuit based and I run them for kids ages 8-13 and a regular class for anyone 14 years old and above. Running these classes and training individuals at Just Performance Fitness has helped me with individualizing programs as well as dealing with people of all ages.

2012 - Present Strength and Conditioning Coach, Putnam, CT

Strength and Conditioning coach for Quinebaug Valley Pride Football team.

Responsibilities include: Program design and implementation for pre-season, in-season, and off-season. As well as, weight room management and scheduling.

2011 - Present Volunteer Strength Coach, Putnam, CT

I train a number of athletes from Putnam High School who have shown interest in improving their athletic performance. I have trained members of the boy`s basketball, football, soccer, track & field, and baseball teams; As well as members of the girl`s basketball and soccer teams.

2010-Present Putnam High School Basketball Coach, Putnam CT

Responsibilities include: Head Junior Varsity Coach, Assistant Varsity Coach, and Assistance with practice structure, drills, and strength and Conditioning.

Everyday I learn something new while I coach. Coaching is a passion of mine and I feel like the things I learn help me not only be a better coach and leader but also a better person in general.

2011 Student Intern at the University of Connecticut, Storrs CT

Responsibilities include: Cleaning, organizing and taking care of equipment; assisting the strength coaches with the teams they coach; observing the daily responsibilities and activities of college strength and conditioning coaches; learning practical application of strength and conditioning programing, tactics, and techniques.

2009 Student observer, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

As a student observer I spent approximately 100 hours observing athletic trainers at UConn, Pomfert Prep High School, and Windham High School. The majority of my time was spent in the Burton Family Football Complex at UConn where I observed the athletic trainers, stocked training equipment, and helped out with pre-practice set up. I learned a great deal of information on rehabilitation methods for injured athletes. Also I learned about preventative measures to help protect athletes from future injury.

2009 Volunteer, Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT

During my time at Day Kimball Hospital I was positioned in the physical therapy department where i mainly observed the therapists. I was able to see and learn about pre and post surgery therapy; and also therapy for a wide variety of injuries that did not require surgery. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and all of the things I was able to see and learn about.

2009 Intern, Nichols college; Dudley, MA

At Nichols College I was an intern for the Athletic Trainer. While there I was able to learn the intricacies of the athletic training profession and see them performed first hand. Though I was unable to get any hands on experience this was a good overall learning experience for me.

2008-2009 Volunteer coach, Putnam high school; Putnam, CT

During the Putnam High School 2008-2009 basketball season I was able to volunteer for assistance with the team. My main responsibilities where to help the team with skill drills and also perform personal training sessions with some of the athletes. During these sessions my main focus was to improve areas that specific players struggled with.

2007 Camp coach, Providence College; providence, RI

At the 2007 Tim Welsh summer basketball camp at Providence College, I was able to coach the Putnam High School J.V. basketball team. I gained a great deal of experience working with high school athletes. I also learned a lot about being a leader and a coach.

Additional Professional Experience:

2012 - Present Life Insurance Agent, Connecticut

I work for National Agents Alliance. We work with a number of life insurance companies to provide people with the best, most affordable, life insurance options for them and their families.

2011-2012 High School Paraprofessional, Putnam, CT

I worked as a paraprofessional at Putnam High School. As a paraprofessional I was part of the special education department where we specialized in educational assistance for the learning impaired as well as students with behavior issues.

2009-2012 Minutemen Home Services, Woodstock CT

At Minutemen Home Services we are professional painters, landscapers, and renovators. We paint houses inside and out, mow lawns, remove leaves, clean gutters, remove snow, and fix any minor household repairs. Through this job I have acquired a skill set in all these areas. I enjoy manual labor and working outdoors.

2008 Central Auto Group, Plainfield CT

At central auto group I delivered and picked up cars from other dealers and personal car owners. I also detailed cars and prepped cars for sale, and was in charge of landscape upkeep and lot management.

2006-2007 Sears Essentials, Putnam CT

At sears I was a salesmen for the hardware and lawn care departments. I learned sales techniques and interactional skills.

2006 Herb Chambers Ford, Westborough MA

Main responsibilities were management of the car lot. Keeping the lot clean and the cars parked in the right spots and order. Also responsible for retrieving and picking up cars for salesmen.

Certifications & Licenses

CPR & First Aid - American Heart Association

CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) - NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)

Insured Member - Connecticut High School Coaches Association

Life Insurance Producer License - State of Connecticut Insurance Department

Memberships

2010-Present Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

2007-Present Member of the National Society for Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

The NSCS is an honors society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores. Members must be in the top 20% of their class. I joined as a sophomore at the University of Connecticut at Avery Point and have been a member ever since. This society is a gateway for scholarships, career building, networking, service, leadership and much more.

2010 Natchaug School Tutoring program

For this program I was part of a group of UConn students who travel to the Natchaug Elementary School in Willimantic, CT, where we helped the students as part of an after school academic program. We helped them with their homework and also joined them for their recess where we get to take a little break from schoolwork to have some fun.

Honors and Awards

Award of Excellence, University of Connecticut at Avery Point.

Deans List first 4 Semesters in College.

Captain of Avery Point Basketball Team 1 year.

Scholar-Athlete Award for Football in High School.

Captain of the Football team in High School.

Omer Valade Unsung Hero Award for football in High School.

ECC Sportsmanship Award for football 2005.

ECC Sportsmanship Award for basketball in 2006.

Honor Roll in High School.

Athletic Experience

2 years College Basketball UConn Avery Point 2006 - 2008

4 years of basketball in H.S. 2002 - 2006 (2 J.V. and 2 Varsity)

3 years of Football in H.S. 2003 - 2006 (3 Varsity)

Hobbies

Reading: leadership books, personal development books, and the Bible. Outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, rock climbing, white water rafting. Sports, I enjoy most sports but am most actively involved with basketball; I participate in Men`s leagues in my area. Music, I enjoy playing my guitar. Training/weight lifting, as a trainer I like to practice what I preach and display in my own life that if you set certain goals for yourself then you can reach them. Spending quality time with my family, I am married with no kids yet, I am an uncle of 1, and am part of a very close knit family.

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