State University Training

James E. Redding III

**** ****** **** *****, ******, GA 30096 678-***-****, *************@*****.*** Education/Certifications

• Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA - Graduation Date: 07/2016 Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, GPA-3.5

• American Heart Association (valid until 04/19) - Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED Relevant Work Experience

Sports Performance Coach/Personal Trainer, Pure Fit Performance - Duluth, GA 08/10-Present

• Developed sports specific exercise programs for youth/high school athletes in speed and agility, strength and conditioning, hand/eye coordination and mobility training.

•Instructed-Motivated clients during High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Circuit Training, Functional Core, and Strength & Conditioning training sessions.

•Usage of Periodization Training and Injury Prevention techniques due to proper form, safety, and public health.

• Administrated clients by confirming fitness assessments before workout regimen such as body measurements, BMI, blood pressure, oxygen levels, weight, and fitness levels.

• Improved clients’ overall health with structured training sessions; started and implemented health programs for kids, Children Overweight/Obesity Prevention Program, between the ages of 9-16 years old to help combat against Childhood Obesity and Diabetes.

Performance Personal Trainer /Class Instructor, X3 Sports - Marietta, GA 10/16-11/16

• Performed fitness assessments and used PAR-Q/ Health History consultations on new or established members.

• Provided one on one or group training sessions to specific clients.

• Taught successful fitness classes such as Power Track (weight training), Fast Track (speed and agility), Youth Boxing, and Youth Sports Performance.

• Instructed members during classes to perform exercises safely and efficiently by demonstration of proper form and technique to conduct specific movements assigned.

Internship/Volunteer Work

Strength and Conditioning Coach, Norcross Sports Training Academy (NSTA) - Norcross, GA 05/14-08/14

• Assisted in fitness assessments/prescreened potential and frequent athletes attending the facility.

• Shadowed the Director of Strength and Conditioning, Eric Alexander; demonstrated/implemented impactful exercises for clients.

Physical Therapy Technician, Interim Healthcare - Atlanta, GA 06/11-08/11

• Shadowed and worked alongside PT, Michael McKinney, for his practice in Gerontology administering BP readings, oxygen levels, and performed specific exercise regimen to older clients associated with debilitating diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, etc.

• Conducted successful one-hour fitness classes twice a week for seniors of about 35-40 people mostly sitting, used gait belts during one on one therapeutic exercise sessions for specific clients, observed clients balance, ROM, sitting, standing, and documented all visits using the Interim Healthcare (InterPath PT visit note).

• Worked with patients at three assisted living facilities weekly (Mon-Sat) in the Atlanta area such as Big Bethel Village, Summerset Assisted Living, and Hapeville Manor Assisted Living overseeing around 6-10 patients a day.

Exercise Science Majors Club, Kennesaw State University- Kennesaw, Ga 08/14-08/16

•Assisted in community affairs, set up 5k walk/jog races, informed students and the public to learn more about healthy lifestyles and wellness through public speaking and handing out brochures, a volunteer clinical worker at Kennesaw State University’s Health Fair Event facilitating a 3 min Queens College Step Test on students and the general public rendering results to each individual determining their Cardiovascular and Aerobic fitness levels. Assistant Coach, Gwinnett County - Duluth, GA 09/15-02/16

• Basketball Coach for Middle School AAU Duluth Mustangs Boys team in Gwinnett for GBL (Gwinnett Basketball League); successfully mentored and coached young men during an 18-game season. Implemented speed and agility training for the GBL Team during all team practices. Assistant Coach, Gwinnett County - Duluth, GA 12/09-02/14

• Basketball Coach for youth league 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 yr. old Coed Team for 5 years at Lucky Shoals Park in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Other Work Experience

Test Scorer, Data Recognition Corporation - Duluth, GA 05/17-6/17

• Scoring written responses to standardized tests administered to children in elementary through high school age in compliance with the Common Core State Standards. The tests scored are for various states in the subjects of reading, writing, social studies, math, and science for multiple grade levels. Writer/Musician, DARP Studios - Atlanta, GA 03/05-08/09

• Wrote exceptional music for artists and myself while signed under a major label, Universal Music Group, and well-known producer Dallas Austin in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Performed a compilation of a catalog of written music across the U.S. for television networks, radio Stations and live shows at various venues.

• Sold numerous albums and music singles/ringtones via the internet and retail stores worldwide. Receiving / Distribution Clerk, Wachovia Bank - Atlanta, GA 09/02-9/04

• Provided excellent service while opening, sorting, and distributing mail to specific mailing stations inside the facility; successfully encoded incoming checks as needed.

•Managed batches after being encoded to be distributed to the mailroom. Skill Summary

• Immense ability to establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with employees, managers, clients and the public in general.

• Excellent knowledge of Exercise Physiology, Anatomy, Exercise Instruction, Weight Lifting, and Body Composition Measurements (Skinfolds, Waist to height/ Waist to Hip ratio, and BMI).

•Exceptional Comprehension of Exercise Testing such as VO2 Max Tests Bike-Treadmill, Field Tests, ACSM Curl or Push Up Tests, Sit and Reach Flexibility Test, DEXA, BIA, YMCA Cycle Ergometer Submax Tests.

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