Sonya N. L aw rence
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Carmel, IN 46032 **********@*****.***
Education
Bachelors of Arts; Exercise Science
Ball State University 2007-2009
Purdue University 2004-2006 Boiler Gold Rush Team Leader
Purdue Opportunity Scholarship
Certif ications
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Nov 2009
AFAA Fitness Trainer Nov 2013
Piloxing® Instructor of Piloxing® Academy April 2013
AHA CPR and AED July 2013
Skil ls
Medical Fitness Specialist
Personal Training
Group Fitness
Leadership and People Management
Communication
Biomechanics
Collaboration
Experience
I ndy D ance Academy I ndi anapolis, I ndi an a 2012-2014
Substitute P ILOX I NG® I nstructor
Incorporate cardio fusion with cutting edge research and fitness techniques to
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burn maximum calories, build lean muscles, and increase stamina
Develop a class that uniquely blends the power, speed, and agility of boxing
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with the targeted sculpting and flexibility of Pilates
Create a muscle toning, fat burning workout that will make you feel physically
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and mentally empowered
Accommodate class for a wide variety of participants and their needs in a group
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exercise setting
Jewish Community Center I ndi anapolis, I ndi ana 2012-2014
Substitute P ILOX I NG®& M at Pil ates I nstructor
Used Pilates exercises to bring awareness to the body through the breath, as
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each exercise is done with clarity and focus
Challenged the core, lengthened the spine, and brought balance to the entire
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body
Improved posture, circulation, decreased joint pain, flexibility and greater
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coordination
Delivered an educationally safe, creative, and fun Piloxing® class
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Hea lth & Lifestyle Center South Bend, I ndi ana 2013
Medical Fitness Special ist/Personal T r a iner/Group Exercise I nstructor
Expanded group fitness classes offered through personal specialty certification
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Performed biometric assessments for large corporations
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Operated and calibrated cholesterol LDX machines and cycle ergometer
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Presented “6 Exercises Everyone Must Do” at Memorial Hospital’s new
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employee orientations
Successfully interpreted fitness data, cholesterol panels, and directed client
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appropriately
Memori a l Hospita l Epworth South Bend, I ndi ana 2013
Menta l Health Technician
Succeeded in leading group exercise activities for geriatric psychiatric patients
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Mediated potentially violent situations by implementing verbal de escalation
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skills
Observed patients to detect behavior patterns
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Completed eight hours of nonviolent crisis intervention training
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Memori a l Health & Lifestyle Center South Bend,
I ndi ana 2009
Student I ntern
Learned to construct safe and effective program designs
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Presented new members on weight machines
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Educated members on health and fitness topics
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Developed a Holiday promotional Nutrition contest
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Cardiopulmona ry Rehabil itation M uncie, I nd i ana 2009
Pr acticum Student
Calibrated treadmills and oximeters
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Manually performed blood pressure readings on patients
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Educated members on health and fitness topics
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Developed a Holiday promotional Nutrition contest
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Strength and Conditioning, M uncie, I nd i ana 2009
Pr acticum Student
Learned to construct safe and effective program designs
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Presented new members on weight machines
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Educated members on health and fitness topics
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Developed a Holiday promotional Nutrition contest
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