ERIKA PETERSON
Channahon, United States *****
630-***-**** - ******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Self-made business owner with over 8 years of experience building a fitness community from the ground up. Established growth in business through economic hardship while continuing education in health, psychology, and exercise science programs to advance personal goals and continue to lead in the industry.
SKILLS
Leadership
Attention to detail
Research
Decision-making
Management skills
Strong work ethic
Analytical and quantitative skills
Work Experience
10/2015 to Current
Business Owner/Operator
The Gold Standard – Channahon, Illinois
Built a strong fitness community from 0 to over 100 members in less than 3 months.
Expanded professional skills and services from group fitness classes to one-on-one personal development in psychology and health related areas.
Strong community presence with charity events frequently incorporated.
Host to many local events and organizations to promote health and wellbeing.
Specialization in youth performance and sports psychology.
06/2012 to Current
Professional Painter
Dan’s Painting Service- Orland Park, IL
Utilize stress relieving, therapeutic environments to practice the skill of painting.
Provide a steady income for my family through times of building my business.
Built a background of hard work and perseverance through any adversity.
Improved communication skills as well as problem solving skills through daily obstacles.
06/2013 to 03/2016
Course Instructor
The National Personal Training Institute- Chicago/Lisle, IL
Teach curriculum: anatomy, physiology, biology, postural movement analysis, business practices, program design, and nutrition.
Supervise practical learning environments.
Aid and mentor students’ development toward personal training.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Business
Lewis University - Romeoville, IL
05/2022 Bachelor of Science: Healthy Lifestyle and Fitness Science
Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ *Graduated Summa Cum Laude
GPA- 4.0
07/2023 Masters of Science in Psychology
Capella University- Minneapolis, MN *Flex Path Candidate
01/2024- Current Doctorate in Exercise Science
Concordia University- Chicago, IL
GPA- 3.83
CERTIFICATIONS
•CPT - Certified Personal Trainer, The National Personal Training Institute 2007
•Certified CrossFit Coach, CrossFit 2013
•Certified Burgener Strength, Olympic weightlifting certification 2022
•Health Coaching Certification, Health Coach Institute 2019
References:
Amber Boeschel
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Client
Misty Wessing
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Client
Dan Bohadlo
Employer