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United States Exercise Science

Location:
Channahon, IL
Posted:
October 04, 2024

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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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708-***-****

Client

Misty Wessing

*********@*****.***

630-***-****

Client

Dan Bohadlo

708-***-****

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