Store Associate Fitness Instructor

CHRISTOPHER D BRIGHT

Phone: 936-***-****

Email: advkdg@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Energetic, skilled, and motivated Fitness Professional with more than 6 years of proven valuable leadership experience in the Health and Wellness Industry seeking to add value to your team. Having a passion for making a difference in a wide variety of lives, I have become adept at motivating, educating, and instructing others. I am a team player that believes that a member’s good experience and success is a company's success.

Skills and Abilities

Experience in sales, budgeting, coordinating, scheduling, planning, directing, and creating effective programs. I can benefit you by being a highly motivated leader, with a can-do attitude with very extensive knowledge and experiences. I’ve had superior success building a winning team using a variety of techniques in various situations and markets. I am an excellent communicator with outstanding customer service, effective time management, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to learn. I’m able to set and meet goals, deadlines and exceed expectations for myself and my team.

Employment History

Personal Trainer

07/2022 – Current Elevation Gym Woodlands, TX

Evaluate client fitness level and skillset to plan reachable goals.

Design fitness programs using company systems and tools.

Demonstrate and encourage correct warm-up and stretching techniques to avoid injury.

Lead clients through planned exercise routines.

Counsel and educate clients on diet, nutrition, and exercise.

Track client progress.

Adjust client personalized plans as goals are reached.

Educate a wide range of clients of all ages based on their fitness capabilities.

Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and co-workers.

Create accurate contracts within company system.

Maintain an accurate schedule within company system.

Digital Store Associate Team Lead

08/2020 – Current Walmart Liberty, TX

Lead and Coordinate Wellness programs for store associates online and in person.

Scheduled and trained store associates.

Responsible for identifying clients' needs and meeting those requirements.

Provide exceptional service.

Solve client inquiries and resolve problems.

Assist and support fellow associates as needed throughout the store.

Regional Director / Wellness Coordinator

04/2012 - 08/2020 CBRIGHT TREE SERVICE LLC Cleveland, TX

Responsible for coordinating East Texas and Florida divisions.

Direct business to business, residential and commercial entities marketing and sales.

Negotiate deals with private and public sector for community recovery projects.

Ensure customer satisfaction, safety, and retention.

Establish employee hiring, development and retention guidelines and programs.

Obtain optimal health for employees with online and in person wellness programs.

Oversee organization scheduling, budgeting, and goal implementation.

Corrective Exercise Specialist / Personal Trainer / Group Fitness Instructor

11/2009 - 05/2011 Lifetime Fitness Center KINGWOOD, TX

Complete and maintain accurate client files.

Sell personal training programs, supplements and activity monitors based on personal goals.

Create innovative wellness and fitness programs to attract clients.

Carry out daily cleaning of equipment, report promptly when repairs are needed.

Promote and assist in Metabolic Assessments to club members.

Responsible for achieving or exceeding Personal Training revenue and session goals.

Observe participants and explain to them corrective measures necessary to avoid injury.

Provide alternative exercises during workouts or group classes for different levels of fitness and skill. Evaluate special population clients' current fitness level, personal goals and develop training programs.

Physical Therapy Technician

01/2009 - 11/2010 Sports Institute of Physical Therapy HUMBLE, TX

Performed administrative/clerical duties such as reception, phone calls, office money management.

Provided therapy support to Physical Therapist Clients.

Conducted exercise or fitness intervention sessions in conjunction with a physical therapy program.

Treated patients, using massage, stretching, devices, heated pads, lumbar stretcher, and tens unit.

Directed movement programs.

Fitness Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor

01/2003 - 02/2004 Bally Total Fitness HOUSTON, TX

Lead, instructed, and motivated individuals and groups of all ages and skill levels.

Demonstrated how to perform various exercises and routines to minimize injuries and improve fitness.

Provided alternative exercises during workouts or classes for different levels of fitness and skill. Monitored clients' progress and adapt programs as needed.

Planned and choreographed own classes.

Sold training sessions to gym members.

Developed personalized training programs for clients.

Assistant Fitness Center Facilities Manager

02/2003 - 02/2004 Houston Community College HOUSTON, TX

Managed the purchasing of goods and services for the fitness center.

Created and implement processes to ensure effective operations of Fitness Department.

Reviewed and analyzed reports, records, and directives.

Assigned responsibility for specific work or function activities.

Tested and evaluated interested student, faculty, and staff.

Taught group exercise classes.

Collected and analyzed data to improve fitness center and services offered.

Mentored fitness center student staff in managing clients and wellness center.

Fitness Center Assistant Manager/ Intramural Coordinator

03/1998 - 06/2000 North Harris College System KINGWOOD, TX

Checked in equipment, students, faculty, and members.

Maintained equipment inventory and supervised facility repairs and upkeep.

Coordinated gym usage and Intramural sports.

Evaluated and directed training program for Texas Thunder, Girl's Club Volleyball Team.

Oversaw Wellness Center staff and training instructors.

Help the manager complete current scheduling of student staff.

Assigned daily tasks and duties to Wellness Center student staff.

Education

BS Kinesiology/Sports Administration University of Houston 12/2008

Certificates Issuing Organization Completion Date

CPR/AED/FIRST AID American Red Cross 08/14/2022

Certified Personal Trainer International Sports Science Association 06/30/2022

Certified Nutrition Coach International Sports Science Association 08/19/2022

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