VERA CHUKWUEMEKA
306-***-****· ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To build a community of people who live a fit, functional and healthy lifestyle by providing opportunities that improve quality of life.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF KINESIOLOGY – HUMAN KINETICS 2017 – 2020 University of Regina, Regina, SK (completion June 2020) FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY – HUMAN KINETICS 2016 – 2017 University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB (transferred credit to University of Regina) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS AND CERTIFICATES
• Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT) 2019
• Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CEP) In progress
• Standard and Emergency First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 2021
• Forever in Motion Training with the Saskatchewan Health Authority 2020
• Aboriginal Coaching Module Certificate 2018
• Respect in Sports Certificate 2017
• Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s License
• Canadian Center for Ethics in Sports Certificate 2018
• Personal Training on the Net Education Certificates 2019 WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE
FITNESS MANAGER – GOODLIFE FITNESS, REGINA FROM APRIL 2020
– May 2023
• Responsible for setting the overall direction and vision for the club.
• Recruit, develop, empower and retain a team of professional, independent and successful Personal Trainers.
• Must achieve at least 100% of the monthly and yearly Agreement, Cash Goals and Gross Margin before Admin goal.
• Coaching and empowering my team to build successful and independent businesses through solutions-focused coaching, goal setting and motivational interviewing.
• Establish and sustain healthy working relationships with other associates to create a positive Team atmosphere.
• Complete all planning, scheduling, paperwork, and reports within specified deadlines.
• Ensure that all personal trainers are professional, credible and meet all of the requirements of their jobs.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, result-based programming and profitability.
• I assess client needs, develop client-centred programs, inspect program design and provide ongoing feedback
• Planning, coordinating, scheduling, directing and monitoring the effectiveness of all workout programs, group classes and virtual sessions. DUAL FITNESS MANAGER – GOODLIFE FITNESS, REGINA FROM JANUARY 2022
– SEPTEMBER 2022
• Responsible for two managing two GoodLife locations (Victoria Square and Regina Golden Mile) due to exceptional performance.
PERSONAL TRAINER – GOODLIFE FITNESS, REGINA FROM APRIL 2020
– May 2023
• Evaluate clients’ fitness levels and health conditions.
• Assess clients to recommend and develop client-centred programs.
• Develop workout plans to address a client’s needs and specific goals.
• Track client’s progress, result and fitness levels.
• Educate clients on the safe and proper use of gym equipment.
• Teach exercises in detail and provided alternative adaptations when required.
• Lead both individual and group workout sessions
• Work with clients affected by injury, surgery or disability to achieve their goals CHILD SUPPORT WORKER - YWCA FROM JUNE 2018 – PRESENT
• Implementing the day-to-day program of the children.
• Working with children with varying mental, cognitive, developmental and physical disabilities.
• Working with health professionals, social workers, families and others included in the child’s development and case plan.
• Implementing programs prescribe by health professionals for the development of the child.
• Writing reports and case notes on a daily basis for proper communication and documentation.
• House Maintenance, Administration and Reporting
• Engagement with Indigenous communities and culture by participating in traditional practices and ceremonies.
• An overall mentor to the children.
EXERCISE THERAPIST – SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH AUTHORITY, REGINA FROM JANUARY 2020 – APRIL 2020
• Completed fitness assessments on people living with COPD and other lung and breathing conditions.
• Planned, coordinated, directed and monitored the effectiveness of all activities within the programs.
• Worked with mostly seniors.
• Collected vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation.
• I led and supervised group training sessions with older adults.
• I taught and led breathing exercise sessions such as Qi Gong.
• I taught proper form for exercise in a group setting.
• Personalized workout plan for people with COPD and other lung and breathing conditions.
• Built interpersonal relationships with people of various backgrounds. PERSONAL TRAINER – EVOLUTION FITNESS REGINA FROM MAY 2019 – APRIL 2020
• Coordinated and demonstrated exercises and routines in proper form to clients.
• Training and helping injured individuals with physiological recovery from exercise.
• Trained and assisted seniors and people with disabilities to achieve their fitness goals based on their abilities.
• Built client-centred workout programs specific to the individual’s SMART fitness goals.
• Carrying out body composition tests and calculations.
• Being able to provide health-related advice to clients based on their body composition.
• Providing nutritional advice to clients to help them achieve their daily caloric intake and fitness goals.
STUDENT ATHLETIC THERAPIST – UNIVERSITY OF REGINA COUGAR, TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES FROM OCTOBER 2017 – APRIL 2019
• I provided first aid when required.
• I gave massages and applied strapping and tapping techniques to provide support for injuries and discomfort.
• I advised on stretching and warm-up techniques.
• I collaborated with athletic therapists for an injury prevention program.
• I administered treatments for minor injuries such as bruises and strains.
• I advised on supplements based on my continuously evolving knowledge. EVENT ORGANIZER – SASKAPALOOZA KIDS SPORTS FROM SEPTEMBER 2017 – DECEMBER 2017
• I organized a smash ball event for kids and ensured it was safe.
• I arranged transportation to and from practice sessions and the main event.
• I hand-made and provided nutritious snacks for the kids and their parents/guardians.
• I fund-raised to finance the feeding and transportation of this event.
• I developed relationships with the kids, their parents, and their teachers. YOUTH CARE WORKER – YOUTH FOR CHRIST (YFC) FROM MAY 2018 – APRIL 2019
• Worked during days and nights with youths.
• De-escalated crises, supervised chores and was a source of support at all times.
• Adapt to different circumstances and needs of the mentees.
• Mentored teenagers on life skills, attitude, manners and other areas of life CHILD SUPPORT WORKER – UNIVERSITY OF REGINA PRACTICUM FROM JANUARY 2018 – MAY 2018
• Organized adapted physical activity for kids and young adults with disabilities.
• Successfully applied the practice of inclusion while planning programs and activities.
• Organized creative activities for kids and young adults.
• Engaged in recreational activities with the kids and young adults. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE – TELESOLUTIONS CALL CENTRE FROM MAY 2016 – JULY 2017
• I provided support for clients on services available and directed them to the required company.
• I made outbound and inbound calls to people.
• I dealt with complaints from upset callers by problem-solving and brainstorming.
• I built trust with people as they were required to provide personal details and payment info.
MEMBERSHIP, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
MEMBERSHIPS
• Canadian Society for Exercise Physiologists (CSEP) COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER SERVICE
• Manitoba Wheelchair Sports Association (MWSA)
I went door-to-door to raise funds for wheelchair sports in Manitoba.
• Queen city marathon (QCM)
First aid stations and racecourse marshal