VERA CHUKWUEMEKA

306-***-****· adw7oh@r.postjobfree.com

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

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