Exercise Physiologist Personal Trainer

Jarrod Veerasammy

813-***-**** *****************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrod-veerasammy-2b44241b1/ Tampa, Florida

EDUCATION

The University of Tampa Tampa, FL

M.S Exercise Science and Nutrition May 2023

B.S Human Performance with a concentration in Exercise Physiology August 2020 CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C) 2022

Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) 2021

Poliquin Personal Trainer Level 1 (Poliquin Group) 2017 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital

Exercise Physiologist Intern January 2023 – May 2023

• Assist Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation teams working with post Cardiac procedures for rehabilitation.

• Analyze and document patient progression toward improved cardiac conditioning.

• Exercise prescription and progression for various disease states.

• Knowledge of disease process and patient education.

• Patient adherence and risk factor reduction.

• Assessment of vital signs, EKG interpretation and problem interventions. Ultimate Performance Gym Washington, DC

Personal Trainer May 2021-October 2021

• Performed client consultations, identifying specific performance abilities/shortcomings and creating SMART goals for each client.

• Designed workouts tailored to clients for the best results in a short timeframe.

• Achieved 80% of client health and fitness goals within the specified 12-16 week transformation period.

• Ensured that client health issues were catered to in each training session, specifically those with cardiac concerns, making certain that clients’ well-being and overall health were improved.

• Improved skills in client care, workout knowledge, disease management via exercise.

• Boosted client sales by 35% through client retention. Jarrod Veerasammy Page 2 of 2

DMV Iron Gym Alexandria, VA

Personal Trainer/Gym Supervisor October 2020 – April 2021

• Managed the gym in the absence of the owner. Ensured gym was sanitary and client supplies were readily available, recorded client memberships and payments.

• Trained clients in accordance with their fitness goals. Gained clients/revenue for the gym due to the results obtained by clients and client referrals. Client referrals accounted for 20% of the gym revenue.

• Trained clients with various injuries and therefore became more aware of specific exercises to utilize when dealing with certain injuries, especially clients with tendonitis and lower back pain.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes via strength training, aerobic training, and nutritional practices.

• Exercise prescription for obesity and diabetes.

• Knowledge of the theoretical foundations for exercise behavior such as social cognitive theory, health belief model, etc.

• Motivational interviewing techniques by first seeking to understand the patient’s perspective on their health issues and what barriers they face to overcome them.

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