Director / Project manager

Jonathan P. Plotkin

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Forest Park, Illinois 60130-2215

708-***-**** home/ 708-***-**** mobile

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Personal Trainer ( CPT ) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Corrective Exercise Specialist ( CES ) National Academy of Sports Medicine ( NASM )

International Fitness Professionals Association ( IFPA )

American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid

EDUCATION: Indiana University: B. S. Environmental Health

EXPERIENCE: October 2004 to Present: Lead Trainer: Evolution Fitness, Oak Park, Illinois.

Manage all aspects of personal training needs for this full service fitness facility. Design personal fitness programs for a wide demographic based on their current physical condition, medical history, and fitness goals, including senior citizens and programs for teenage athletes. Direct marketing and sales campaign for personal training for surrounding community and beyond. Hire, manage and coach all personal training staff.

August 2003 to October 2004: Lead Trainer: Gold’s Gym, Joliet, Illinois

Created and developed from ground up all personal training needs and staff for 4000 member fitness facility 40 miles west of Chicago. 150 new personal training clients added in less than one year. Hired, trained and managed personal training staff of 10 trainers. Developed high energy/quick results type of training technique to much success and acclaim. Introduced cardio boxing as way to quickly develop upper body strength, stamina, and speed while keeping workouts fun and exciting. Incorporate resistance bands, Bosu and exercise balls, as well as standard resistance training techniques in one-of-a-kind workout.

May 2001 to August 2003: Personal Trainer: Elite Fitness, Forest Park, Illinois

Gained initial experience in the personal training industry designing and performing work out programs for similar demographic in workout only/ non-fitness facility studio.

REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.

AVAILABILITY: Immediate. US Citizen, authorized to work for any employer.

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