Amy Linford
SOUTHAMPTON,None (Outside United States)
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Passionate Personal Trainer adept at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on proper nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes. Organized Fitness Manager with experience in sales, project management and staff oversight. Consistently drives business growth and presents information to clients to promote enthusiasm for fitness classes and individualized training.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Practitioner
Freedom Therapy
Southampton, Hampshire
10.2019 - Current
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain with applied neurology techniques.
- Kept detailed records of medical conditions and histories, providing exceptional and individualised care.
- Designed individualised plans with patients for various illnesses, working closely with specialists and care providers for best treatments.
- Endorsed lifestyle changes to improve health and wellness.
- Advised patients on post-treatment care options, at-home plans and rehabilitation.
- Created and maintained partnerships with other practices to offer holistic care.
- Educated patients on treatment options for various illnesses, collaborating with specialists to provide thorough education.
- Performed physical exams on patients, continuously communicating patient needs and comfort levels.
- Met with patients to discuss concerns, review histories and perform examinations.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with 65 clients, maintaining excellent client loyalty.
- Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
- Devised specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Increased client retention by implementing successful, person-centred fitness strategies.
- Built client capabilities through strength training, cardiovascular exercise and stretching.
- Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness classes and regimens.
- Properly educated clients to improve attainment of individualised wellness objectives.
Fitness Manager
Virgin Active and David Lloyd
Southampton, Hampshire
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Oversaw centre inventory and placed new orders to keep levels within targets.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of and upheld compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Coordinated maintenance and cleaning work to keep facility in good condition.
- Organised resources to support entertainment, cultural showcases and fitness programmes.
- Followed company standards for service and facility quality to improve repeat customer rates.
- Created safe working protocols and assessed employee capability levels to keep all staff safe.
- Set and managed budgets, controlling expenditure and keeping efficient use of resources.
- Oversaw selection, supervision and performance of centre staff to keep adequate staffing levels.
- Managed finances and administrative requirements to keep centre operating according to targets.
- Liaised with senior management and provided ongoing reports to share business performance.
- Answered queries and handled complaints to provide outstanding customer service.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Coaching and functional training
Australian Fitness Institute
Sydney, Australia 12.2022 - 05.2023
NVQ Level 5 - Personal training and fitness
Applied Movement Neurology
London 04.2019 -
Skills
- Commitment to quality services
- PPE Compliance
- Self-Motivated
- General health assessments
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Staff advancement measures
- Effective communication
- Company standards enforcement
- Team collaboration
Timeline
NVQ Level 4 - Coaching and functional training
Australian Fitness Institute
12.2022 - 05.2023
Practitioner
Freedom Therapy
10.2019 - Current
NVQ Level 5 - Personal training and fitness
Applied Movement Neurology
04.2019 -
Fitness Manager
Virgin Active and David Lloyd
09.2016 - 10.2019
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