Edgars Grundmanis
Belfast
Summary
Passionate and highly motivated aspiring Personal Trainer, with a Level 3 qualification in progress. Drawing on years of experience leading teams and managing physical operations in warehouse environments, I bring discipline, resilience, and a strong work ethic to the fitness industry. Dedicated to helping clients reach their goals through personalized, safe, and effective training plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Warehouse Supervisor & Operative
Tesco Distribution Centre
Belfast
11.2017 - 06.2025
- Managed and scheduled daily workloads for teams of 80-200
- Led warehouse floor operations with focus on physical performance and team productivity
- Gained deep understanding of manual handling, injury prevention, and physical workload management
- Trained in Pristine Manual Handling - transferable knowledge for coaching safe lifting in gym
Warehouse Operative/Trainer
Premier People NI - Tesco Distribution Centre
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Delivered health & safety and procedural training to new staff
- Built excellent people skills and instructional confidence - ideal for personal training sessions
Forestry Machinery Operator
Niedraji MR - Forestry Logistics
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Hands-on work requiring stamina, focus, and mechanical awareness
- Experience training junior operators - early exposure to coaching
Education
Forestry Logistics, Machinery & Equipment -
09.2007 - 06.2009
Secondary Education - Equivalent to GCSEs & A-Levels
Ugales vidusskola
09.1997 - 06.2007
Skills
- Knowledge of anatomy
- Knowledge of physiology
- Safe exercise techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Motivational coaching
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Planning
- Goal setting
- Proficient in MS Word
- Proficient in Excel
Personal Information
Hobbies: Passionate about weightlifting, cycling, and hiking, Strong interest in nutrition, mobility, and overall health, Continuously developing fitness knowledge
Custom
- ECA Belfast, Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, Completed
- Kettlebell Training Certification, Ongoing
- Nutrition and Weight Management, Ongoing
Certification
· Full category B driving license
· Forklift licence
Languages
English
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
Latvian
Native
Timeline
Warehouse Supervisor & Operative
Tesco Distribution Centre
11.2017 - 06.2025
Warehouse Operative/Trainer
Premier People NI - Tesco Distribution Centre
10.2015 - 11.2017
Forestry Machinery Operator
Niedraji MR - Forestry Logistics
01.2009 - 01.2015
Forestry Logistics, Machinery & Equipment -
09.2007 - 06.2009
Secondary Education - Equivalent to GCSEs & A-Levels
Ugales vidusskola
09.1997 - 06.2007
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