EIMEAR KEARNEY
Castlewellan,Down
Summary
I'm a motivated and independent professional with a proven track record in leadership and customer service as a duty manager, successfully motivating staff and managing financial operations. Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to advise and support clients as a personal trainer. Committed to continuous learning and development, with aspirations to excel in retail sales, fitness, nutrition, or social media.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Duty manager
Brennan's Spar
Seaforde, Down
2020.04 - 2025.06
- Delivered first class customer service through effective communication skills leading my team by example.
- Handled cash transactions, card payments, balanced tills.
- Handled customer complaints professionally.
- Implemented promotional activity for increased foot-fall.
- Achieved smooth daily operations by overseeing staff and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Motivated staff to complete duties left by manager.
- Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety regulations.
- Managed front-of-house operations to maintain a high level of service.
Children's fitness coach
Fun Fit sports
Castlewellan, Down
2023.09 - 2024.06
- Coaching after school activities to primary school kids.
- Developing young people's fitness and communication skills.
- Promoting the Fun Fit Sports brand.
Personal trainer
Self employed
Castlewellan, Down
2019.09 - Current
- Designed bespoke training programmes to improve client fitness levels.
- Prioritised clear communication whilst explaining complex exercises to clients of varied fitness levels.
- Incorporated flexibility and mobility drills into routines, improving postural alignment in clients.
- Provided personalised fitness assessments for targeted training plans.
- Delivered engaging group fitness classes, fostering a community atmosphere within the gym facility.
- Utilised advanced equipment to enhance client strength and conditioning sessions.
- Maintained high safety standards during all training sessions, ensuring client welfare at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving their weight loss targets through strategic exercise planning.
- Encouraged post-workout recovery strategies, aiding muscle replenishment and preventing damage.
- Emphasised correct form during workouts, reducing risk of injury amongst clientele.
- Developed nutrition plans to complement exercise.
- Socially active promoting personal workouts, nutrition, fitness plans and well-being.
Education
GCSEs - English C, Maths C, P.E A*, Religion C, History B, Home Economics C, Learning for Life and Work A
St. Paul's High School
Bessbrook 01/2014 - 06/2017
Skills
I would describe myself a very motivated, independent, driven
individual I am always interested in learning new skills in
order to have a positive and successful future
During my past as a duty manager, I was very successful at motivating staff, dealing with money, helping
customers and leading by example
As a personal trainer I've had to communicate, give advice and work with clients in need of help In the future, I intend to be the best I can be whichever path I take This may be in retail sales, fitness, nutrition or social media
Affiliations
- I am interested in the pushing myself to be the best I can be at the gym. I enjoy running. I enjoy spending time with my family, often looking after my young niece and nephew. I enjoy city breaks and foreign holidays. I love creating social media content which I know I excel in.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Children's fitness coach
Fun Fit sports
2023.09 - 2024.06
Duty manager
Brennan's Spar
2020.04 - 2025.06
Personal trainer
Self employed
2019.09 - Current
GCSEs - English C, Maths C, P.E A*, Religion C, History B, Home Economics C, Learning for Life and Work A
St. Paul's High School
01/2014 - 06/2017