HELEN KING BROWN
Palmers Green,LONDON
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in client communication and classroom management. Proven ability to foster positive reinforcement and build rapport, creating supportive environments. Strong time management skills combined with a focus on safety and empathy. Committed to leveraging these strengths to achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Pilates Instructor
Self-employed
London, Middlesex
03.2013 - Current
- Undertook independent research in order to create effective rehabilitation programs that supported client recovery.
- Collaborated with fitness experts to provide a variety of workout options.
- Instructed Pilates sessions to boost muscular strength and flexibility.
- Promoted Pilates benefits at engaging events.
- Facilitated learning across various formats, including large group instruction and private coaching.
- Continued professional development by attending workshops and trainings-staying updated on industry trends.
Fitness Instructor
Watford Leisure Centre
Watford, Herts
09.1995 - 03.2006
- Teaching variety of workout classes. Monitoring and assessment of individuals in class environment and 1-1 setting with ability to tailor individual fitness programmes. Conducting gym inductions and undertaking membership applications. Dealing with clients from all walks of life including those with special needs.
- Personal Training
- Aerobics
- Step Aerobics
- Circuits
- Body Conditioning
- Spinning
- Pilates
- 50+
- Children's Fitness
- Body Bar
- Stability Ball
- Aqua Aerobics
- Assisted members in reaching personal fitness goals by providing one-to-one training sessions.
- Introduced new exercises to keep workouts fresh and exciting for regular attendees.
- Created safe environment for members by verifying cleanliness of equipment, common areas and service areas.
- Provided new-member inductions, providing welcoming facilities tour, advice on fitness timetables and overall customer support.
- Maintained efficiencies during peak hours by providing reception cover and administrative support.
Masseur Therapist
Self-employed
Watford, Herts
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Massage therapist providing Swedish and Sports Massage
- Successfully delivered site-based and mobile massage therapy, overseeing all aspects of client consultation and treatment independently.
- Offered pregnancy massages designed specifically for expectant mothers' comfort and relief from discomforts such as lower back pain and swelling.
Fitness Instructor
David Lloyd
Bushey, Herts
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Led high-energy, large capacity classes, ensuring every participant receives safe and motivating workouts.
Fitness Instructor
Bushey Grove, Hertsmere Leisure
Watord, Herts
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Acted as versatile substitute instructor, adept at stepping into various formats at short notice.
- Circuit Training
- Step Aerobics
- Body Conditioning
- Pilates
- Spinning
- Led high-energy, large capacity classes, ensuring every participant receives safe and motivating workouts.
Aerobic Instructor
Leisure For Women, Dacorum Council
Hemel Hempstead, Herts
09.1996 - 07.1999
- Well-versed in creating inclusive fitness environments for women, successfully combining aerobics/step aerobics with "coffee and chat" element to foster supportive community atmosphere.
- Acted as versatile substitute instructor, adept at stepping into various formats at short notice.
Education
OCR Level 2 Certificate - Pilates
West Herts College
Watford, Herts 01.2004 -
Diploma - Associate Religion
Newbold College
Bracknell, Berks 09.1985 - 06.1987
Personal Trainer Diploma - Fitness training and nutrition
Future Fit
Farnham 01.1996 -
Focus 1 - Standard Gym Instructor Course - Personal Training
Focus
Bolton 01.1996 -
Diploma - Anatomy & Physiology
Barnfield College
Luton 01.2002 - 01.2003
Sport And Exercise Science
Pulse Fitness
Peterborough 01.1997 - 01.2000
RSA Exercise to Music Exam - Sport And Exercise Science
Fit To Perform
London 08.1995 - 09.1995
GCE O Level -
Bramston Sixth Form Centre
Witham, Essex 09.1982 - 07.1983
GCE O Level - Key Stage 4
Rickstones Comprehensive School
Witham, Essex 09.1977 - 07.1982
City & Guilds Level 1 for IT users - IT
Barnet & Southgate College
London 01.2014 - 04.2014
City & Guilds - Fashion
West Herts College
Hemel Hempstead 09.2000 - 07.2002
Skills
- Client sensitivity and rapport
- Positive reinforcement
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Communication proficiency
- Classroom management
- Kind and empathetic
Certification
- 1995 Fit To Perform, London RSA Exercise to Music
- 1996 Focus, Bolton Focus 1 – Standard Gym Instructor Course
- 1997 Pulse Fitness Instructor Track
- Shapemaster Toning Tables
- 1998 Pulse Fitness Group Cycle Instructors Track
- Future Fit Personal Trainer Diploma
- Pulse Fitness Advance Group Cycle Instructors Track
- 2000 Pulse Fitness Weight Management
- 2002 Kathryn Cullen Stability Ball Training Level 1
- 2003 Kathryn Cullen Stability Ball Training Level 2
- PhysiQue Core Stability & The Fitball
- 2003 Barnfield College, Luton Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
- Body Massage Certificate
- Sports Event Massage Certificate
- 2004 Speedo Shallow Water Aqua Aerobics with Mitts
- West Herts College OCR Level 2 Certificate - Pilates
Affiliations
- Dressmaking, Reading, Squash, Badminton, Cycling, DIY, Baking, Cooking
REFERENCES
- Amy Sauviary, 0787 216 7383. 27 Severn Drive, Upminster, RM14 1SW
- Patsy, Blackstock, 0788 975 7352. 4 Bushey Close, Whipsnade, Dunstable, LU6 2LQ
Timeline
City & Guilds Level 1 for IT users - IT
Barnet & Southgate College
01.2014 - 04.2014
Pilates Instructor
Self-employed
03.2013 - Current
OCR Level 2 Certificate - Pilates
West Herts College
01.2004 -
Masseur Therapist
Self-employed
01.2003 - 01.2006
Fitness Instructor
David Lloyd
01.2003 - 01.2006
Fitness Instructor
Bushey Grove, Hertsmere Leisure
01.2003 - 01.2006
Diploma - Anatomy & Physiology
Barnfield College
01.2002 - 01.2003
City & Guilds - Fashion
West Herts College
09.2000 - 07.2002
Sport And Exercise Science
Pulse Fitness
01.1997 - 01.2000
Aerobic Instructor
Leisure For Women, Dacorum Council
09.1996 - 07.1999
Personal Trainer Diploma - Fitness training and nutrition
Future Fit
01.1996 -
Focus 1 - Standard Gym Instructor Course - Personal Training
Focus
01.1996 -
Fitness Instructor
Watford Leisure Centre
09.1995 - 03.2006
RSA Exercise to Music Exam - Sport And Exercise Science
Fit To Perform
08.1995 - 09.1995
Diploma - Associate Religion
Newbold College
09.1985 - 06.1987
GCE O Level -
Bramston Sixth Form Centre
09.1982 - 07.1983
GCE O Level - Key Stage 4
Rickstones Comprehensive School
09.1977 - 07.1982