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Lisa Oakes

Lisa Oakes

Nantwich ,Cheshire

Summary

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. Motivational Personal Trainer capable of assisting clients of all ages in reaching personal health and fitness goals. Skilled in ensuring proper form while practicing exercises. Accomplished in leading group aerobic and Boxercise fitness classes. Committed Personal Trainer with proven experience achieving client health objectives through focused coaching and training. Motivates and encourages success through compassionate care and support. Uses constructive feedback to develop services for optimised client engagement and outcomes. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Personal Trainer

Self employed
Nantwich and surrounding areas, Cheshire
05.1996 - 09.2013
  • Trained clients to practise proper form, posture and technique.
  • Developed nutrition plans to complement exercise.
  • Built positive relationships with clients to encourage continued class attendance.
  • Assessed client needs and current fitness levels to devise tailored strength and weight loss plans.
  • Provided ongoing support and encouragement to clients, fostering positive and empowering fitness experience.
  • Consulted with clients to define goals and fitness capacity.
  • Built clients confidence and ability through unrelenting motivation and dedication.
  • Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
  • Explained exercises clearly to help clients move safely with maximum effort and results.
  • Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
  • Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
  • Offered exercise variations to support participants with injuries and specialist needs.
  • Welcomed new and returning clients, cultivating inclusive space.
  • Encouraged and motivated clients during training sessions to maximise strength.
  • Grew customer base through referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Developed high-quality training programmes using up-to-date health, fitness and nutrition knowledge.
  • Devised specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
  • Stayed current on fitness trends and research to integrate innovative techniques into training programs.
  • Demonstrated safe equipment use for minimised risk of injury or damage.
  • Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
  • Informed clients regarding progress and development to meet target fitness goals.
  • Utilised social media platforms to share fitness tips, showcase success stories and promote services.
  • Regularly created innovative and exciting challenges to maximise client retention, motivation and engagement.
  • Managed diary to maximise client bookings.
  • Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
  • Planned and delivered engaging group and one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Carried out thorough risk assessments ahead of fitness activities, prioritising participant safety.
  • Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits for optimum results.
  • Devised new programmes and monitored client progress.
  • Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.

Bartender/ waitress

The Falcon
Woore, Shropshire
04.1990 - 02.1995
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Welcomed guests with friendly conversation and fun atmosphere.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Completed end-of-day cleanup to reset bar for next day.
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Memorised orders in loud and busy environments to maintain speedy service at peak times.
  • Collected, washed and put away glassware between guests.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
  • Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
  • Set up bar area and kept ingredients and utensils fully stocked to maintain optimal service level.
  • Supported serving staff with fast, accurate beverage preparation.
  • Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
  • Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Followed food safety and hygiene requirements to protect guests.
  • Oversaw bar recordkeeping and stocktaking for organised and profitable operations.
  • Tapped and attached new kegs, avoiding disruptions in supply for patrons.

Education

GCSEs - General secondary school

Brine Leas School
Nantwich
09/1982 - 06/1987

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Customer relations
  • Health and Safety
  • Payment Processing
  • Food preparation
  • Verbal communication
  • POS Systems
  • Sales expertise
  • Employee management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Training and Development
  • Inventory control
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Safe serving knowledge
  • Injury management
  • Nutrition understanding
  • Circuit training
  • Human anatomy expertise
  • Aerobics
  • Class scheduling
  • Pilates
  • Fitness coaching
  • Fitness assessments
  • Stress management
  • Client and group management
  • Self marketing
  • Group and individual instruction
  • First aid and CPR
  • Programme development and management
  • Exercise class design
  • Coaching techniques
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Weight training
  • Activity planning
  • Motivational and persuasive
  • Fitness Instruction and Personal Training diploma
  • Specialised meal planning
  • Personal training and coaching
  • Record-keeping
  • Safety-conscious

Affiliations

  • Walking, gardening, cooking and meeting people.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Trainer

Self employed
05.1996 - 09.2013

Bartender/ waitress

The Falcon
04.1990 - 02.1995

GCSEs - General secondary school

Brine Leas School
09/1982 - 06/1987

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