MITCHELL MPUTU
London / Nottingham
Summary
Experienced fitness professional specialising in personal training and transformation coaching, with a proven track record in client retention and behaviour change. Expertise in leading large group fitness sessions and bootcamps, complemented by skills in programme design for strength, conditioning, and fat loss. Adept at brand building and fitness business development, fostering community engagement and managing progress tracking. Committed to promoting injury prevention and disability-friendly exercises while pursuing opportunities for business networking and planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Founder & Head Coach
NDO Bootcamp
Nottingham
2025.03 - 2026.03
- Founded and scaled NDO Bootcamp, A structured group-training brand built on discipline, consistency, and measurable progress.
- Design and deliver multi-week bootcamp programmes (6–12 weeks) combining strength, conditioning, cardio, and recovery.
- Lead group sessions of up to 20+ participants, maintaining high standards of coaching, safety, and motivation.
- Manage all aspects of NDO Bootcamp including programming, marketing, pricing, client communication, and community engagement.
- Implement attendance tracking, performance benchmarks, and accountability systems to improve retention and results.
- Build strong brand presence through social media content, events, and partnerships.
- Key Outcome: High completion rates, strong community culture, repeat sign-ups, and visible client transformations.
- Drove sales through effective marketing strategies.
Personal Trainer
The Gym Group
Nottingham
2023.02 - 2026.03
- - Deliver personalised training sessions and programs to a growing client base, focusing on fat loss, muscle gain, mobility, and functional strength.
- - Run group classes with high energy and engagement, whilst maintaining professional and inclusive environment.
- - Selected for The Gym Group's Emerging Talent Programme, identifying future leaders and preparing for management roles.
- - Build strong relationships with members, improving client retention and satisfaction.
- - Create fitness content for digital platforms, contributing to gym visibility and brand presence.
- Collaborated with physiotherapists to provide rehabilitation exercises for injured clients.
- Boosted client confidence by providing tailored nutritional advice.
- Maintained high safety standards during all training sessions, ensuring client welfare at all times.
- Applied sports psychology practices for increased motivation and performance.
- Trained clients to practise proper form, posture and technique.
- Increased Group exercise retention by 15%
Music Manager
Sniway Entertainment
2017.07 - 2024.06
- - Managed 3 artists across 6 years, overseeing development, branding, and career strategy.
- - Organised events and secured digital success with over 1 million streams and international press coverage.
- - Coordinated international projects and negotiated deals with labels and distributors.
- - Developed advanced marketing, leadership, and public engagement skills—directly transferable to coaching.
- Secured profitable deals by effective negotiation with event organisers.
- Developed marketing strategies, boosting album sales.
- Managed PR crises to protect the artist's reputation.
- Expanded fan base through strategic social media campaigns.
- Oversaw budget management for cost-effective tour operations.
- Negotiated contracts with music labels to secure favourable terms.
- Maintained artist's online presence, increasing visibility and engagement rate.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Progressiontowork
2022.02 - 2023.02
- - Supported secondary school and college students with special needs in both classroom and extracurricular activities.
- - Built strong student relationships, developing patience, empathy, and adaptability.
- - Assisted in planning tailored educational sessions—skills now used in creating customised fitness plans.
- Created sensory stimuli for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder; eased anxiety levels.
- Liaised with parents and carers regularly, fostering strong home-school relationships.
- Coordinated special educational needs assessments, ensuring accurate diagnosis.
- Provided emotional support during challenging situations; instilled resilience in pupils.
- Encouraged independent learning through structured tasks, boosting self-reliance skills.
- Improved classroom behaviour with implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
Customer Service Manager
Coral
2019.05 - 2020.12
- - Led a customer service team, handled disputes, processed transactions, and trained staff.
- - Developed interpersonal and communication skills under pressure.
- Cultivated a productive work culture by encouraging teamwork.
- Collaborated cross-functionally for seamless service delivery.
- Maintained positive relationships through effective communication.
- Enhanced operating procedures for smoother workflow.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal performance.
- Devised strategies to improve customer engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
University of Derby
Derby 1 2017 - 1 2020
A-Levels -
JFK RC School
Hemel Hempstead 09/2014 - 06/2016
GCSEs -
JFK RC School
Hemel Hempstead 09/2009 - 06/2014
Skills
- 1-to-1 Personal Training & Transformation Coaching
- Group Fitness & Boot-camp Leadership (Large Groups)
- Programme Design (Strength, Conditioning, Fat Loss)
- Client Retention, Accountability & Behaviour Change
- Brand Building & Fitness Business Development
- Community Management & Engagement
- Progress Tracking, Reporting & Goal Reviews
- Leadership, Communication & Team Coordination
- Business networking
- Business planning
- Injury prevention knowledge
- Disability-Friendly exercises
Certification
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training – Active IQ
- Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing – Active IQ
- Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
- Certified Plyometric Training Coach – Create PT
- Emerging Talent Programme – The Gym Group
- Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Patients with Long-Term Conditions – Active IQ
Timeline
Founder & Head Coach
NDO Bootcamp
2025.03 - 2026.03
Personal Trainer
The Gym Group
2023.02 - 2026.03
SEN Teaching Assistant
Progressiontowork
2022.02 - 2023.02
Customer Service Manager
Coral
2019.05 - 2020.12
Music Manager
Sniway Entertainment
2017.07 - 2024.06
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
University of Derby
1 2017 - 1 2020
A-Levels -
JFK RC School
09/2014 - 06/2016
GCSEs -
JFK RC School
09/2009 - 06/2014