Samuel Barrett
Sittingbourne,England
Summary
Organized and passionate individual in health and fitness, pursuing opportunities in an energetic gym atmosphere. Strong communication skills and a customer-centric mindset lead to exceptional service and a welcoming environment. Detail-oriented approach ensures tasks meet high standards, with a collaborative spirit that supports team goals. Committed and driven, focused on facilitating client success in fitness journeys.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6047
6047
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fitness instructor
The Summit Gym Royal British Veterans Enterprise
Aylesford, Kent
2025.06 - Current
- Fostered a community spirit within the gym through fun, interactive group sessions.
- Enabled a more active lifestyle for clients through engaging aerobic classes.
- Assisted members in reaching personal fitness goals by providing one-to-one training sessions.
- Encouraged consistency in workouts by creating an encouraging atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable and motivated..
- Introduced new exercises to keep workouts fresh and exciting for regular attendees.
- Increased client motivation by designing personalised fitness programmes.
- Conducted thorough fitness assessments to monitor progress.
- Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
- Modelled ideal techniques and movements to help understanding.
- Administered first aid, reporting incidents and near misses when required.
- Developed new or modified existing routines to avoid injuries.
- Demonstrated safe equipment use for minimised risk of injury or damage.
- Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
- Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
- Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity within the gym facilitating better social interactions between members.
- Deliver high-energy circuit training sessions for mixed fitness levels.
- Provide clear demonstrations and technical corrections.
- Adapt exercises for beginners, intermediates, and advanced members.
Yard Supervisor / HGV Crane Operator / Sales / ABM
Parker Buildings Supplies IBMG
Maidstone/Faversham, Kent
2018.03 - Current
- Delegated tasks efficiently among staff, optimising workload distribution.
- Maintained clean work environment; improved staff morale and productivity.
- Picked and packed orders quickly and accurately to meet high-volume demands.
- Ensured vehicles were in safe condition by undertaking safety checks at start and end of shifts.
- Performed numerous full load and multi-drop deliveries, consistently working within company targets.
- Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely.
- Safely operated truck-mounted crane for loading and unloading materials
- Manage over 25 to 50 customer calls per day.
- Increased client satisfaction by proactively addressing and resolving customer queries.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries, improving brand reputation.
- Established and maintained positive, profitable client relationships through superb communication.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
- Partnered with Branch Manager to devise effective operational strategies.
- Coordinated with other branches for unified business approach.
- Maintained daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow.
Cabin Fitter/Builder
Pickerings Plant Limited
Aylesford, Kent
2015.10 - 2018.02
- Ensured safety standards with regular maintenance checks.
- Followed strict health and safety regulations for a safe working environment.
- Building, preparing and cleaning all cabins.
- Fully trained electrical tester.
- Fitting and repairing damaged cabins.
- Slinger and signaller
- Regular customer facing when delivering cabins to sites.
- Created free-standing furniture items and large fitted projects according to design briefs.
- Built up cabinets using hand and power tools to detailed design specifications.
Fitness group instructor
Freelance
Adelaide, South Australia
2015.02 - 2015.09
- Maintained superb fitness facilities to ensure optimal performance of clients.
- Increased class attendance via inventive session planning that catered to various skill levels simultaneously.
- Ensured safety during workouts by demonstrating proper techniques.
- Promoted healthier lifestyles with advice on nutrition, weight control and lifestyle issues.
- Created a positive environment with energetic, upbeat classes.
- Encouraged consistency in workouts by creating encouraging atmospheres where everyone felt comfortable and motivated..
- Developed new or modified existing routines to avoid injuries.
- Built positive relationships with clients to encourage continued class attendance.
- Trained between 6 to 10 clients per class.
Education
GCSEs - School
The Astor of Heaver
Maidstone, Kent 09/2002 - 2007.09
Active IQ Level 3 Personal Training - Anatomy, physiology, nutrition and Exercise Program design
Freedom PT
Tonbridge, Kent 07/2013 - 2014.07
HGV Class 2 - Operating larger vehicles safely and efficiently
TRS Training
Maidstone, Kent 06/2022 - 2023.09
Skills
- Positivity radiance
- Professional ethical standards
- Fitness assessment
- Goals setting and monitoring
- Empathy and understanding
- Training adaptability
- Endurance building techniques
- Initiative taking
- Great customer service
- Confident communicator
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Energetic self starter
- Team player
- Team Leadership
- Superb time management
- Computer literate
Certification
. Active IQ Level 3 in Personal training
. First aid at work Certification
. HGV Class 2 Licence
. Vehicle Mounted hydraulic loader with attachments
. Forklift Licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fitness instructor
The Summit Gym Royal British Veterans Enterprise
2025.06 - Current
Yard Supervisor / HGV Crane Operator / Sales / ABM
Parker Buildings Supplies IBMG
2018.03 - Current
Cabin Fitter/Builder
Pickerings Plant Limited
2015.10 - 2018.02
Fitness group instructor
Freelance
2015.02 - 2015.09
GCSEs - School
The Astor of Heaver
09/2002 - 2007.09
Active IQ Level 3 Personal Training - Anatomy, physiology, nutrition and Exercise Program design
Freedom PT
07/2013 - 2014.07
HGV Class 2 - Operating larger vehicles safely and efficiently
TRS Training
06/2022 - 2023.09