Shahzeb Khattak
Poynton,Greater Manchester
Summary
Intrinsically motivated by social responsibility and the desire to contribute to developing healthier individuals and a healthier society. Seeking roles that add to my knowledge and personal growth alongside a promise to deliver on assignment instructions with an optimistic and energised approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Personal Trainer
Soma Fitness & Pure Gym
Manchester
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Designing and delivering 1-1 PT sessions in a private boutique studio alongside delivering fitness classes to groups between 2 and 30 across formats such as cycling, weight lifting and yoga.
- Clients range from 14 year old to 60+ Modalities of training included but not limited to muscular strength and power development, fat loss, postural correction and sports specific conditioning.
- Provided personalised and progressive nutritional plans to facilitate goals.
- Facilitated and participated in social media marketing.
Various Roles
Showsec, Tesco, COOK
Manchester, Greater Manchester
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Various positions held whilst seeking employment in a field relevant to my goals and interests.
- Worked as a Door Supervisor at Showsec, Stock Assistant at Tesco, and Store Assistant at COOK Food.
Picking Associate
Amazon UK
Manchester, Greater Manchester
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Received official recognition for 100% efficiency in first week of employment. Almost 12000 items processed with 0 errors.
- Established strong relationships with coworkers, floor and line managers.
Owner/Director
Commodore's Learning Foundation
Islamabad, Pakistan
08.2014 - 08.2022
- Participated in the establishment and development of a start up education institution. Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share, drive growth and increase customer base. Student population increased from 35 to 1000 during tenure.
- Improved the student and visitor experience by improving the aesthetics of the campus. Recognised by Oxford University Press for our efforts.
- Established a student union and facilitated student-led community welfare events. Introduced virtual learning environment and facilitated staff learning and development.
- Introduced after school clubs. Set-up gym and facilitated sports requirements for PE class. Facilitated development of playing fields.
Performance Support Intern
Loughborough Sport/Leicester Riders
Loughborough, Leicestershire
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Primarily role as Strength & Conditioning coach assisting Head Coach with delivering programs in gym. Occasionally assisted Basketball coach on court.
- Undertook CPD modules across tenure acquiring knowledge on coach athlete relationships, fitness testing, programming and delivering for S&C and employability.
- Established protocol for monitoring players' self-reported health questionnaires.
- Offered flexible assistance to assist team outside of normal working hours including accompanying team to away game.
Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
York, North Yorkshire
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Invested 1 year in self-employment as personal trainer covering sports clubs across North Yorkshire including David Lloyd York.
- Planned to achieve client's goals holistically focusing on efficiently progressing physical training as well as adapting lifestyle to achieve targets.
- Identified sales strategies as personal weakness and attempted to rectify lapse in knowledge.
Door Supervisor
Phoenix Security
York, North Yorkshire
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Almost entirety of tenure served at Yates York and earned overall pay rise of 30% during tenure.
- Primarily stationed indoors with venue capacity of 800. On busy shifts managed indoor security team.
- Liaised with local police and ambulance services to assist patrons when required. Liaised with fellow door-supervisors to assist at other venues when required.
Fitness Instructor
York Sport
York, North Yorkshire
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Provided new-member inductions, providing welcoming facilities tour, advice on fitness timetables and overall customer support.
- Delivered tailored fitness classes to groups between 4-12 people aged between 16-80.
- Planned and delivered tailored induction programs.
Front of House Team Member
Chutney Takeaway
Stockport, Greater Manchester
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Acquired knowledge in food preparation, kitchen hygiene and catering logistics.
- Handled cash and card payments with precision, completed opening and closing procedures each day, liaised with owner regarding issues or discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
Loughborough University
10.2018 - 07/2023
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Massage Therapy
Loughborough College
10.2019 - 10/2020
NVQ Level 4 - Strength and Conditioning Coach
Strength And Conditioning Education
10.2017 - 03/2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Mathematics
The University of York
10.2015 - 06/2017
NVQ Level 3 - Certificate in Personal Training
CORE Fitness Education
06.2016 - 12/2016
NVQ Level 2 - Certificate in Fitness Instructing
CORE Fitness Education
01.2016 - 03/2016
Skills
- Organisational Management and Administration
- Critical Reading, Writing and Thinking
- Physical Maintenance, Growth and Therapy
- Customer Relationships
- Contemporary Academic Literature Awareness
- Discipline, Intrinsic Motivation and Self Awareness
Volunteer Roles
Certification
- Strength and Conditioning Coach & Olympic Weightlifting Coach for Athletes
- Sports Massage Therapist
- Circuits Instructor
- Lawn Tennis Association Tennis Activator
- Emergency First Aid at Work
Accomplishments
- Friendliest Face in Halls 2018/19 by Butler Court Student Association
- York Award Silver 2017 by The University of York
- Rookie Player of the Year 2017 by York Centurions
Sporting Profile
- MMA Training with Rich Cadden/University of York MMA Club
- Olympic Weightlifting
- Defensive End University of York American Football Team
- Point Guard Bahria College Basketball Team
Affiliations
- Philosophy & Politics
- Gardening
- Music
- E-Sports
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
Spanish
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Soma Fitness & Pure Gym
07.2024 - 08.2025
Various Roles
Showsec, Tesco, COOK
07.2023 - 06.2024
Picking Associate
Amazon UK
10.2022 - 01.2023
Performance Support Intern
Loughborough Sport/Leicester Riders
10.2019 - 06.2020
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Massage Therapy
Loughborough College
10.2019 - 10/2020
Bachelor of Science - Sports and Exercise Science
Loughborough University
10.2018 - 07/2023
NVQ Level 4 - Strength and Conditioning Coach
Strength And Conditioning Education
10.2017 - 03/2018
Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
06.2017 - 06.2018
Door Supervisor
Phoenix Security
12.2016 - 06.2018
Fitness Instructor
York Sport
10.2016 - 10.2017
NVQ Level 3 - Certificate in Personal Training
CORE Fitness Education
06.2016 - 12/2016
NVQ Level 2 - Certificate in Fitness Instructing
CORE Fitness Education
01.2016 - 03/2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Mathematics
The University of York
10.2015 - 06/2017
Owner/Director
Commodore's Learning Foundation
08.2014 - 08.2022
Front of House Team Member
Chutney Takeaway
09.2013 - 06.2015
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