Racquel Gardner

Experience

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  Chicago Park District

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  Physical Instructor

  • Collected data through community feedback to accommodate the health and fitness needs of the community• Performed general administrative duties such as assisting patrons with class registration, managing membership account, and keeping inventory of exercise equipment• Developed and conducted 25 fitness programs to increase class participation and membership enrollment by 30 participants of all fitness levels aging from infant to elderly

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  360.MIND.BODY.SOUL, LLC

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2020

  Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

  • Created social media marketing content using CANVA and Instagram to increase membership and class participation• Developed personalized exercise programs and plans for individuals’ specific needs • Helped participants with membership enrollment, account management and class registration

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  Muve Weight Health & Fitness

  Aug 2019 - now

  Fitness Program Director

  • Successfully coach and mentor 20 novice and experienced trainers, providing guidance on advancedtechniques to bolster their expertise, resulting in demonstrable improvements in their proficiency to aid clients in achieving their health and fitness objectives• Perform 3 trend analysis to determine opportunities for generating 200 new client leads and improving sales by 23% in 3 months• Facilitate wellness workshops and events by collaborating with various wellness organizations to increase brand awareness and build community• Provide creative and unique innovative opportunities that allows quality health and fitness resourcesand services to be more feasible for participants• Manage financial book keeping with budget of $60,000 to properly allocate funds toward marketing, inventory, standard operations, and employee salaries and wages Show less

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  City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

  Feb 2020 - May 2020

  Physics Tutor

  • Assisted students in learning by breaking down the basic fundamentals of both calculus and physics• Organized notes in a structured format for students to follow along with their lessons and study more effectively• Enhanced students’ abilities to think critically and logically through hands on approach of applying physics to everyday living tasks

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  ChicagoCHEC

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Student Fellow/Intern

  • Researched impacts of incorporating nonwestern medicine to solve health disparities in Chicago• Conducted research on using integrative alternative medicine as a therapeutic approach toward combatting Cancer• Lead panel of health professionals to provide young students with insight on potential career opportunities

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  TCA Health Inc.- NFP

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Health And Wellness Coordinator & Fitness Instructor

  • Facilitate clinical and wellness programming to 150 patients, staff, and community members to promote overall wellness and quality of life of populations being served• Instructed 4 virtual fitness classes for person’s ages 16+ at various fitness levels using Zoom Video Conference to reach a broader audience throughout Chicago• Served as a health behavior change coach to provide extra support and accountability as participants implement healthy lifestyle changes

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  Anthos Training Clubs

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2021

  Administrative Coordinator & Personal Trainer

  • Developed expertise in comprehending human physiological dynamics within both inured populations and working professionals• Established an efficient organizational framework facilitating seamless communication among members and staff through integration of Google Calendar and Microsoft Office tools• Initiated and led meetings to propose strategies for boosting membership numbers and organizing engaging social events aimed• Monitored scheduling and programming so clients and trainers are prepared with materials, equipment, and all necessary health background information prior to start of training sessions Show less