Experience

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  Excel performance inc.

  Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

  Head of fitness development

  - Conditioning coach to 250 Surrey United youth soccer players ranging from 14-18 years of age - Implemented training programs with individuals, groups and athletes - Wrote articles for VanCity Buzz which focused on modern edgy fitness trends around Lower Mainland British Columbia - Assessed client's physical abilities through specific evaluative processes including sport specific testing - Established short-term and long-term achievable goals with clients

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  Mountainview health and wellness

  Apr 2015 - May 2016

  Personal trainer/ moa / assistant office manager

  Worked as part of a team in a multidisciplinary family run clinic. Assisted four physiotherapists, six registered massage therapists, one traditional Chinese medicine doctor, one midwife and many kinesiologists. - Assisted office manager in setting measurable objectives and key performance indicators - Assisted in the co-ordination of recruitment activities to ensure the recruitment of professionals that maintained clinic standards - Assisted in identifying the training and development needs of staff - Motivated and coached employees to improve performance - Increased business by assisting in marketing initiatives; networked at industry events - Ensured facility ran accordingly to all safety and regulatory guidelines - Liaison with clients, lawyers, ICBC and WCB.- Full understanding and capability of using Clinic Master- Maintained account receivables and payables- Ensured all daily tasks such as; clinical requests, client intakes, cancelled appointments, general inquiries and laundry are completed in a timely manner Show less

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  Independent

  Jan 2017 - now

  Kinesiologist / personal trainer

  - Administer functional testing to ensure accurate functional progression- Effectively safeguarded and provided ongoing instruction/motivation to clients as they practiced exercises that promoted strength, range of movement, circulation and functional activity - Recruited clients through personal cold-call marketing strategies- Provided general nutritional guidance

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  Fit in 30 minutes

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  General manager operations

  General Manager Duties:- Identify and improve; operational systems, policies and processes ensuring alignment with the company's vision and mission-Build company image by collaborating with members, government, community organizations, employees and trainers; enforcing ethical business practices.-Work closely with CEO to expand services and to ensure customer requirements are met on a timely basis-Identify and implement processes and procedures that contribute towards continuous improvement in the way we do business-Lead and coordinate sales drives (pre-sale events, studio events, community events) additional sales opportunities.-Identify, recognize and respond to client lead opportunities when dealing with customers.-Maintain on-going relationships with prospective and existing clients to generate additional sales opportunities.-Create a high energy studio vibe through studio challenges, contests and studio incentivized motivationHR Duties:-Ensure HR initiatives are consistent with company’s goals and objectives-Provide guidance to CEO on effective attraction, managing and retention of employees-Assist company to develop succession plans to limit liability and mitigate risk for company-Manage, develop, update and implemen full-cycle company recruitment and on-boarding activities-Maintain paper and electronic employees records, conduct performance reviews and improvement plans for non-performers-Administer bi-weekly payroll processing using ceridian payroll systemMarketing Duties:-In coordination with marketing firm & CEO, establish goals and targets for the marketing function and ensure a strategy is in place to hit targets-Review financial reports and other company metrics to ensure attainment of goals and targets-Assist the marketing firm in establishing corporate identity/marketing standards for the company-Manage the development of the website-Work with the marketing firm to plan promotional campaigns Show less

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  Jewish community centre of greater vancouver

  Jul 2018 - now

  - Work with clients utilizing motivational interviewing and behavioral change approaches in order to achieve their ideal nutritional and physical well-being.- Consult clients on their medical, physical, and lifestyle history to provide appropriate program recommendations - Perform appropriate goal-focused testing (body composition, r.o.m assessments, and movement pattern assessments)- Provide weekly check-ins with clients to hold them accountable and provide them with the support they need to be successful- Collaborate professionally under the consent of the client with their health practitioners- Progressing and regressing exercise programs to help clients meet their goals Show less Maintain the operations of the Fitness Centre. Oversee and expand the Personal Training Department. Continued work with a caseload of clients.Key Responsibilities- Assessment, exercise prescription and communication with appropriate practitioners when necessary for injuries or mental disorders. *Working with clients who have; spinal injuries, mental disorders, surgical procedures (pre/post), degenerative diseases and overuse injuries- Develop and market programs- Supervise and mentor Personal Trainers and Fitness Centre staff- Oversee and enhance the JCC member experiencePersonal Training Department Responsibilities:Program planning and Customer Service:- Developing incentivized marketing programs (including but not limited to):- Personal training promotions,- On boarding of new JCCGV members- Oversee, maintain and improve website contentManaging and mentoring of the personal training staff:- Design and implement mentorship programs- Recruiting, hiring and disciplining of personal trainers- Design and implement team building events and team meetingsAdministrative:- Budgeting and goal setting for the personal training department- Updating and maintaining necessary legal documents- Accounts receivables/ payables of personal training servicesFitness Centre Facility ResponsibilitiesStaffing:- Ensuring all staff provide a high level of customer service- Recruiting, hiring and disciplining of fitness centre staff- Coordination of C.E.C workshops Customer Service:- Design and work with the Fitness Assistant on bi-weekly newsletters, bulletin boards and promotional material- Create and implement 1-2 fitness challenges a year- Implement customer service surveys to ensure member's needs are being metFitness Centre Maintenance- Ensure all equipment is maintained and up-to-date- Purchasing of new equipment- Involved in monthly safety meetings and completion of WCB Safety Report Show less

  • Manual Therapist

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Kinesiologist & Nutrition Coach

    Sept 2018 - now

  • Assistant Fitness Director

    Jul 2018 - Oct 2024