Adon Trevor English
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
I am a motivated individual seeking growth and opportunities to learn and discover more within the workplace. I enjoy working independently, but also thrive in a team environment. With nearly 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, I am able to bring a unique perspective and innovative ideas to contribute successfully to the work team. I am passionate about the fitness industry and all things sports, health, and fitness related yet very much keen on networking with professionals outside of my field of profession as an opportunity to expand the skillset and gain valuable knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Trainer
UFC Gym Bahrain
Juffair, Manama
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Adapted workout routines for special populations such as seniors or those recovering from injuries ensuring safety while still challenging their abilities.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Enhanced gym member satisfaction by providing one-on-one consultations and group training sessions.
- Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions including progress notes, goal tracking updates allowing for easy assessment adjustments when needed.
- Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
- Boosted personal training revenue by promoting additional services to existing clients.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Conducted comprehensive fitness assessments, setting realistic goals for each client''s unique needs and abilities.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to design effective cross-training programs.
- Assisted in the development of gym-wide events, increasing overall membership engagement.
- Organized fun and engaging gym challenges to foster camaraderie among members and promote healthy competition.
- Increased overall gym revenue through effective upselling of personal training packages.
- Organized outdoor fitness boot camps to provide clients with diverse and challenging workout environments.
- Adapted training methods to accommodate clients with special needs or limitations, ensuring inclusive fitness opportunities.
- Led functional, strength & conditioning and indoor cycling classes.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.
- Developed and implemented fitness assessment system to evaluate progress of participants.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, resulting in high rate of referrals and new business.
- Boosted client confidence and skillset with targeted strength training and conditioning programs.
Operations Manager
Zone Fitness
Cape Town
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Managing of the operations of the branch to ensure the branch operates as a successful business unit
- Manage income and expenses to budget i.e
- Manage various expenses to its budgeted monthly figures, calculate instructor/ full-time and part-time workers salaries/ wages, approve and control expenses from petty cash and order for consumable stock used in the facility, provide detailed breakdown of expenditure on budget sheets
- Manage the services of the branch and the functions of various departments i.e
- Fitness instructors, receptionists, cleaners, maintenance technician
- Management of tenants i.e
- Personal trainers and studio rental tenants
- Management of the facilities by ensuring that the facility and equipment is up to standard and working effectively, managing the preventative maintenance programme, logging of faulty equipment as well daily and weekly equipment checklists
- Logging of and following up of services and work supplied by outside contractors, managing the control storage and ordering of cleaning consumables and chemicals, management of facility to comply with Occupational Health and Safety standards
- Managing, dealing and handling of member queries and resolving in a timeous manner by reporting and delegating to various head of departments i.e
- Debt collectors, membership accounts controller, assistant manager, sales manager, regional and national operations manager
- Manage Human Resources such as conducting performance reviews, taking appropriate action to correct staff behaviour, ensure staff compliment is 100% and maintain a high standard during recruitment, conduct weekly and monthly staff training sessions, conduct disciplinary hearings if need be
- Occupational Health and Safety reports such as completing monthly OHS reports, loading of employee letter of appointments, complete monthly stock taking, scorecard reports and reviews, confirm salaries with finance management, appointed as SHE Rep, First Aider, Fire Marshall and Covid-19 Compliance Officer
Fitness Manager
Zone Fitness
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Manage and motivate the fitness team, manage the group exercise timetable including management of group exercise trainers
- Manage and co-ordinate fitness events and various other events within the club
- Complete and analyse group training statistics and review accordingly, track membership progress along with the fitness instructor
- Log and report any maintenance queries regarding the gym equipment and the facility
- Schedule fitness rosters and attendance records
- Capturing of membership contracts and book for their orientation sessions with a fitness instructor
- As the Fitness Manager, I was also the assistant operations manager which had me perform 'Manager on Duty' roles, taking care of daily operations, managing staff, dealing with club members, account queries, fitness events, conduct meetings with various departments, manage the fitness instructors and group exercise instructors
- Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work.
- Set clear sales goals for each employee, tracking progress and milestones and offering support and assistance.
- Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
- Organized special events such as charity runs and fitness challenges, increasing community engagement and brand visibility.
- Fostered culture of health and wellness, leading by example and encouraging staff to adopt healthy lifestyles.
- Recruited talented professionals to join the team of trainers through strategic networking efforts at industry events.
- Boosted staff performance with regular reviews and targeted development plans, aligning with overall business goals.
- Enhanced member experience by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, resulting in higher satisfaction ratings.
Fitness Instructor
Zone Fitness
Cape Town
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Conduct one-on-one and group induction sessions and recording member's progress on an exercise card
- Demonstrate safe and effective exercises to all members
- Conduct floor-based classes
- Assist the maintenance operator with the preventative maintenance program, do daily checks on equipment and report all out of order equipment immediately to the Fitness Manager and/ or Operations Manager
- Enforce club rules and regulations, ensure correct open / close procedures
- Perform 'Manager on Duty' duties in the absence of the Fitness Manager and/ or Operations Manager
Education
Certification in Fitness and Personal Training - Personal Training
Exercise Teacher's Academy
Cape Town 02.2014 - 11.2014
Diploma in Exercise Specialist and Sports Conditioning - Personal Training
Exercise Teacher's Academy
Cape Town 02.2015 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Muizenberg High School
Muizenberg, Cape Town 01.2009 - 11.2013
Skills
Excellent communication
Strength training
Activity planning
Service marketing
Client engagement
Leadership skills
Pre-and post-natal fitness
Member support
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Decision-making
Customer service
Communication and interpersonal connection
Problem-solving
Professionalism
Adaptability and flexibility
Performance monitoring
Staff management
Team leadership
Performance reporting
Planning and implementation
Customer retention
Management
Timeline
Personal Trainer
UFC Gym Bahrain
06.2022 - 12.2024
Operations Manager
Zone Fitness
02.2020 - 05.2022
Fitness Manager
Zone Fitness
10.2017 - 01.2020
Fitness Instructor
Zone Fitness
08.2016 - 10.2017
Diploma in Exercise Specialist and Sports Conditioning - Personal Training
Exercise Teacher's Academy
02.2015 - 10.2016
Certification in Fitness and Personal Training - Personal Training
Exercise Teacher's Academy
02.2014 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Muizenberg High School
01.2009 - 11.2013
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