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Brandon Olivier

Brandon Olivier

Summary

Dynamic fitness professional with extensive experience in delivering personalized training programs for diverse clientele. Expertise in weight loss, functional training, toning, bodybuilding, and sport-specific training, leading to measurable client success. Proven track record in fostering a customer-oriented approach that enhances client engagement and satisfaction. Strong communicator adept at building relationships across varied backgrounds to inspire commitment to fitness goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

MMA/ Muay Thai Strength and Conditioning Coach

Yotharak/ Chok Dee Muaythai and MMA
Phuket
05.2023 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with professional Muay Thai and MMA athletes to enhance their strength and conditioning for competitive fights.
  • Created and managed training programs dedicated to optimizing strength, speed and endurance of every athlete.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Performed corrective exercises to improve mobility, stability, balance, flexibility, posture.
  • Worked closely with athletic trainers and coaches on strategies for preventing injuries and managing rehabilitation.
  • Evaluated and updated diets for optimal nutrition.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.

Personal Trainer | Fitness Class Instructor

Coastline
KAUST
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Delivering both one-on-one physical training and group classes to various gym guests of different ages, backgrounds and fitness levels
  • Closely interacting with clients to gain better understanding of their fitness needs and devising workout plans
  • Lead fun, energetic classes for diverse age groups and fitness levels
  • Designing exercise charts, diet plans and workout routines as well as monitoring progress using latest technologies
  • Assisting clients in performing physical exercises as well as ensuring safe and correct usage of the training equipment
  • Enabling clients to achieve and maximise their full potential through the provided fitness training/diet plan
  • Counselling and educating clients on nutrition and lifestyle changes relevant to their fitness plan
  • Built and continually expanded knowledge and expertise on latest fitness trends and programs and kept class content fresh and interesting.

Personal Trainer

Planet Fitness
Vanderbijlpark
09.2018 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
  • Providing support to clients through the physical training and workout procedures to achieve their fitness goals
  • Closely interacting with clients to gain better understanding of their fitness needs and devising workout plans
  • Designing exercise charts, diet plans and workout routines as well as monitoring progress using latest technologies
  • Assisting clients in performing physical exercises as well as ensuring safe and correct usage of the training equipment
  • Enabling clients to achieve and maximise their full potential through the provided fitness training/diet plan
  • Counselling and educating clients on nutrition and lifestyle changes relevant to their fitness plan
  • Vanderbijlpark, South Africa

Personal Trainer

Self Employed
02.2016 - 09.2021
  • Providing one-on-one personal training to clients of a variety of fitness levels and ages to achieve desired goals
  • Evaluating client fitness level/skill set and designing personalised progress plans to suit individual circumstances
  • Mentoring clients in a positive yet rigorous format by using motivating words while training/performing exercises
  • Planning diet and daily exercise routines for the clients and motivating them to reach their desired fitness goals
  • Demonstrating warm-up techniques and educating clients to use the training equipment to avoid any injury
  • Checking and recording progress of clients through strength training, weightlifting and other fitness assessments

Apprentice and Artisan

Fancraft
Vanderbijlpark
12.2010 - 12.2014
  • Company Overview: Vanderbijlpark
  • Vanderbijlpark

Education

Certificate - Yoga Instructor

ETA College
01.2019

National Diploma - Sports Conditioning and Coaching

ETA College
01.2018

Certificate - Personal Trainer

ETA College
12-2016

Grade 12 - Senior Certificate

Hoerskool Marais Viljoen
01.2015

Trade Certificate - Mechanical Fitter

MCD Meyerton
01.2014

Skills

  • Functional training expertise
  • Nutritional guidance expertise
  • Strategic Planning
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Advanced exercise physiology
  • Program design expertise
  • Sport-specific conditioning
  • Body composition analysis
  • Weight management strategies
  • Progress monitoring
  • Motivational coaching

References

References are available on request

Languages

Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

MMA/ Muay Thai Strength and Conditioning Coach

Yotharak/ Chok Dee Muaythai and MMA
05.2023 - 12.2024

Personal Trainer | Fitness Class Instructor

Coastline
04.2021 - 04.2023

Personal Trainer

Planet Fitness
09.2018 - 09.2021

Personal Trainer

Self Employed
02.2016 - 09.2021

Apprentice and Artisan

Fancraft
12.2010 - 12.2014

Certificate - Yoga Instructor

ETA College

National Diploma - Sports Conditioning and Coaching

ETA College

Certificate - Personal Trainer

ETA College

Grade 12 - Senior Certificate

Hoerskool Marais Viljoen

Trade Certificate - Mechanical Fitter

MCD Meyerton
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