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FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Summary

Detail-oriented Food Manager with 25 years of experience. Expert in hiring and training protocols with extensive knowledge of conflict resolution. Known for cutting service costs without sacrificing top-notch quality.

Skills
  • Hiring procedures
  • Purchasing
  • Portion control
  • Service records
  • Sales leadership
  • Budgeting
  • Sanitation
  • Budgets
  • Customer Service
  • Invoice Generation
  • Problem Resolution
  • Inventory Management
  • Organization
  • Relationship Development
  • Supervision
  • Team Building
  • Communications
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Designing exercise programs
  • Program development
Experience
Fitness InstructorFeb 2010 to Current
YMCA of Knoxville － Knoxville, TN
  • Guided clients in safe exercise, taking into account individualized physical limitations.
  • Created weight training programs, set up equipment and provided detailed instructions.
  • Educated and guided clients in safe and appropriate exercises for individual levels of fitness and physical abilities.
  • Instructed full range of classes including indoor cycling, stretching techniques, sub-step, pump and kickboxing to help clientele learn new fitness routines.
  • Encouraged clients to engage in group fitness classes and other gym activities to meet fitness goals.
  • Re-racked weights and maintained neat, organized and clean club.
  • Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits.
  • Developed routines to avoid injuries, maximize effort and facilitate client attainment of personal fitness goals.
  • Developed and delivered 10 weekly fitness classes.
  • Watched clients during exercises and assisted with exercises.
  • Devised new programs and monitored client progress.
  • Administered various fitness assessments to measure client progress.
  • Prepared teaching area for each class and returned all equipment to storage after classes.
  • Collaborated in development of fitness procedures.
  • Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Maintained updated certification knowledge through training.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Delivered Zumba, Barre and other strength training to customer locations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Food Service CoordinatorAug 2005 to Current
Concord United Methodist Church － Knoxville, TN
  • Coordinated optimal guest relations from initial contact through final check-out to boost satisfaction and brand loyalty.
  • Completed regular line checks to maximize quality assurance.
  • Reduced food waste 70% by overseeing use of ingredients to plan for costs, anticipated customers and popularity of items.
  • Kept kitchen clean, neat and sanitized by implementing surface and equipment schedules and standards.
  • Sought out and implemented methods to improve service and team performance and boost business sustainability.
  • Scheduled over 20 employees by assigning shifts.
  • Controlled portion sizes and garnishing for optimal cost controls.
  • Revamped and motivated kitchen staff to be highly efficient and produce consistent quality.
  • Interviewed, hired, and supervised back of house staff.
  • Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
  • Hired qualified staff to fill Assailant-Chef and general labor positions.
  • Supervised staff preparing and serving 300 meals per day.
  • Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
  • Trained employees on correct cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
  • Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
  • Assisted restaurant ownership with pricing by providing information about ingredient costs and correct portioning.
  • Established and enforced standards of personnel performance and service to provide customers with consistent and positive experiences.
  • Coordinated preparation of customer meals and monitored food handling for safety purposes.
MerchandiserJun 2005 to Jun 2010
News America Marketing LLC － Knoxville, TN
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across 150 locations.
  • Organized appealing and engaging displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
  • Taught sales staff to properly coordinate clothing racks and counter displays to maximize promotional effectiveness.
  • Updated seasonal displays such as windows and mannequins to highlight current product lines.
  • Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
  • Consulted with management and advertising teams to plan optimal promotions.
  • Provided feedback on competitor activities and best practices.
  • Communicated and coordinated execution of planogram with store management.
  • Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
  • Managed purchasing process for entire department.
  • Participated in monthly competitive shopping trips and compiled full reports.
  • Upheld stock levels and proper pricing for multiple product lines.
  • Created and implemented POS with chosen vendors.
  • Displayed appropriate signage for products and sales promotions.
  • Organized and located inventory and updated store spreadsheets.
  • Authorized payment of invoices and return of merchandise.
  • Built effective relationships with each store to develop superior customer satisfaction.
  • Shopped competition to identify opportunities, labels and trends.
  • Established and maintained proper high-traffic displays, resulting in increased sales.
  • Tracked shipping, including weekly and monthly fallout.
  • Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
  • Maximized potential for sales cycle success through effective promotions placement and eye-catching product displays.
  • Reconciled orders with financial plans and forecasts.
Owner/Restaurant ManagerNov 1994 to Dec 2004
Slice Of Life － Knoxville, TN
  • Established, enforced and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
  • Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered all pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
  • Updated financial accounts with current revenue and expense data and quickly resolved discrepancies to maintain compliance.
  • Calculated net income and adjusted strategies to increase income and bottom-line profits.
  • Created business plan, established processes and directed operations to offer quality [Product or Service] to customers.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate pricing structures and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Authored presentations with sleek graphics and attention-grabbing sales copy to entice prospective clients.
  • Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
  • Oversaw all aspects of project execution, including progress of each phase, quality of workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverable.
  • Set and administered annual operating budget, consistently maintaining controls and preventing overages.
  • Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success and maintain budgetary guidelines.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Led startup and opening of Bakery/Deli business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Oversaw daily operations of deli/bakery business, including 20 employees.
  • Negotiated with vendors to acquire products at discounted price, saving $[Amount].
  • Actively promoted store offerings through newspaper advertisements, catalogs, and brochures to attract new customers.
  • Hosted fundraising events for various charities to boost brand awareness and community engagement.
  • Set, updated and enforced policies to maintain consistency and quality at all levels.
  • Honed sales pitches and presentations to create committed base of clientele.
  • Hired and mentored core start-up team, working to outline initial company policies and procedures.
  • Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
  • Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
  • Participated in networking events to establish and cement community ties, B2B relationships and industry connections.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries to shape value-added solutions and approaches.
  • Diminished staff turnover and boosted morale by hiring effective team players and initiating new training and scheduling practices.
  • Implemented site safety programs in accordance with contract requirements and applicable regulations.
  • Managed bakery/deli business, cultivating positive and inviting atmosphere for employees and customers.
  • Promoted branding initiatives, developing effective marketing and sales strategies to meet new business development goals.
  • Leveraged human resources skills to identify and recruit optimal candidates, coordinate training and oversee ongoing performance.
  • Monitored individual team member performance results and engaged in timely coaching sessions.
  • Supervised performance of 20 workers, with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Presented products at events and tradeshows to increase brand awareness.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaMay 1980Eisenhower High School － Lawton, OK
Sales And DistributionMay 1980Great Plains Technology Center － Lawton, OK
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • YMCA of Knoxville
  • Concord United Methodist Church
  • News America Marketing LLC
  • Slice Of Life

School Attended

  • Eisenhower High School
  • Great Plains Technology Center

Job Titles Held:

  • Fitness Instructor
  • Food Service Coordinator
  • Merchandiser
  • Owner/Restaurant Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma May 1980
    Sales And Distribution May 1980

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