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Alexis Jones

5/72 Heath Drive
Thatestown SA 5000

Mobile: 0422 222 222
Home: (08) 71 000 000
Email: ajones@email.com

Objective

To secure a position as a professional personal trainer where I can demonstrate my passion for fitness, health and overall well being. I wish to teach, help and coach people to achieve their fitness goals and improve their lifestyle.

Education

Tuppence Health and Wellbeing School

Thatestown SA

Certificate III and IV in Fitness

Graduated: 2005

University of South Australia

Adelaide SA

Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies)

Graduated: 2004

Thatestown High School

Thatestown SA

South Australia Certificate of Education

Graduated: 2001

Employment History

Nov 2005 – Present: Personal Trainer
Clarence Fitness Centre

San Carlo SA

Responsibilities

Design and implement personalised exercise and diet programs targeting specific conditions and concerns including obesity, arthritis and high cholesterol
Recruit and retain clients
Counsel members about fitness, exercise, health and injury management
Run group fitness classes
Provide weight-lifting, treadmill and other fitness apparatus instruction
Ensure the safety of all members and clients
Ensure all gym equipment is maintained
Advised on common sport and exercise related injuries
Assess clients’ fitness on a monthly basis

Achievements

Monitored a group of 20 overweight people who lost 7-10 per cent body fat under my supervision
Implemented the Fit Fast incentive training program that encouraged and challenged people to their lose weight
Awarded Best Personal Trainer for 2008

Feb 2003 – Nov 2005: Receptionist (part time)
The Darlo Club

San Carlo SA

Responsibilities

Served customers and provided information regarding membership, facilities, timetable and so on
Maintained client membership details
Processed daily banking and other administration duties
Co-ordinated group fitness classes and timetables
Monitored the overall maintenance of the club
Assisted with all promotional and marketing campaigns

Qualifications/Certifications

2009 – Insure-Fit (valid insurance cover)

2008 – Fitness Australia registration

2008 – Senior First Aid Certificate, St John Ambulance

Skills

Category	Name	Proficiency	Yrs experience	Last Used	Value
Computer	Microsoft Office	Advanced	10 yrs	Use currently
Computer	Filemaker Pro	Intermediate	3 yrs	Nov 2005
Computer	Internet Explorer	Advanced	10 yrs	Use currently

Hobbies

Running
Travelling
Theatre
Cooking

References

Sonny James - Head Trainer
Clarence Fitness Centre
Email: sonny@email.com
Phone: (08) 71 555 555
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Jessica Lowry - Lecturer
University of South Australia
Email: JLowry@email.com
Phone: (08) 71 333 333
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