RESUME

Skills/Qualifications:

·       Makes professional home visits for thoroughly screened and selected clients who have physical changes.

·       Over 30 years of experience working with youth groups from diverse populations.

·       Motivational speaker and fitness expert that is capable of adhering to company policies, adapting to diverse environments and able to access resources within the community.

·       Proven track record of effectively serving as a leader in the community and community organizations.

·       Mentor youth to become productive citizens mentally, physically, and spiritually.

·       Notary Public

Experience:

Independent Contractor, 24/7 Fitness
January 2019- Present

·       Constructed successful nutritional and exercise programs for individuals.

·       Monitors overweight and obese clients

·       Provides fitness and nutrition counseling to a diverse population, including youth.

·       Specialized in Pre/Post Natal exercise.

Brick Mason Tender, Reed’s Construction
July 2018- March 2021

·       Assist Brick Mason with construction of houses

·       Palletize bricks and blocks

·       Build scaffolding

·       Mix the mortar for the projects

·       Clean area prior to and after the completion of daily work

Police Fitness Coordinator, Columbia Police Department
July 2015- July 2018

·       Assigned to the Training Unit to assess the fitness of employees at the Columbia Police Department

·       Creates and demonstrates a safe and effective exercise personal and group program for employees of the Columbia Police Department.

·       Performs pre-employment Job Related Physical Ability Test.

·       Performs Annual Physical Fitness Test.

·       Leads Basic Candidate School Physical Fitness Activities.

·       Set goals and provides feedback and accountability for officers.

·       Provides instruction for CPR/ First Aid Certification.

·       Educates employees of nutritional and general health and welfare issues.

·       Attends City, staff, and community meetings and events as appropriate.

·       Requires performing coordinating work involving guideline and rules with constant problem-solving.

Personal Trainer Coordinator, Drew Wellness Center
May 2013-July 2015

·       Responsible for nutrition and fitness counseling

·       Wellness Center employee programs

·       Scheduling training sessions

·       Responsible for project management, incentive programs, and obesity programs for children and adults

Independent Contractor, Strongholds Gym
January 2011- May 2013

·       Constructed successful nutritional and exercise programs for individuals.

·       Monitors overweight and obese clients

·       Provides fitness and nutrition counseling to a diverse population, including youth.

·       Specialized in Pre/Post Natal exercise.

Independent Contractor, Gold’s Gym
September 2010- January 2011

·       Constructed successful nutritional and exercise programs for individuals.

·       Evaluates overweight and obese clients

·       Provides fitness and nutrition counseling to a diverse population, including youth.

·       Specialized in Pre/Post Natal exercise.

Personal Trainer/Assistant Fitness Coordinator, City of Columbia- Drew Wellness Center
February 2006- May 2013

·      Assisted the Fitness Coordinator in managing the fitness area.

·      Facilitated on-site training sessions and informational workshops to educate members about healthy life decisions.

·      Coordinated City Wide Fitness Challenge and 100:1 Fitness Challenge

·      Developed boot camp for specialized fitness and intense training.

Independent Contractor, Sports Gym
May 2003- February 2006

·       Constructed successful nutritional and exercise programs for individuals.

·       Keeps track of  overweight and obese clients progress

·       Provides fitness and nutrition counseling to a diverse population, including youth.

·       Specialized in Pre/Post Natal exercise.

Independent Contractor/ Director of Personal Training, Gold’s Gym
June 1997- May 2003

Manages and trains all personal training staff

·       Manages all day-to-day operations of personal training.

·       Provides outstanding customer service to gym members and clients.

·       Builds a top-notch team of individuals that are committed to providing outstanding personal training experience.

Education:

Evander Child’s High School, Bronx, NY- High School Diploma, June 1974
Police Academy Graduate, Community Service Officer- December 1974
Hugee Theological Institute, Ordained Minister- January 1991 to February 1993
Liberty University, Religious Studies- January 2013 to July 2013

Certifications/ Training:

·       Red Cross (1998- present)

·       First Aid/ AED/ CPR instructor

·       Certified Personal Trainer –Aerobics and Fitness Associate of America (1998- present)

·       AFAA and ITA certified

·       Fitness Counselor (1998-present)

·       Aqua Fitness Instructor

·       American Sign Language I and II certification (1999)

·       Spanish beginner and intermediate certification (2000)

Community Activities:

·       Mason Tender’s Local (1982-1996)

·       Construction Laborer (1982-1984)

·       Union Shop Steward (1984-1989)

·       Construction Foreman (1989-1996)

·       Cities IV Schools (CIS Program 1978-1980)

·       Youth Work Coordinator

·       Remedial reading/math/hygiene

·       Lead person for Instructing Youth (YWC, Juvenile delinquents) in social behavior.

·       Duty at Elementary School, P.S 125, Harlem NY

·       Model Cities Program (1974-1978)-NYPD

·       Community Service Officer

Ø  Police Liaison between police department and community

Ø  School crossing guard

Ø  School security

Ø  Neighborhood and park patrol

Ø  Report suspicious activity in the neighborhood to the police department

Ø  Assisted police department in Gang Relationships

Ø  Served PCT. Modic City Headquarters 41,44,47,52

·       South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice Volunteer Pastor (1998- present)

·       Eternal Life Church of Jesus Christ, Outreach and Correspondence Ministry for incarcerated boys and girls (1999)

·       Boy Scouts of America, Scout Master and Indian Waters Council Troop 9472 (2000)

·       USC Service Advisory Board honoree

·       Lead Trainer for “Let’s Move”, childhood obesity program, initiated by Michelle Obama

·       Fitness director for 911 communications

·       Featured on local radio stations WWDM 101.3 – Fighting the war on obesity and WFMV 95.3

·       Featured on television WOLO 25, WIS News 10 and the city of Columbia, channel 2, providing expert knowledge addressing issues in health and fitness.

·       Featured weekly on WLTX News 19, “Trainer Tuesdays.”

·       Author of “Death by the Tongue”, a motivational seminar that is a catalyst to promoting healthy lifestyles.

·       Youth Work Coordinator for the cities in school organization for Bronx, NY (1978-1979)

·       Local community seminars on health issues for adults and youth

·       Richland One  Student Nutrition Services

·       Training for those that are physically challenged