Brandon Salas
Toto,GU
Summary
My experience as a Group Fitness Instructor and a Army Medic has allowed me to obtain a plethora of skills that would make me the best fit for this job.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
Ultra Training and Fitness
Barrigada, Guam
08.2022 - Current
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and general fitness to a variety of fitness levels.
- Planned and executed one on one sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Encouraged and motivated participants to persevere through challenges to achieve new goals.
- Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Established a positive and safe training environment.
Combat Medic (68W)
Army Reserves
Guam
06.2016 - 05.2023
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions amongst soldiers.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
- Advised soldiers of preventative interventions: hydration, proper nutrition, importance of sleep.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Administered first-aid treatment to reduce pain and minimize risk of complications.
- Monitored patients' vital signs to assess condition and identify necessary medical interventions.
- Documented patient information, medical interventions and patient outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Worked in ER department at Tripler Hospital.
- Conducted medic support for Typhoon relief missions in Guam and Saipan.
- Conducted medical support in response to COVID19.
Group Fitness Instructor
Paradise Fitness Center
Guam
01.2013 - 03.2020
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
- Led weekly classes for up to 40 individuals with consistent participation and positive feedback.
- Monitored participant progress and provided positive reinforcement to support goal achievement.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Demonstrated and taught gym members proper use of equipment.
- Observed clients to assist and offer technique and skill advice.
- Established positive competition with clients to improve motivation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science And Exercise Promotion
University of Guam
Mangilao, Guam05.2023
Skills
- Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
- Small and Large Group Instruction
- Safety Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Fitness Class Development
- Class Organization
- Strength and Agility Training
- Designing Classes and Routines
- Class Coordination
- Nutrition Advisement
- Class Instruction
- Leadership and Coaching
Timeline
Group Fitness Instructor
Ultra Training and Fitness
08.2022 - Current
Combat Medic (68W)
Army Reserves
06.2016 - 05.2023
Group Fitness Instructor
Paradise Fitness Center
01.2013 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Science And Exercise Promotion
University of Guam