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
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
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
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
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