As Owner and Lead Personal Trainer for Personal Training with Caitlin I work with clients to create individualized, safe and effective programs to help each client reach their own personal fitness and health goals. -Work with clients one-on-one, partner sessions or small group training in a gym located in the Lakeview neighborhood, a clients home and outside during the summer months.-Teach clients the foundations of strength training and how it can help them reach their health and fitness goals. As well as using other exercises types to work into their routines and lives.-Meet with each potential or new client to discuss goals, past workout history, diet and nutrition, injuries, basic health screenings including weight, body fat and circumference measurements. Create a goal oriented and individualized plan for success.-Keep track of scheduling and appointment changes.-Weekly Follow-up on workout history, nutrition choices, sleep and general well being-Goal Re-assessments, including measurements every 3-6 months, depending on desired goal.-Maintain relationships with clients so they understand I have their best interest in mind. -Refer clients to other fitness professionals when appropriate, including MAT Specialists, Massage Therapists and a Dietician).-Using social media I've created a community for clients to share stories and learn others struggles, while making new friends to workout with and hold accountable. Clients are able to use my own recipes, read articles to help them succeed and share their own personal journeys through testimonials.-Educate clients on the myths and truths of exercise, especially women and primarily about strength training and nutrition.For more information: cakeyfitness.com

Work with a variety of companies through Chicago, as an onsite educator and Small Group or Boot camp Instructor.-Create presentations on a variety of topics to present to a companies employees, including basic movements, exercise science, nutrition, etc.-Work with Wellness coordinators to help manage and run weight loss programs-Create small group training sessions that employees of all ages and fitness levels can participate in. -Send emails with informational articles for employees to read and ask questions about.

Work with production companies, photographers and corporations to help ensure safety and authenticity of fitness models and ad campaigns for fitness related medias.-Worked on ad campaigns for YMCA and Dicks's Sporting Goods-Responsible for the safety of all fitness models-Responsible for ensuring ads are authentic and are current with proper fitness form.-Work with photographers and production teams to ensure that the client receives what they want, whether it be selling a brand or clothing, while maintaining authenticity and relevance to the fitness industry.-Ensure creativity of fitness exercises as well as come prepared with a variety of movements to exceed clients expectations.-Work closely with team to ensure shoot is time efficient.

Coaching groups of individuals of all skill levels through multiple facets of class, including walking/jogging/running, rowing and strength training. Room could hold up to 45 participants at a time. Need to be knowledgeable not only in form and technique, but how to manage a room of individuals while correcting form and coaching treadmills. Responsible for keeping classes filled to a certain percentage.Responsible and aided the front team in selling memberships, including meeting with first timers and touring the studio and explaining the Orange Zone. Was responsible to a 60% closing rate - which I hit. Also, went above and beyond to be team captain for several programs and keeping members involved and engaged with social events and activities.

Work with clients to create individualized, safe and effective programs to help each client reach their own personal fitness and health goals. -Meet with each client to discuss goals, past workout history, diet and nutrition, injuries, basic health screenings including blood pressure, weight, body fat and circumference measurements.-Meet with each client to go over a goal oriented and individualized plan for success.-Keep track of scheduling and appointment changes.-Weekly Follow-up on workout history, nutrition choices, sleep and general well being-Goal Re-assessments, including measurements every 3-6 months, depending on desired goal.-Maintain relationships with clients so they understand I have their best interest in mind. -Provide clients with reliable resources, including other fitness specialists (MAT, Massage, Dietician, Pilates) and literature.-Create a community for clients to share stories and learn others struggles, while making new friends to workout with and hold accountable.-Educate clients on the myths and truths of exercise, especially women and primarily about strength training.Group Fitness InstructorTeaches weekly classes including:Cycle; Cycle fusion; Boxing; Bootcamp; Cardio & Strength; Flexibility, Mobility, Balance and Low Impact; 6 Pack Abs

Work with clients to create individualized, safe and effective programs to help each client reach their own personal fitness and health goals. -Meet with each client to discuss goals, past workout history, diet and nutrition, injuries, basic health screenings including blood pressure, weight, body fat and circumference measurements.-Meet with each client to go over a goal oriented and individualized plan for success.-Keep track of scheduling and appointment changes.-Weekly Follow-up on workout history, nutrition choices, sleep and general well being-Goal Re-assessments, including measurements every 3-6 months, depending on desired goal.-Maintain relationships with clients so they understand I have their best interest in mind. -Provide clients with reliable resources, including other fitness specialists (MAT, Massage, Dietician, Pilates) and literature.-Create a community for clients to share stories and learn others struggles, while making new friends to workout with and hold accountable.-Educate clients on the myths and truths of exercise, especially women and primarily about strength training.Small Group TrainingBring together small groups of women who are looking to create a small community to reach their fitness goals. Programming is designed around the goals of gaining lean muscle and reducing body fat. Specifically aimed at Women, these workouts are designed specifically for women and our ever changing bodies.

Teach several formats including strength, sports specific, spinning, core and Bootcamp style classes. Also, given two new formats within the last year and responsible for the growth of participation. Classes range in size from 16-30 participants with all fitness levels included.

Maintain safety of fitness floor.Maintain cleanliness of fitness equipment.Data entry for new members.Assist members with usage of fitness equipment.Shadow current trainers.

* Instruct multi level participants to properly train in a group setting* Actively increase class size by promoting classes through member engagement* Reliable in subbing classes and being used as an "on call" instructor.* Certified and trained to teach the following formats: Strength, Sports Specific, Core, Pilates Mat, Kickboxing

* Responsible for all operations of the club in the absence of the General/Club Manager.* Service members and internal departments by using superior customer service at all times.* Resolve member, guest and employee issues using printed Policy and Procedure Manuals to come up with resolutions.* Actively promote Customer Service, Friendliness, Safety, Improvement & Integrity.* Interview, hire, supervise, schedule and; Oversee budget execution. Work within the parameters of a budget to hit revenue goals and consistently surpass Profit goals. * Plan, Organize & implement new marketing programs for revenue generating departments.* Plan, Organize & Run social events for members and non members * Assist in the Accounting Department, including performing cancellations and freezes, billing changes, payment collection & light filing.