Melissa Perkins, Ms, Cscs, Pes, Cpt Email & Phone Number

Fitness training company focusing on those with injuries or medical conditions, helping them move better, feel better and live the life they want.

Worldwide

I run a virtual skincare business from the comfort of my home or anywhere I happen to be with the premium skincare company, Rodan and Fields. I assist others in starting and growing their own business.

Coached one on one and small group personal training clients, many of whom sought my expertise in working with injuries and medical conditions. Provided general nutrition guidance. Taught Indoor Cycling and TRX classes

Yokosuka, Japan

Acquired personal training clients, specialized in injury rehabilitation, and taught Indoor Cycling, Strength Training, and HIIT classes.

San Diego, Ca

I am currently taking on more in-home personal training clients to add to my personal training business. I also teach Spin and Power Flex classes at MCRD and present wellness seminars for HealthFitness in Southern California.

Managed personal training department of 7-10 personal trainersConducted fitness assessments, body fat analysis, and personal training sessionsResponsible for reaching monthly revenue goals, working within a budget, hiring of personal trainers, and professional development of staff personal trainersIncreased personal training revenue by 20%Taught Pre-Teen Fit classServed as a fitness professional at local wellness fairs and schoolsSpecialized in post-rehabilitation and sports performance training

Conducted employee health screening tests, including finger-stick cholesterol and blood sugar, blood pressure, and spirometryAdministered fitness testing for federal fire fightersCreated and supervised personal training sessionsEducated clients on healthy lifestyle habits

Conducted sport-specific group strength and conditioning training for athletes and one-on-one fitness trainingServed as a speed, agility and quickness coachIn charge of marketing and promoting Explosive Performance in local area

Counseled medical insurance members in person and via phone in health, wellness and fitness at annual preventive screening appointments. Promoted Health Education Programs, preventive exams, and online healthy lifestyle interventions.Conducted hundreds of blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose testing via finger-stick procedure; conducted body fat analyses and physical fitness assessments.Familiar with Connxtmd software, Welch-Allen blood pressure and Cholestech equipment.Spearheaded HealthPass Teen Screening Pilot Program-organized teen health screening at local high school, including presenting program to the teens, obtaining parental consent, coordinating staff and location, and gathering and reporting final statistics to my supervisors. Involved in community health projects: blood pressure readings at Senior Fairs, conducting health assessments on teens, and providing health screenings to Neighbor Island residentsPersonal Trainer, Bodies By Design

Responsible for marketing, sales and delivery of personal training.Specialized in post-injury rehabilitation exercise, women's fitness, and sports conditioning.Maintained accurate accounting books, client records, and business documentsWrote quarterly exercise column for local gym's website.

Employee trainer responsible for conducting fitness consultations, fitness assessments, and personal fitness training sessions.Created and instructed customized fitness and rehabilitation exercise programs.

Oversaw the operation of two base fitness centers and four satellite housing fitness centers.Supervised two Fitness Coordinators and a staff between 10-15 people. Conducted MicroFit fitness assessments and personal training sessions. Responsible for Fitness Department purchasing, including purchase of over $100K in cardiovascular and weight training equipment.Created and monitored yearly budget for Fitness Department.Created safe and effective in-house fitness programs to motivate and educate patrons. Lectured to military commands and community groups on fitness, health and nutrition topics. Taught Local Group Exercise Certification course. Supervised Group Exercise Program.Facilitated numerous 5K and 10K runs, a power lifting meet, two body building competitions, a biathlon/triathlon, and several bench press competitions. Taught Spinning classes two days per week and Interval Training class two days a week.

Managed fitness and sports facility on daily basis.Supervised a staff between 8 and 12 people, which included hiring and training new staff.Responsible for equipment maintenance and repair. Responsible for monthly paperwork, including staff scheduling, purchase orders, and employee timecards.

Master Of Science - Ms, Public Health Education And Promotion

M.S, Exercise Science And Health Promotion

B.S, Athletic Training/Exercise Science

Activities and Societies: Track and Field teamMajored in Athletic Training/Exercise Science