Awbria Simmons
Address: 19727 Exchange Trail
City: Farmington
State: MN
Zip: 55024
Country: United States
objective
To join a company that offers me a stable and positive atmosphere and inspires me to enhance and therefore to innovate the work culture for the betterment of all parties concerned.
Work Experience
Zumba Instructor (05/15/2010 – Present)
•In-depth knowledge of principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation; of rules, strategies, and skills; of the cardiovascular system, human anatomy; exercise science and a variety of resistance training programming and injury prevention. •Sound knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.•Uncommon ability to teach others how to do something.
Last Employer: Life Time Fitness
Contact Person: Tamara Kockieski
Responsibilities: Creating and Choreographing all my routines with my own music selection which changes frequently Having excellent communication skills and being able to effectively communicate to all types of individuals The ability to motivate any individual do their best Leading groups of over 100 people in group fitness classes Being a positiv, ubeat role model Maintain control of a group and direct them in a supportive way as needed
Accomplishments: I have had 2 promotions in 4 months My class sizes have become so large that it is the first time in the history of Life Time Fitness that they have had to move a group fitness class into the gymnasium for class participants. I have benn contacted by the local news to do a segment on Zumba in Minnesota
Education
Establishment: Ashford University
Degree: Organizational Management
Education Period: 10/01/2008 - 10/13/2010
Speciality: Communications
Average Grade: 3.43
Establishment: Zumba
Education Period: 11/30/-1 - 11/30/-1
Speciality: Licensed Zumba Instructor
Establishment: NESTA
Education Period: 07/12/2004 - 08/01/2006
Speciality: Certified Personal Trainer
Skills
Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing. Deals with ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed. Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects. Proven relationship-builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills. Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards. Personable professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings. Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation. Innovative problem-solver who can generate workable solutions and resolve complaints. Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and colleagues. Seasoned professional whose honesty and integrity provide for effective leadership and optimal business relationships. Highly adaptable, mobile, positive, resilient, patient risk-taker who is open to new ideas. Energetic performer consistently cited for unbridled passion for work, sunny disposition, and upbeat, positive attitude. Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision. Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts.
Additional Information
Honors: Dean's List
Conferences or Courses: 5 Star Training through Life Time Fitness on leaership
Professional Membership: ZIN- part of the Zumba instructor network IDEA- memebrship in this renowned fitness company
Certifications or Licensures: NESTA Certified Persoanl Trainer CPR Certified Zumba Instructor
Interests
My interestes are spending time with my four children and husband and continually learning new things everyday. I love reading a good book when I get a free minute and cooking foods from around the world or just your basic comfort food for my family to enjoy. I also have to admit that a good dose of reality television never hurts.