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Keenan Bowes

@keenanbowes

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Experienced fitness professional and manager with expertise opening and operating hotel gym facilities.

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead gym operations or deliver training in dynamic, guest-focused settings, with growth, creative freedom, and teamwork.

I am a dedicated fitness professional with four years of progressive experience across hotels, resorts, clubs, and private training, focused on creating safe, effective programs and high-quality guest experiences.

I led the setup and operational launch of fitness facilities across a four-property Marriott hotel cluster, managed day-to-day gym operations, and delivered personal and group training at international resorts and clubs.

I combine hands-on training, marketing and promotions experience, and strong client communication to develop fitness programs, curate membership products, and maintain guest satisfaction in multicultural environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Fitness Instructor

Club Med

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Delivered daily group fitness classes and personal training at a resort in Bali, managed the gym and inventory, and adapted exercise plans for diverse guest needs.

Program Modifications Group Exercise Personal Training Facility Management Inventory Control Cross Cultural Communication

Brand Promoter & Model

Ares Athleisure

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Promoted and modeled new sportswear collections while networking to drive brand awareness and product adoption.

Modeling Networking Merchandising

Fitness Manager

Delta Hotel Cluster by Marriott

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Led setup and operations of gym facilities across four Marriott properties during preopening, launched fitness packages and memberships, and provided personal training and pool/spa support to guests.

Gym Operations Facility Setup Membership Management Personal Training Program Development

Marketing & Promotions Associate

Gorilla Sports

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Executed marketing and promotional activities for a fitness equipment company to increase brand visibility and product interest.

Marketing event support Networking Sales Support

Private Personal Trainer

Self Employed

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Provided one-on-one training and tailored exercise programs to multiple clients, implemented safe training protocols and tracked client progress.

Personal Training Program Design Injury Modification Coaching Scheduling

Fitness Instructor

Virgin Active

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Conducted scheduled group and personal training sessions, created and modified exercise plans based on client needs and tracked progress to improve outcomes.

Personal Training Program Design Exercise Modification Health & Safety)Customer Service Coaching

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ETA College

Certificate, Fitness / Sports Conditioning

2019 - 2021

Activities and societies: Coaching and practical training experience during study.

Studied Fitness/Sports Conditioning and Project Management and graduated from ETA College in 2021.

Norman Henshilwood High School

Matriculation, High School

Activities and societies: Member of Peak Performers training team; trained senior high school soccer students.

Completed matriculation with subjects including Mathematics, English, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Business Studies, and Accounting; matriculated in 2018.