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Lauren Yates

@laurenyates

Self-motivated personal trainer with strong organizational abilities.

United Kingdom

What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers growth opportunities and a supportive team environment.

I am a dedicated personal trainer with a passion for helping clients achieve their fitness goals. With extensive experience in designing tailored training and nutritional programs, I have successfully guided numerous clients through their transformation journeys. My proactive approach and strong organizational skills enable me to manage multiple clients effectively while ensuring each individual receives personalized attention.

Throughout my career, I have held various roles in the fitness industry, including duty manager and senior coach, where I developed my leadership abilities and honed my skills in customer service and team management. I thrive in dynamic environments that challenge me and offer opportunities for personal and professional growth. My commitment to continuous learning is evident through my participation in workshops and training sessions aimed at expanding my knowledge and expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Duty Manager

Mill Hill School Enterprises Sports Centre

Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Conducted membership tours, upselling facilities, and processed contracts and payments for new members. Managed bookings using Hussle software and School Hire, oversaw events, and liaised with parents and teachers.

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Current

Personal Trainer

Blueprint Fitness

Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Provided results-focused personal training and transformational services, overseeing numerous clients and conducting weekly check-ins. Designed nutritional and structured training programs, updated every four weeks, and monitored client goals weekly to ensure they were on target for their 16-week transformation.

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Current

Self-employed Personal Trainer

Flex PT Studio Rental

Oct 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Organized studio rental for outside clients on a self-employed basis, designing personal training sessions suitable for client goals and activity levels. Developed rehabilitation programs for clients with specific injuries and managed a complex diary across multiple jobs.

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Senior Coach / Covering Duty Manager

The Laboratory Spa and Health Club

Jan 2018 - Jul 2018 (6 months)

Managed a team of approximately six coaches, overseeing KPIs and targets, and reported to the head of fitness. Covered duty manager shifts, which involved conducting membership tours, completing contracts, and handling payments.

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Fitness Instructor

The Laboratory Spa and Health Club

Aug 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 4 months)

Assisted in the day-to-day running of the gym, providing high standards of customer service to club members. Organized, oversaw, and cleaned the gym, conducted regular maintenance and safety checks, and worked to improve membership retention.

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Permanents Consultant

Reed Recruitment

Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 (10 months)

Managed and maintained a colleague's desk during maternity leave, building a personal client base. Recruited exclusively within the maintenance market, providing permanent staffing solutions from skilled trades to senior-level positions.

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Front Of House Receptionist and Lifeguard

The Laboratory Spa and Health Club

Dec 2011 - Sep 2015 (3 years 9 months)

Responsible for cashing up, handling large amounts of currency from memberships, day passes, and events. Dealt with member queries and needs, responded to emergencies, and sold spa, gym, and swimming products.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Greenwich logoTG

The University of Greenwich

BSc H, Criminal and Forensic Psychology

Grade: 2:1

Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Criminal and Forensic Psychology, achieving a 2:1 classification degree. The program provided a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles applied to criminal behavior and forensic contexts.

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Diverse Trainers

Level 3 Personal Trainer, Personal Training

Obtained Level 3 certification as a Personal Trainer through Diverse Trainers. This qualification equipped me with advanced knowledge and skills in exercise programming, client assessment, and motivational techniques.

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Train Fitness

Level 2 Fitness Instructor, Fitness Instruction

Completed Level 2 certification as a Fitness Instructor through Train Fitness in July 2016. This foundational qualification provided essential knowledge in gym instruction, health and safety, and basic exercise techniques.

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Course Completion, Leadership and Team Management

Completed a Leadership and Team Management course on June 7, 2016. This training was undertaken to prepare for senior coach and duty manager roles, focusing on effective leadership and team coordination.

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Mill Hill School

First Aid at Work, First Aid

Completed and updated First Aid at Work certification in 2019 at Mill Hill School. This certification ensures proficiency in providing immediate medical assistance in workplace emergencies.

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A Levels, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Photography

Grade: A

Achieved A grades in Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology at A-level, along with an A grade in AS-level Photography. These qualifications demonstrate strong academic performance across various subjects.

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Unknown

GCSE Qualifications, Various

Grade: Various

Obtained a range of GCSE qualifications including French (Grade 3), OCR Level 2 ICT (Merit B), Physical Education (A), ICT skills for business (Merit B), Creating computer graphics (Merit B), Religious studies (B), Sociology (B), Science (A), Biology (A), Chemistry (B), Physics (B), Additional Science (B), English literature (A), English (A), Mathematics (B), Spanish (C), and Art & Design (A). The

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