Summary of Qualifications
Thea
Shoemaker is a fitness specialist with 13 years of
practical experience.
She
caries a diploma in fitness and nutrition, several
certifications and continued education in all areas of
health and fitness. She is well versed in fitness
program design, business management and fitness testing
for all age groups.
Key Skills
Weight
and resistance training, flexibility and cardiovascular
conditioning, weight management, program design and
implementation, post rehabilitation., staff training and
development. Exercise for older adults. Training
programs for school athletics.
Practical Experience
Own and Operate T.S. Fitness Systems Channel Islands, CA
1998 - present
Personal
Fitness Training
Beach
Workout – Land Conditioning for surfers
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Developed and
instructs a fitness training course on the beach
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Course includes
cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training.
Fitness Coordinator (YMCA
of Ventura, 1999-2000)
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Supervise
and train fitness staff of 8, including Personal Fitness
Trainers and Fitness Counselors, who support member base
of 2400.
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Responsible
for the application of principles of health and fitness,
basic exercise guidelines, and appropriate member
interaction.
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Reviews and
expands training protocols.
Get Real Instructor (YMCA
of Ventura, 1998-2000)
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Teaches
10-week course on activity, nutrition and
self-empowerment.
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Graduated
11 members to date. 30 registered for Spring semester.
Personal Fitness Trainer
(YMCA of Ventura, 1998-present)
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Performs
health screens and develops personalized fitness
programs for members.
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Coaches,
mentors and implements fitness programs with weekly
client base of 13.
Floor Trainer (Channel Is.
Athletic Club of Port Hueneme, 1996-1997)
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Instructed,
supervised and reinforced basic exercise guidelines to
members.
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Performed
member exercise orientations, facilitated member use of
equipment, interacted and coached members on the floor.
Mail Carrier (US Postal
Service of Frazier Park, 1988-1998)
Education & Certification
Diploma in Fitness and
Nutrition (International Correspondence Schools, 1993)
Areas of
concentration: Exercise Physiology, Anatomy,
Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Injury Prevention,
and First aid.
Advanced
topics: Special Populations, Prenatal/postnatal exercise
and Business Management.
YMCA Certification
(1998-2000)
Principles
of Health and Fitness
Group
Exercise Instructor
Get Real
Weight Management Instructor
AFAA (Aerobic & Fitness
Association of America, 1996)
Personal
Trainer Certification
Fitness
Triage
Certified
Fitness Nutrition Coach, NESTA (National Exercise and
Sports Trainers Association) 2005
Community Support
2003 Formed Team Flex Girl for the
Revlon Run Walk for women’s cancers. Raised $5000
2004 Team Flex Girl raised over $3000
2003 Conditioning coach Hollywood
Beach School Basketball team
Professional Memberships
AFAA
IDEA
Reebok
Alliance
AAPT
American Association of Personal Trainers
NESTA (National Endurance Sports Trainers Association)
Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach
Publications
Article:
Oxnard Waveriders Association, “Health Waves” series,
June 2000
Article:
Oxnard Waveriders Association, “A Real Pain in the
Shoulder”, August 2000
Personal Athletic History
Revlon Run/Walk 5k 2003
Dolphin Run 10k 2003
Revlon Run Walk 5k 2004
Dolphin Run 10k 2004
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