Jae Tsai
Personal Trainer
Hamilton
Summary
Certified Personal Trainer with a Bachelor of Health, Sport, and Human Performance, majoring in human performance science, double minoring in chemistry and e-sports. Experience in coaching and working with a range of age groups. Proven success working within fast-paced, collaborative settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Personal Trainer
City Fitness
06.2023 - Current
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
Action Indoor Sports Duty Manager/ Counterstaff
Action Indoor Sports
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Managed over 150 customers per night.
- Operated cash register for transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Kendo Instructor
Waikato Kendo Club
09.2017 - Current
- Conferred with head instructor on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Planned strategies for each match based on knowledge of opposing team and individual player strengths.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Worked with large range of ages from 3 to 50+ year olds
Powerlifting Coach
Rototuna Senior High School
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more resilient and increased effectiveness through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Coached students aged 14 to 17
Lacrosse Coach
Rototuna High Schools
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Organized practice sessions, exercise and conditioning to improve player performance.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
- Coached students aged from 12 to 16
- Finished 2nd place in division.
Online Science Tutor
Private Tutoring
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with student to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Provided verbal and written constructive criticism and positive feedback to students.
- Utilized Zoom to provide online instruction in one-on-one environments.
- Proficient in Junior Science and years 11 to 13 Chemistry
Inflatable World Manager
Action Indoor Sports And Inflatable World
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Worked with children from ages 4 and under to 5 and over.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Took social reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping up with customer demands.
Dental Assistant
Nawton Dental Centre
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Helped dentists complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected results.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplied to prepare for following patients and maintain health and safety practices.
Education
Bachelor of Health, Sport, And Human Performance - Human Performance Science
University of Waikato
Hamilton 03.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rototuna Senior High School
Hamilton, WKO 02.2017 - 11.2019
Skills
Quick Learner & Motivated
Certification
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Accomplishments
- 2018 - Represented New Zealand at the 17th World Kendo Championships in Incheon, South Korea, as the youngest national representative and placed in the top 16 teams
- 2016 - The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Bronze Award
- 2015 - Achieved Grade 5 piano through the Royal Schools of Music
References
Liz Dutton - NZ Women's Kendo Team Manager
Email - lizd@diabetes.org.nz
Mobile - 0272144436
Marilyn Kho - Previous Employer at NDC
Email - nawtondentalcentre@gmail.com
Phone - (07) 846 5668
Lisette Burrows - Community Health Paper Convenor/Lecturer
Email - lisette.burrows@waikato.ac.nz
Timeline
Personal Trainer
City Fitness
06.2023 - Current
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
04-2023
Duty Managers Certificate
11-2022
License Controller Qualification
08-2022
First Aid Certificate
07-2022
Action Indoor Sports Duty Manager/ Counterstaff
Action Indoor Sports
11.2021 - Current
Inflatable World Manager
Action Indoor Sports And Inflatable World
11.2021 - 11.2023
Powerlifting Coach
Rototuna Senior High School
11.2020 - 06.2021
Lacrosse Coach
Rototuna High Schools
06.2020 - 10.2020
Online Science Tutor
Private Tutoring
06.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Health, Sport, And Human Performance - Human Performance Science
University of Waikato
03.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Nawton Dental Centre
10.2018 - 07.2020
Kendo Instructor
Waikato Kendo Club
09.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rototuna Senior High School
02.2017 - 11.2019
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