1. Kim Albinson
133 Quilter Road, Basingstoke, Hants. RG22 4HE
Mobile: 07787 506112
kimialbinson@yahoo.co.uk
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Personal Profile
An experiencedmanagerof 20+ years, coupledwith excellentpeople skills.Dedicatedin self-
improvementanddevelopingtalent.A managementstylewithintegrity,loyalty,honestyand valuing
whatis bestfor the staff and company ultimatelyresultinginsuccess.
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Freelance GroupExercise Instructor October2014 to Present
Instructingexerciseclasses
SpecialisinginHathaYoga, Matbased PilatesandZumba.
Consultative servicestoclubsandorganisationswishingtodevelopfitnesstimetable,reduce
churn and attract newmembers.
Career summary 1992 to Sept2014
Basingstoke Sports Centre,Festival Place,Basingstoke,Hants. RG21 7LE
Studio Manager
Responsible forover100 classesperweekand 40+ teachers.
Took the classesfrom16 perweektoover100. Increasedfromone tofive studios.
Introducedthe GP Referral scheme and CardiacRehabilitation program, which now runs
separately asSpecialisedClasses.
Responsible foremployment,auditionsandinductionof staff.
Managementof monthlyfigures andconsistentlymeetingtargets.
Assessmentof staff and teachingperformance.
Consistentresults of 95 – 100% satisfaction measuredbymysteryshoppers.
Promotional displays atprominentBasingstokevenuestoincrease brandawareness.
Photoshoots,timetable developmentand websitedesigntopromote aconsistenttheme
across social medias.
Responsible formyownclassesto ensure Ihad a good all roundview of the business
delivery.
Workingas part of a managementteamandwiderbusinessplanforthe Sport Centre.
Studio Manager & Gym Instructor
Responsible forthe classprogram and gymmanagement.
Developingthe studioprogram,instructingandarrangingclasscover.
Introducingnew trends, recruitingandassessinginstructors.
Gym inductions,fitness testing,assessmentsandprogramdesign.
Promotingmembershipstocorporate companies.
Personal training.
FitnessManager 1990 to 1992
Kirtons Farm Hotel
Managing a private hotel gymnasium,studioprogram
Developingandpromotionof the gymandclasses.
Introducingnewtrends,recruitingandassessinginstructors.
Participatingandassistingincorporate functions.
Responsible forPool, sauna,steamandJacuzzi healthandsafety.
2. Instructor and Toning SalonManager. 1987 to 1990
Meetingbusinesstargets.
Managing staff anda salonforde conditionedpeople totone andmobilise.
Measuringclientsandassessinggoals.
Buyingandsellingfitnessclothingwithinthe studio.
Aftercare advice,managingclientsontoanothercourse orif readyintothe studioprogram.
Group exercise classinstructor.
Freelance groupexercise Instructor 1986 to 1987
Self-employed runningprivate classesincompaniesandvillage halls.
Coveringclassesinall local fitnessclubsincludingthe SportsCentre.
Training and Qualifications
ZumbaLevel 1 & 2 Zumba 2011 & 2012
Hatha yoga Devonschool of yoga 2009 – 2011
Clinical hypno&psychotherapy Essex Institute of Clinical Hypnosis 2006 – 2007
MatbasedPilates Michael KingPilatesInstitute 2003
Level 4 FE Teaching.Stage 1 & 2 BCOT (City& Guilds) 2002
Managing people programme QUDOS UK (NVQ) 2000
Neuro-linguisticPractitioner ITS 1999
PsychologyA level Basingstoke College of Technology 1998
BeautyTherapist Level 2 BCOT 1994 - 1996
FitnessTrainer LondonCentral YMCA 1994
Exercise toMusic - RSA Janinos 1986
National DiplomaArt&Design BCOT 1984 - 1985
5 O Levels(grade A – C) BCOT 1983
9 CSE’s(grade 1-3) BishopChallonerSchool 1982
Additional qualifications:
Les Mills BodyCombat
Les Mills BodyBalance
ReebokStep
Aeroskip
Pre & Postnatal
SpeedoAquafit
Fitball
50 plusexercise
Inspirational leadership
Psychology of Vision
Solglospraytanning
Hobbiesand Interests
Family Mindfulness Animals Holisticfitness Dance
Reading Drawing& Painting Walking& nature Socialising