1. RYAN WARD
9211 Barr Circle, Houston TX 77080
(301) 338-0872 RWARD086@gmail.com
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion - Sport performance enhancement and injury
prevention – September 15th, 2015
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science - December 20th, 2008
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Dedicated to provide professional service and guidance as an Exercise Physiologist
✶ Promote health and well-being through scientifically based, individualized behavioral modification and
lifestyle intervention programs.
✶ Able to apply theoretical concepts learned in the Kinesiology curriculum to a practical situation.
✶ Experience in working with children and adolescents in school and fitness center settings.
✶ Exceptional ability to multi-task: manage priorities with ease, while providing excellent delivery of care and
attention to clients.
✶ Solid understanding of professional limitations; referring clients to other allied health professionals when
necessary.
✶ Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate clientele to conform to a healthy lifestyle.
✶ Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; able to relate health risk and assessment to individuals
in a manner that is easy to understand.
PROFICIENCIES
▪ Muscular strength/endurance testing
▪ Flexibility: upper, lower, and lumbar regions
▪ Blood pressure measurements
▪ Body Fat Analysis: Jackson & Pollock, bioelectrical impedance Futrex-500 near infrared, BMI
▪ CPR/AED Certified

2. CONTINUING EDUCATION
• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
• NASE Speed and Explosion Specialist
• NSCA CSCS (in progress)
WORK EXPERIENCE
DYNAMIC FITNESS KATY, TX AUGUST 2015 – PRESENT
Fitness Manager
 Hire, train, and develop a strong team of PersonalTrainers
 Responsible for the successfulattainment of department targets,including revenue and member retention.
 Point of reference for fitness expertise within the club.
LIFETIME ATHLETICS FAIRFAX, VA AUGUST 2011 – AUGUST 2015
Professional Trainer
▪ Efficient at fitness program design, body composition, and cardiovascular assessment
▪ Proficient at working with special populations (cardiac rehab, bariatric, diabetic)
▪ Plan and implement diet plans, workouts, and other training sessions also provided attention over specific
problems (such as obesity, injuries, etc.) for gym members.
▪ Develop modified fitness program for individual and group clients.
▪ Experienced at working with athletes of all ages, sports and backgrounds.
GINDY’S FITNESS CENTER MEYERSDALE, PA JUNE 2007-JULY 2009
Independent Personal Trainer
▪ Developed individualized training programs for clients ranging from adolescent to geriatric.
▪ Worked with overweight youth to promote weight-loss and enforce a healthy lifestyle.
▪ Facilitated lifestyle changes with clients to help control hypertension, diabetes and other symptoms of the
metabolic syndrome.
▪ Taught monthly health and wellness classes directed to community members, encouraging a healthy lifestyle
MEYERSDALE HIGH SCHOOL MEYERSDALE, PA MAY 2008-AUGUST 2008
Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach
▪ Solely managed instructed and supervised over 75 athletes (ages 13 to 18) in strength and conditioning programs
for fall sports.
▪ Established baseline data, designed specific exercise programs based upon individual need, maintained program
logs, and reassessed students for program progress.
▪ Prepared and coordinated special programs and events-arranging volunteer assistance, scheduling and publicizing
activities.