Julio Mercado is a motivated fitness instructor and wellness coach with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry and military. He has worked as a martial arts instructor, fitness specialist, and security forces member while serving in the United States Marine Corps. Mercado has an Associate's degree in Exercise Science and Wellness and a certificate in Exercise Science and Nutrition. He is CPR and First Aid certified and fluent in Spanish.

1. Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
JULIO MERCADO
4395 70th Street apt#9, La Mesa, CA 91942 • Cell: 973-856-9720 • trainwithjem@gmail.com
Motivated Fitness Instructor and Wellness coach accomplished in helping clients at all fitness levels get into the best
shape of their lives. Strongly believes health is a conscious lifestyle choice necessary for longevity and happiness.
Energetic personality
Sports enthusiast
Fitness programming specialist
CPR and First Aid certified
Team building
Fluent in Spanish
Customer service professional
Resourceful and reliable worker
Critical thinking
Troubleshooting
Organized
Nutritional supplement knowledge
Martial Arts Instructor/ Combat Fitness Trainer, 08/2011 to 02/2013
United States Marine Corps – Camp Pendleton, CA
Recruited an average of 15-45 new participants each month.
Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with a history of injury.
Explained the use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all time.
Conducted 4 staff meetings and trainings each month.
Assessed individual nutritional risk and status.
Educated individuals about the long term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
Led educational presentations on topics of nutrition and wellness.
Led weekly nutrition classes for weight loss, cholesterol control and diabetes education.
Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
Team Leader/Fitness Specialist, 12/2006 to 08/2011
United States Marine Corps – Camp Pendleton, CA
Exhibited excellent teamwork and a strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
Trained for 20 hours per week for upcoming competitions.
Developed guidelines for injury prevention.
Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct participants in
a variety of ways.
Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all participants.
Develop a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Security Forces/Fitness and Nutrition Coach, 11/2004 to 12/2006
United States Marine Corps – Rota, Spain
Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with them during fitness classes.
Assessed individual nutritional risk and status.
Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with a history of injury.
Promoted fitness center programs such as the youth and adult sports programs.
Associate of Science: Exercise Science and Wellness, Current
Grossmont College - El Cajon, CA
Certificate: Exercise Science and Nutrition, 2014
National Personal Training Institute - San Diego, CA