Richard Larson is a fitness professional and co-founder of CrossFit West Sacramento. He has over 10 years of experience in fitness training and instruction, including starting his own successful CrossFit gym in 2009. Larson holds multiple certifications in personal training, emergency response, and various CrossFit specialties. He has educated others as an instructor at the National Personal Training Institute and assisted university students. Currently, Larson is working towards his paramedic certification while continuing to lead CrossFit West Sacramento.

1. 1978 Washoe Ct. West Sacramento, CA 95691 -- 916-450-0864 -- rick@crossfitwestsac.com
Richard Larson
1 9 7 8 Washoe Ct
West Sacram ento, CA 9 5 6 9 1
9 1 6 -4 5 0-086 4
rick@crossfitw estsac.com
P RO F E S S I O N A L E XP E RI E N C E
FIT NESSFACTION,INC.DBA CROSSFIT WEST SACRAMENT O,West Sacramento,
California United States
Co-Founder/ Head Trainer,Sep 2009 –present
 DevelopedBusiness Model to createa training studio that focuses on the highest possible quality,
hands on group fitness instruction
 Implemented training philosophies and protocols for optimal achievement oftraining goals
(small class sizes;low instructor to clientratio;instruction intensive training)
 Established and manage a team ofemployees to deliver fitness program
 Manage social media, website content and email/phonecommunications
 Write workouts and train coaching staffon how to best deliver fitness program to our clients
 Billing new and existing clients;membership management
NAT IONAL PERSONAL T RAINING INSTITUTE,Sacramento,California United States
Instructor, Dec 2008 –May 2011
 Assisted in the development and delivery ofcurriculum for a 12 month adult vocational program,
ultimately culminating in a personal training degree.
 Delivered instruction in both classroom and practical settings
 Proctoredand graded exams
SAVVY FITNESS,Folsom,California United States
Functional Restoration Specialist,Oct 2006 –Jun 2009
 Deliver therapeutic exercise programming to individuals with varying levels ofde -conditioning,
with the goals of increasing functional strength, functional range ofmotion and ultimately
increased functional ability with activities ofdaily living
 Initiated use ofnew satellite facility for assigned region;developedstability in region through
relationships with facility ownership, staffand members
 Plan and manage program scheduling for participants to maximize scheduling efficacy and
minimize downtime
SMUD - CORPORAT E WELLNESS PROGRAM, Sacramento,California United States
Fitness Trainer, May 2006 –Aug 2008
 Assist Program Director in the development,implementation and application offitness programs,
including group classes and individual programming.
 Increased utilization ofon-site fitness center by fostering a culture offitness for every employee
 Perform fitness assessments and developexercise programs for fitness center members
 Lead group classes, for employees –both in the fitness center,as well as during corporate
events/departmentmeetings.

2. 1978 Washoe Ct. West Sacramento, CA 95691 -- 916-450-0864 -- rick@crossfitwestsac.com
Richard Larson
1 9 7 8 Washoe Ct
West Sacram ento, CA 9 5 6 9 1
9 1 6 -4 5 0-086 4
rick@crossfitw estsac.com
E DU C A T I O N
California State University Sacramento
 B.S., Kinesiology (Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation) –Graduated 6/2006
 Teacher’s Aid --Kinesiology 154A –Lois Boulgarides –Fall, 2005 semester
o Assisted with hands-on instruction ofvarious clinical modalities, including ultrasound,
electrical stimulation, application ofheat and ice and transfer techniques
o Responsible for grading homework and test material
o Lecture responsibilities –including delivery ofclass material
 Teacher's Aid -- -- Biology 122 (Advanced Human Anatomy) –Dr. Lancaster –Spring, 2006
Semester
o Assisted with cadaverlaboratory instruction
o Assisted students with hands-on independent study time with identification ofstructures
in cadaver lab
o Available for officehoursfor study questions from students
Cosumnes River College,California
 Certificate ofCompletion - Emergency Medical Technician Program
 Passed all practical and written exams with a cumulativecourse scoreof94%
Sacramento State College ofContinuing Education –Paramedic Program
 Currently Enrolled
 Estimated completion date 12/2015
C E RT I F I C A T I O N S
 Emergency Medical Technician Certificate - State ofCalifornia Registry NumberE103852
 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers - American Red Cross – Expires
8/24/2015
 California Ambulance Driver Certificate - Expires 8/30/2015
 AHA – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
 AHA – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
 AHA – International Trauma Life Support
 CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Kids, CrossFit Gymnastics,CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting,CrossFit
Endurance – Certified Trainer
E N DO RS E ME N T S
 Rich Hess, MS - Investigator, United States Government(916) 524-7162
 Eric Chase, Paramedic/Fire Fighter - Sacramento, CA (916) 599-3570
 Michael Ryan, B.S. - Director ofWellness – SMUD (209) 815-5936