1. James Nelson
Address: 13850 Ginger Creek Blvd, Orlando, Florida
Email:jamesnelsonsc@gmail.com Telephone: 815-503-1577
Objective:
To apply my knowledge of exercise science, to enhance athletic performance, and prevent injury
Education
University of Central Florida: Orlando, FL Graduated May 2015
o B.S. in Sport and Exercise Science, concentration in Human Performance
o 3.98 GPA
o Magna Cum Laude
Certifications
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning
Association (NSCA) and certified PersonalTrainer since 2013
Certified CPR/AED
Certified First Aid
Experiences:
Fitness Coach at Orangetheory Fitness (May 2015-Present)
o Leading workouts for groups of up to 36 people
o Utilizing heart rate and interval training to help clients achieve best results
Fitness Boot-camp Instructor at Nick Parker Fitness (March 2015-Present)
o leading workouts for groups of up to 30 people
o programming in an efficient and effective way, that properly utilizes the space and applies
scientific principles
o membership sales and fitness assessments
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Total Athlete Training (August 2014-July 2015)
o Working with grade school, high school, and college athletes
o Leading workouts, warm-ups, and individual skill work
o Coaching proper sprinting and agility mechanics, as wellas weightlifting technique
o Teaching the importance of proper mobility and myofascial release in a group setting
Personal Trainer at UCF Recreation and Wellness Center (March 2014-May 2015)
o Established, coached, and wrote the original program for KnightFit Small Group Training as
well as implemented monthly trainer challenge workouts
o Conducted hundreds of one on one fitness assessments (body fat, FMS screening, etc)
Coach of UCF Biggest Winner 2015 (February 2015-May 2015)
o Motivated and lead team of 10 participants through a 12 week program, to enhance their
quality of life and self efficacy
Shift Supervisor At UCF Recreation and Wellness Center (March 2014-May 2015)
o First responder during emergency situations
o Conducting First Aid and CPR audits on fellow staff members
o Ensured the safe operation and management of one of the largest campus recreation centers
Awards and Honors:
UCF RWC Employee of the Month: July 2014
UCF RWC Shift Supervisor of the Month: April 2014
4th
Counselor (Secretary) on Executive councilof Sigma Pi Fraternity International
2. References
Bessetti, Dan
Position: Owner and Head Coach, Total Athlete Training
bessetti@hotmail.com
1468 N Goldenrod Rd. Suite 200 Orlando 32807
Phone: 407-965-8738
BS – Sports Medicine from Slippery Rock University
MS – Kinesiology from University of North Dakota
Deponte, Nick
Position: Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant and Head Personal Trainer
UCF RWC
Nicholas.Deponte@ucf.edu
3118 Aein Road
Orlando, FL 32817
Phone: (909) 380-1426
BS – Kinesiology from California State University, San Bernardino
MS – Strength and Conditioning from the University of Central Florida
James Nelson
Address: 13850 Ginger Creek Blvd, Orlando, Florida
Email: James22@knights.ucf.edu
Telephone: 815-503-1577
