Simon Rees is seeking an instructing position in a gym utilizing his fitness knowledge and experience. He has qualifications including a REP Level 2 Gym Instructor certification and NVQ Apprenticeship in Customer Service Level 3. Rees has worked in cafes and restaurants, and has also done data entry, backpacking, and mixed martial arts training.

1. SIMON PAUL REES
9 Beatrice Avenue, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4NF
Telephone: (01752) 849 360 ~ Mobile: 07824 832 021 ~ Email: rees18@gmail.com
PROFILE
A motivated, adaptable and responsible individual seeking an instructing position in a gym environment which will
utilise the fitness knowledge and experience skills developed through my recent professional and personal
development.
During my recent qualifications I successfully combined my studies with work and other commitments showing
myself to be self-motivated, organised and capable of working under pressure. I have a clear, positive mind with a
patient personality adept at working with others. In short, I am reliable, trustworthy, hardworking and eager to
learn and have a genuine interest in health, sports and fitness.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
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RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
REP Level 2 CYQ Gym Instructor (2010)
• Introduced to the skills required for working in a gym such as fitness, programme design, Health and Safety
issues and the various systems of the body and the effects exercise has upon them
• Learned how to write programmes for clients with a variety of fitness goals
• Also learned; cardiovascular and respiratory components of fitness, principles of training, how to plan and
teach safe and effective exercise sessions, how to adapt exercises to suit varied fitness levels, how to use a
range of teaching skills, the body’s systems and its response to exercise, health and safety factors, and how
to motivate and support clients
NVQ Apprenticeship in Customer Service Level 3 (2010)
• Developed deep understanding of the importance quality customer service produces
• Cemented an appreciation surrounding the importance of productive working relationships with colleagues
while also improving the customer relationship
Sports Massage Therapy (2010)
• Learned how to deal with the 3 stages of injuries
• Applied necessary and specific massage to sporting competitor’s pre and post event
• Gained extensive knowledge on human anatomy.
• Introduced to GAIT analysis and understood the importance of posture
First Aid 6 Hours (2010)
Learnt essential First Aid, dealing with; epilepsy, heart attacks, CPR, choking, minor wounds and bleeding
shock, minor injuries, minor burns and scalds
• treating an unconscious casualty (including seizure)

2. • acting safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency

3. SIMON PAUL REES
9 Beatrice Avenue, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4NF
Telephone: (01752) 849 360 ~ Mobile: 07824 832 021 ~ Email: rees18@gmail.com
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Cafe Assistant 2008 - present
Cafe Thorntons, Plymouth
Currently part of a team #1 in the South West in terms of performance. Developed strong relationships with
customers and now on first name basis with dozens of regulars.
• Assisting with the preparation of food and beverages
• Ensuring hygiene levels are maintained to a suitable standard
• Maintaining excellent levels of customer service
• Till work and cash handling
• Training new employees
• Stock Replenishment
Bar & Restaurant Assistant 2008 - 2009
China Fleet Country Club, Plymouth
Data Entry Keyer 2002-2006, 2007-2008
Royal Mail MDEC, Plymouth
Various Positions 2006 - 2007
Backpacking & Working around the World; Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, USA
QUALIFICATIONS
VTCT Holistic Swedish Body Massage, Anatomy & Physiology
BTEC HND Internet Technologies & Applications
BTEC ND Computing
GCSEs 6 including English, Maths and French.
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• Completed 3 Half Marathons and in March 2010 ran the Barcelona Marathon with a time of 3hr 38mins.
• Passionate about self defence and mixed martial arts, currently training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Backpacked around the world for 6 months, accomplishing many life goals.
• Successfully fundraised money for a volunteer project in Zimbabwe
Nationality: British Marital Status: Single
Date of Birth: 07, July 1985
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST