jonathan huggard

* Design and deliver professional fitness services to members of the Canadian Armed Forces * Coordinate and facilitate physical training for individuals and groups as large as 50 members * Administer standardized physical fitness protocols to assess operational and occupational readiness * Collaborate with other departments to plan, organize and deliver sport and recreation programs * Instruct exercise science courses and promote knowledge transfer among adult learners

* Manage and motivate up to 10 gym staff by effectively and fairly delegating duties, resolving problems and leading by example * Collaborate with team members and Team Leader to ensure the successful delivery of planned services * Administer standardized physical fitness testing services to law enforcement candidates throughout Ontario * Appraise applicants in a fair and professional manner and provide them with honest and useful feedback * Deliver detailed briefings to groups as large as 70 members * Demonstrate and explain the proper performance of various physically demanding tasks

* Collaborated with registered health professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors and massage therapists, in order to design and deliver appropriate physical training interventions * Educated clients on their condition/injury status and the benefits of exercise as medicine * Managed and organized a full-time client portfolio in an efficient yet compassionate manner * Assisted with clinic management duties, e.g., scheduling appointments, payments and marketing * Administered passive therapeutic modalities including shockwave therapy, ultrasound, cold laser (LLLT), hot/cold, TENS and IFC

* Performed RA duties for 3 academic research projects, one in 'health promotion', one in 'nutrition & metabolism' and another in 'occupational health & safety' (i.e., firefighting) * Recruited over 45 participants for one project * Managed all correspondence efficiently and cordially * Directed laboratory exercise testing and routine exercise training * Supervised more than 12 participants at a time * Assisted in the collection and analysis of physiological, biological, and perceptual data * Performed an extensive Review of Literature * Presented research background, methodology, and findings to colleagues and peers

* Managed front-end office administration and client relations * Maintained client records and staff schedules * Prepared weekly payroll and deposits * Provided relevant product knowledge resulting in the closure of sales * Acquired an essential understanding of clinical logistics and etiquette

* Provided private, professional in-home personal training services * Improved the health and fitness of individuals of various age, gender, and level of ability * Motivated clients to take action and achieve their personal health- and fitness-related goals

* Directed teams of 4–8 employees and delegated duties to maximize productivity * Organized food services for large events while operating in a fast-paced environment * Maintained inventory, planned product orders, and communicated directly with suppliers * Trained new staff and conducted routine performance evaluations to ensure competence * Provided first-rate customer service and assistance to clientele

* Directed 1-on-1 and small group exercise training in the comfort of clients’ homes * Designed personally tailored exercise programs that are safe, effective, and enjoyable * Educated on the benefits of lifestyle modification with clarity and impact * Analyzed and applied scientific research to enhance client performance and safety * Provided personalized seminars relating to human health and performance