Janine Velcich

7210 WEST 112TH STREET • WORTH, ILLINOIS 60482 PHONE (708) 945-6563 • E-MAIL [email protected] JANINE VELCICH OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a Health/Fitness Professional PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE June, 1991-present Oak Lawn Park District Oak Lawn, IL Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor * Create individualized exercise programs according to goals and medical health for proper adherence * Perform fitness assessments and BF% measurement to determine exercise programs * Conduct presentations for weight room usage * Instruct group/personal fitness classes: high/low impact, boot camp, step, slide, specialty classes, stability/bosu ball, aqua, circuits, special populations, etc. May, 2005-present Moraine Valley Community College Palos, Hills Health/Fitness Technician * Instruct a variety of "espresso" group/personal fitness classes and special fitness events with creative themes * Health Screening: blood pressure, pulse, body fat with calipers, 3 minute step test (cardiorespiratory recovery), health history/questionnaire, obtain doctors clearance when needed * Create fitness programs for new and existing students/members * General log in for fitness members and for students toward their college credit * Will be teaching college credit courses for Fall 2005 May, 2004 - Nov.,2004 Bally Total Fitness Oak Lawn, IL Personal Training Manager * Responsible for a staff of 8 personal trainers * Train staff on proper company procedures * Maintain all administrative functions in Department including payroll, trainer timesheets, clientele records, etc * Responsible for execution of personal training contracts * Conduct new member orientation sessions including initial phone consultations * Work with a diversified clientele of all ages and fitness levels * Counsel clients on purpose of healthy nutrition Feb. 1999-Dec. 1999 Health South Physical Therapy Oak Lawn, IL Physical Therapy Aide * Provided therapy and patient care * Utilized exercise and treatment modalities for patient therapy * Implemented treatment via ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation and biofeedback * Trained on the usage of weights, bands and state-of-the-art equipment for exercise therapy * Administered hot and cold treatments for patients suffering from edema * Assisted the physical therapist with all patient treatments EDUCATION 2003-2005 Governor's State University University Park, IL Bachelor's Degree * Undergraduate studies in pre-physical therapy courses and master level physical therapy courses * Completed one trimester of master’s level physical therapy studies in PT program 1999 Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL Associate's Degree CERTIFICATIONS American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor, certified since May, 1990 Personal Trainer, certified since August, 1998 CPR (infant/child and adult) and First Aid, all certifications current YogaFit Level I certification pending SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * Experience of 20 years in the fitness industry * Instruct group/personal fitness classes: high/low impact, boot camp, step, slide, stability/bosu ball, aqua, barbell, speciality classes, circuits, special populations, etc. * Health Screening: blood pressure, pulse, body fat with calipers, 3 minute step test (cardiorespiratory recovery), health history/questionnaire, obtain doctors clearance when needed * Specialize in servicing individuals with medical conditions * Provide post-rehab training for 10 years with doctors' clearance and release * Utilize individualized fitness programs for over 2000 clients * Responsible for patient care in both physical therapy and nursing establishments * Obtained Certified Nurse Assistant training * CPR and First Aid Certified * ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor and ACE certified personal trainer * YogaFit (R) Level I certification pending * Undergraduate degree (B.A.) and 1 year of masters level physical therapy studies * Over 13 years experience in tennis coaching