Jessie Benson

PROFESSIONAL RESUME

•In-depth knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation to clients and class members.
•Experienced in creating class design and teaching methods for individuals and groups from a variety of backgrounds and fitness abilities.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Passion for fitness and for helping others achieve their health and fitness goals and maintain an active lifestyle.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Under Armour, Sponsored UA trainer, yoga and fitness instructor. April 2014-present
•Create group fitness classes that fit with the atmosphere at the World Headquarters of Under Armour.
•Lead team building fitness events for departments within Under Armour•Teach private yoga sessions to visiting athletes and sponsored indivisuals. 

FloYo, Founder of Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Brand, April 2013-present
•Create a successful stand-up paddleboard fitness program and teacher certification.
•Develop affiliate program with paddleboard companies nationwide.
•Lead international FloYo retreats and teacher trainings.
•Presented the FloYo curriculum and class format at fitness conferences such as ECA World Fitness Convention.

Ultimate Watersports Middle River, MD Stand-Up Paddle Fitness Instructor April 2012-April 2014
•Create a successful stand-up paddleboard fitness program for company.
•Develop SUP Boot Camp, SUP Pilates, SUP Yoga and SUP Core class designs.
•Promote and market the program through creation of marketing materials, public relations efforts and social media outreach.

Fit! Gym 
Merritt Athletic Clubs (4 locations)
Maryland Athletic Club
Baltimore, MD 
 •Teach cycle classes for an average class size of 20-30 participants on a weekly basis.
•Plan routines, choose appropriate music and create a motivational atmosphere.

Federal Hill Fitness/ Mount Vernon Fitness Baltimore, MD 
Group Fitness Instructor January 2011 - present 
•Teach various group fitness classes. 
•Create fitness classes and routines that focus on different movements for each set of muscles in the body. 
•Classes include cycle, bootcamp, circuit, and core challenge. 

ProFit Timonium, MD 
Group Fitness Instructor April 2011- December 2011
•Developed group fitness program that fit the needs of the members.
•Taught small group fitness classes including “Spin to the Core.”

Avalanche Fitness
Winter Park, FL August 2006-May 2008
•Promote health club through membership sales, providing tours of the facility, social media efforts and working the front desk. •Taught small group fitness classes including bootcamp.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, August 2004-May 2008
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minors in Communications and Australian Studies

200 hour yoga teacher training with Baron Baptiste and the Africa Yoga Project

World Paddle Association, SUP Certified

PaddleFit Level 1 & 2

ASI SUP Instructor and Water Rescue

FloYo & FloYo Fit certified SUP Yoga Instructor

AFAA Primary Group Fitness Certification

Mad Dogg Athletics SPIN Certified

American Red Cross-  CPR Certified

YogaFit Level One Certified