KAREEM POND
Bridgetown
Summary
Certified Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist with 4+ years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Proven ability to design customized fitness programs, motivate clients, and promote healthy lifestyles. Strong background in sales management and customer service, with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Dedicated to helping individuals achieve their health, wellness, and fitness goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Massage Therapist
Body Care By Adonis
02.2021 - Current
- Performed therapeutic massage services, including hot stone and deep tissue therapy.
- Created customized treatment plans to reduce pain, tension, and improve mobility.
- Promoted health and wellness benefits to clients receiving regular therapy.
General Worker
Wild Bears Snow & Lawn Maintenance
St.Albert
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Performed landscaping and maintenance tasks, including mowing, trimming, and weeding.
Personal Trainer
Beyond Limits Fitness Centre
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Designed and implemented personalized workout programs for diverse clients.
- Conducted group and individual training sessions, promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles.
- Tracked client progress, adjusting routines as needed to achieve goals.
- Provided education on stretching techniques and wellness tips.
Sales Manager
Easy Save Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Led and motivated a team of sales representatives to exceed targets.
- Designed and implemented strategic sales plans, expanding company’s customer base.
- Oversaw hiring, training, and performance management of staff.
- Analyzed sales data to forecast trends and maximize revenue growth.
Sales Representative
Pan American International Insurance Corporation
06.2012 - 01.2018
- Sold life and general insurance policies, building long-term client relationships.
- Handled policy renewals and monitored claims to ensure fair settlements.
- Prospected and secured new clients through networking and referrals.
Nursing Assistant
Geriatric Hospital
09.2000 - 01.2005
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of nurses, helping with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and documenting patient information.
- Assisting patients with personal hygiene tasks like showering, bathing, brushing teeth, and getting dressed.
- Helping patients use the toilet and managing bedpans.
- Assisting with shaving and hair care.
- Repositioning: Turning or repositioning patients who are bed-bound to prevent bedsores.
- Assisting with moving patients from beds to wheelchairs or other surfaces.
- Providing physical support and guidance for patients during activities, recreation, or therapy.
King’s Court Retreat Inc.
01.2019
- Meal Assistance: Serving meals, distributing snacks, and assisting patients with eating.
- Documenting the amount of food and liquids a patient consumes.
- Measuring and documenting vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Monitoring patient status for signs of illness, infection, or unusual behavior.
- Reporting any observed changes, patient concerns, or vital sign abnormalities to licensed nurses.
- Assisting patients with personal hygiene tasks like showering, bathing, brushing teeth, and getting dressed.
- Helping patients use the toilet and managing bedpans.
- Assisting with shaving and hair care.
Education
DIPOLMA - Massage Therapy
SJPP
Bridgetown 09.2022 - 09.2023
Certified - Personal Trainer
ISSA
Bridgetown 09.2019 - 11.2019
Nursing Diploma -
Career Development Institute
Entrepreneurship Scheme Program -
Small Business Management
CXC -
English Language
Cambridge -
Human & Social Biology
Skills
- Personal Training & Coaching
- Exercise Program Design
- Group & Individual Instruction
- Cardiovascular Endurance Training
- Health & Wellness Education
- Massage Therapy & Pain Management
- Customer Service Excellence
- Leadership & Sales Management
References
Available
Timeline
General Worker
Wild Bears Snow & Lawn Maintenance
06.2023 - 03.2025
DIPOLMA - Massage Therapy
SJPP
09.2022 - 09.2023
Massage Therapist
Body Care By Adonis
02.2021 - Current
Personal Trainer
Beyond Limits Fitness Centre
04.2020 - 02.2021
Certified - Personal Trainer
ISSA
09.2019 - 11.2019
King’s Court Retreat Inc.
01.2019
Sales Manager
Easy Save Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2020
Sales Representative
Pan American International Insurance Corporation
06.2012 - 01.2018
Nursing Assistant
Geriatric Hospital
09.2000 - 01.2005
Nursing Diploma -
Career Development Institute
Entrepreneurship Scheme Program -
Small Business Management
CXC -
English Language
Cambridge -
Human & Social Biology