Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

John Cummings

Self Employed
Rochester
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience

Fitness professional skilled in designing and executing personalized training regimens that boost athletic performance and prevent injuries. Proven track record of fostering collaborative team environment and adapting to dynamic training needs. Known for expertise in biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motivational techniques.

Work History

Personal Training

1 Year 11 Months
Self Employed | 06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Conducted client assessments to design individualized workout programs aligned with fitness goals and ability levels.
  • Demonstrated proper exercise form and equipment usage to improve safety and movement quality.
  • Instructed clients on strength training, cardio conditioning, mobility work, and functional exercise techniques.
  • Built client engagement through consistent coaching, motivation, and accountability during training sessions.
  • Advised clients on basic nutrition, hydration, and healthy habit strategies supporting fitness outcomes.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.

Strength And Conditioning Specialist

4 Months
Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center | 06.2016 - 10.2016
  • Delivered individualized strength and conditioning programs supporting injury prevention and sport performance goals.
  • Conducted movement screenings to identify deficits and guide corrective exercise selection.
  • Instructed athletes on safe lifting technique, equipment use, and proper exercise progression.
  • Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
  • Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.

Strength and Conditioning Assistant

2 Years 4 Months
Winona State University | 01.2013 - 05.2015
  • Supervised weight room sessions, enforcing safety standards and proper lifting technique.
  • Assisted athletes with warm-ups, mobility drills, and recovery routines.
  • Improved flexibility and mobility among athletes through targeted stretching routines and functional movement exercises.
  • Worked with middle middle school, high school, and collegiate teams

Education

Master of Science - Leadership Education & Sports Facility Management

Winona State University | Winona, MN | 05-2019

Graduated Summa Cum Laude - 4.0 GPA

Dean's List

100% on Capstone Project: Capstone Projects: Athletic

Director Strategies to Decrease

Coach Turnover using Servant

Leadership

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science And Rehabilitation

Winona State University | Winona, MN | 05-2014

Skills

Passion for fitness
Strength training
Exercise program design
Motivational coaching
Leadership skills
Flexibility and mobility
Physical conditioning

Certification

USA Weightlifting Level I

Basic Life Support

CRAT Licensed

Timeline

Personal Training

Self Employed
06.2023 - 05.2025Read More

Strength And Conditioning Specialist

Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center
06.2016 - 10.2016Read More

Strength and Conditioning Assistant

Winona State University
01.2013 - 05.2015Read More

Winona State University

Master of Science from Leadership Education & Sports Facility Management
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Winona State University

Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science And Rehabilitation
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John Cummings