James Alessio
Delano
Summary
Experienced and dedicated professional with background developing and motivating individuals to reach full potential. Proven track record providing performance-focused coaching and mentoring to improve skills, confidence, and motivation. Committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for personal growth and development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Training and Development
Discover Strength Wayzata/Apple Valley/West Des Moines
Wayzata/Apple Valley, MN/West Des Moines, IA.
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients in improving posture, balance, coordination, flexibility, core strength and muscular endurance.
- Developed and implemented customized fitness plans to meet individual goals.
- Demonstrated exercises to clients and modified them as necessary.
- Designed engaging learning experiences by leveraging technology tools such as webinars, podcasts, videos.
- Managed the development of new course materials and resources for trainers.
- Maintained records of all training courses completed by employees using Learning Management System.
- Organized workshops, seminars, conferences. to promote professional development amongst staff members.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior staff members regarding best practices in instructional design and delivery methods.
- Arranged on-the-job training for new hires.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance employee performance and meet organizational objectives.
General Manager
Discover Strength Wayzata
Wayzata, MN
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients in improving posture, balance, coordination, flexibility, core strength and muscular endurance.
- Developed and implemented customized fitness plans to meet individual goals.
- Demonstrated exercises to clients and modified them as necessary.
- Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty.
- Provided coaching and mentoring support for employees at all levels of the organization.
- Monitored store performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assessed team member performance through formal reviews leading to promotions or terminations as necessary.
- Managed customer service teams to ensure quality customer satisfaction and increase customer loyalty.
- Created policies, procedures and guidelines for staff members' daily operations.
- Maintained positive relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers and partners.
General Manager
Discover Strength Chanhassen
Chanhassen, MN
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted clients in improving posture, balance, coordination, flexibility, core strength and muscular endurance.
- Developed and implemented customized fitness plans to meet individual goals.
- Demonstrated exercises to clients and modified them as necessary.
- Used customer feedback for improving operations and building brand loyalty.
- Recruited team members to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Provided coaching and mentoring support for employees at all levels of the organization.
- Monitored store performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assessed team member performance through formal reviews leading to promotions or terminations as necessary.
- Managed customer service teams to ensure quality customer satisfaction and increase customer loyalty.
Personal Trainer/Strength Coach
Discover Strength Plymouth
Plymouth, MN
04.2015 - 10.2019
- Assisted clients in improving posture, balance, coordination, flexibility, core strength and muscular endurance.
- Developed and implemented customized fitness plans to meet individual goals.
- Demonstrated exercises to clients and modified them as necessary.
- Motivated and inspired clients to achieve results and reach goals.
- Tracked client progress and maintained complete and accurate client files.
- Demonstrated proper form for each exercise while providing encouragement and motivation.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback on exercise performance.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka, MN
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Organized team activities such as warm-ups, stretching sessions, drills and practices.
- Established positive relationships with coaches, staff members and players to ensure effective communication between all parties involved.
- Developed and implemented sport specific strength, power, speed, agility, mobility and conditioning programs for athletes.
- Continually updated knowledge base by reading relevant literature in order to stay current with industry trends.
- Created and managed a safe environment for athletes to exercise in.
- Demonstrated proper technique of weight lifting exercises to ensure safety of athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise Science
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN, US12-2014
Skills
- Strength and Conditioning
- Exercise Program Implementation
- Rehabilitation Management
- Technique Instruction
- Active Listening
- Athlete Engagement
- Body composition analysis
- Supplement recommendations
- Sports nutrition
- Dietary analysis
Certification
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
- NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
- ACSM Exercise Physiologist
- NASM Golf Fitness Specialist
- HITUNI CPD: Resistance Exercise Specialist
- ACE Sports Performance Specialist
Timeline
Director of Training and Development
Discover Strength Wayzata/Apple Valley/West Des Moines
01.2024 - Current
General Manager
Discover Strength Wayzata
12.2021 - 02.2024
General Manager
Discover Strength Chanhassen
10.2019 - 11.2021
Personal Trainer/Strength Coach
Discover Strength Plymouth
04.2015 - 10.2019
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Minnetonka High School
12.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise Science
Valparaiso University