Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Firefighter
Timeline
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Mike Bissaillon

Great Barrington

Summary

Passionate Personal Fitness Trainer successful at making workouts fun and rewarding. Expertise in instructing clients on proper lifting techniques and educating clients on nutrition and hydration needs. Experience providing instruction for one-on-one sessions, buddy sessions and group training classes.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Summer Football Workout Program

Monument Mountain Regional High School
07.2022 - Current
  • Trained youth during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching to prepare for upcoming season.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Motivated youth to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual youths based on performance ability.

Trainer

Self Employed
01.1994 - Current
  • Works with children, teens, adults, special needs and the elderly.
  • Provides nutritional counseling if needed.
  • Motivates clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Designs specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Developed specialized programs for athletes of all levels to reach competition goals.
  • Demonstrates proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Trains clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.

CrossFit Great Barrington, Owner

Self Employed
10.2009 - 08.2021
  • Wrote and implemented work outs for each day.
  • Worked with local schools in after school programs.
  • Individually trained elite athletes competing in National events.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Trained elite athletes to national competitions for several years.

Education

Communications

North Adams State College
North Adams, MA

Skills

  • Health and Wellness
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • First Aid
  • Youth Athletic Training
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Leadership Skills
  • Leadership and Coaching
  • Exercise Program Design
  • Individualized Training Programs
  • Customized Workout Plans

Certification

CrossFit Trainer

CrossFit Kids

Performance Nutrition

CPR Certified

First Aid Certified

Volunteer Firefighter

Volunteer Firefighter for the town of Great Barrington, MA

Timeline

Summer Football Workout Program

Monument Mountain Regional High School
07.2022 - Current

CrossFit Great Barrington, Owner

Self Employed
10.2009 - 08.2021

Trainer

Self Employed
01.1994 - Current

Communications

North Adams State College
Mike Bissaillon