Christopher Elliott
Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced and highly motivational individual with over 10 years of experience within the Health and Fitness industry, from managing personal training to sales and marketing projects. I'm now keen to progress further with my career, with a growth positive mindset.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health and fitness consultant
Saudi Aramco
Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia
2022.11 - Current
- Responsible for the operations management of six different fitness facilitieswithin the Aramco camp.
- Developed the monthly class timetable across all the fitness facilities, whichincluded monthly indoor, outdoor fitness events for the Aramco community.
- Co-ordinating with fitness teams for programme deployments.
- Oversaw selection, supervision, and performance of centre staff to maintainadequate staffing levels.
- Training and fostering team members through learning and development programmes.
- Coordinated maintenance needs for fitness equipment repairs and upgrades.
- Generated short- and long-term strategies to keep the community active with the latest fitness trends.
- Coached one-to-one and small-group training for private families within thecommunity, with tracking performance data.
Sales Manager / Personal Trainer
Al Corniche Club
Kuwait City, Kuwait
2017.03 - 2022.07
- Assisted private families in developing tailored fitness programmes for home gyms.
- Collaborated with private chefs to ensure macro-nutrition aligned with client goals.
- Supported clients through personalised health programmes focusing on individual objectives.
- Facilitated group and one-to-one performance coaching sessions in a private studio.
- Monitored clients' nutrition and training through a digital platform for real-time tracking.
- Provided rehabilitation training based on scientific principles to accommodate lifestyle goals.
- Built connections within the local community to establish partnerships with decision makers.
- Executed daily calls to exceed targets for new and renewing membership accounts.
- Contributed to marketing campaigns aimed at driving business through local clientele.
Co-Founder/Personal Trainer
Synergy Health and Performance
Chester, United Kingdom
2015.01 - 2017.03
- Designed and developed company concept.
- Complete media management including building company website anddeveloping social media.
- Launched ongoing marketing campaigns to drive business with local clientele.
- Key person of contact for exceeding new membership sign ups and renewing memberships with earning trust from the local community.
- Coached groups and one to one sessions and provided clients with successful personalised tailored programs with ongoing nutrition data analysis throughout.
- Grew customer base through referrals based on customer satisfaction andresults.
Corporate Membership Sales
Gymbox
London, United Kingdom
2008.01 - 2014.11
- Creation and maintenance of corporate and individual prospect database, proactive creation of leads and referrals working towards monthly targets.
- Touring potential members and key contacts with outbound corporate sales presentations.
- Lead generation follow up and converting trial members into paying members, with daily inbound and outbound calls.
- Managed 4 separate pre-sales campaigns, 3 month membership drive prior to new site’s opening.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Level 2 and Level 3 Personal Training Qualification
The Training Room
London 2011.01 - 2012.01
GCSE's -
West Somerset Community Collage
Minehead 1997.01 - 1999.01
Level 3 - Emergency First Aid At Work
Dynamic E-Learning
London 2023.09 - 2023.09
Skills
- VIP and Corporate Wellness Coaching
- Fitness Operations Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Program Design & Biomechanics
- Sales strategy implementation
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
- Arranged several events and raised over £100,000 to date for cancer research charity.
- I have completed various courses within the Fitness industry and studied as a Life Coach in my spare time.
- Completed the London Marathon.
- Competed in several charity boxing events.
Timeline
Level 3 - Emergency First Aid At Work
Dynamic E-Learning
2023.09 - 2023.09
Health and fitness consultant
Saudi Aramco
2022.11 - Current
Sales Manager / Personal Trainer
Al Corniche Club
2017.03 - 2022.07
Co-Founder/Personal Trainer
Synergy Health and Performance
2015.01 - 2017.03
Higher National Diploma - Level 2 and Level 3 Personal Training Qualification
The Training Room
2011.01 - 2012.01
Corporate Membership Sales
Gymbox
2008.01 - 2014.11
GCSE's -
West Somerset Community Collage
1997.01 - 1999.01