Marcus D. Ellison

Certified Personal Trainer & Strength Coach

marcus.ellison@fitmail.com · +1 555 0147 · Austin, TX · linkedin.com/in/marcusellison-cpt

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Certified Personal Trainer with 8 years of experience designing progressive resistance and metabolic conditioning programs for clients ranging from post-rehab adults to competitive amateur athletes. Specialize in body recomposition, functional movement screening, and small-group training that drives measurable client retention. Grew a private client roster from 12 to 47 in under two years while maintaining a 94% 90-day retention rate.

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Lead Personal Trainer & Program DirectorMar 2021 - Present

Pinnacle Performance Gym, Austin, TX

Designed and launched a 12-week body recomposition program adopted by 110+ members, generating $38,000 in incremental revenue in its first cycle.
Managed a team of 4 junior trainers, conducting bi-weekly coaching reviews that reduced client complaint tickets by 62% within six months.
Increased personal training session bookings by 41% year-over-year by introducing a tiered membership model and targeted referral incentive program.

Personal TrainerJun 2018 - Feb 2021

LifeForce Fitness Studios, San Antonio, TX

Carried an average active client load of 34 per week, achieving a 91% client goal-attainment rate measured at 90-day assessments.
Implemented FMS-based intake screenings that cut reported training-related discomfort incidents by 48% across the studio's PT department.
Upsold nutrition coaching add-ons to 28% of existing clients, adding approximately $14,500 in annual studio revenue.

Group Fitness Instructor & Junior TrainerAug 2016 - May 2018

Momentum Athletic Club, San Antonio, TX

Instructed 10 weekly group HIIT and kettlebell classes averaging 22 participants, sustaining 88% class fill rate over 18 months.
Onboarded 15 new personal training clients in first 6 months, exceeding the studio's new-hire 90-day target by 25%.
Co-developed a post-partum return-to-exercise protocol adopted club-wide, serving 40+ clients in its first year.

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NASM-CPT (National Academy of Sports Medicine) · CSCS – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) · Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 2 · Precision Nutrition Level 1 (PN1) · TRX Suspension Training Certified · Program periodization & progressive overload design · Mindbody & Trainerize client management software · VO2 max & lactate threshold field testing · CPR/AED Certified (American Red Cross)

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