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Lee Cherry, 303-887-8160, certified strength and conditioning coach.

Professional Resume

R. LEE CHERRY
3075 S. EUDORA ST • DENVER, CO 80222 (303) 887-8160
E-MAIL: VERSATILITYX7@HOTMAIL.COM

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
  • Highly competitive, driven, disciplined,
  • approachable and goal-oriented.
  • Thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Experience providing oral and written presentations and assessments.
  • Proven track record of building lasting relationships.


SALES, MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
  • Co-founded strategic fitness company specializing in life-changing programs.
  • Experience preparing sales and commission-based marketing plans and promotions to increase client base for health-centered businesses.
  • Expertise includes facility management, supervision, bookkeeping, and budgeting.
  • Experience working with physicians, physiologists, and rehabilitation specialists at the United States Olympic Training Center, University of
    Arizona, and Health South Rehabilitation Clinic.
  • Consultant to Carmichael Training Systems (click here).
  • Experienced advisor to physical training applications for disease prevention, and integrated approaches for rehabilitation


EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND COACHING EXPERIENCE
  • Strength and conditioning coach/exercise physiologist with more than 10 years experience training professional athletes, adult and teenage
    recreational athletes, and senior citizens.
  • Expertise includes injury and disease prevention, clinical research, strength and conditioning for aerobic and anaerobic sports, and functional
    integrated fitness.
  • Expertise in Type I and II diabetes, rehabilitation, menopause-related illnesses.
  • Extensive experience preparing population-specific educational programs, on-site exercise and nutritional evaluations.
  • Skilled consultant to recreational and professional athletes, business employees, and senior living wellness programs.


OBJECTIVE
To provide a variety of exercise modalities for members in order to improve range of motion, strength and endurance while promoting longevity and
wellness.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2003-Present: Strength From Within, LLC., Denver, CO
  • Co-founder of strategic fitness and nutrition business dedicated to helping clients attain their fitness goals. Administered physiological testing,
    provided evaluations.
  • Formed DU (University of Denver) cycling team. Head Coach of professional cycling team.
  • Co-founded the Western School of Sport Velodrome racing team.
  • Established fitness group for senior citizens in Cottage Hills residences.
  • Developed personal training network for Cherry
  • Creek and Devonshire Heights neighborhoods.

2003-2004: Carmichael Training Systems, Colorado Springs, CO
  • As Consulting Exercise Physiologist/Elite Cycling Coach, created training models for local, national and international recreational and professional
    cyclists and triathletes.
  • Supervised the development and application of specific strength and conditioning models. Prepared integrated fitness training models.
  • Instructed interns in physiological adaptations, field-testing, evaluations, and training applications.
  • Furthered education with the head strength and conditioning specialist and staff doctors and physiologists in conjunction with U. S. Olympic
    Training Center.

2000-2003:  Oasis Health Club LLC., Tucson, AZ
  • As Exercise Physiologist/Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Elite Cycling Coach Level I, led team of professional exercise physiologists.
    Designed programs for strength, conditioning, rehabilitation and nutritional science education.
  • Coached team of triathletes, cyclists and marathoners. Developed strength and conditioning programs for several high school athletic programs.
  • Managed daily operations including marketing, resource management, internships, education, promotion and community outreach.

1999-2000: Sports Club City Square/Renaissance Athletic Club, Tucson, AZ
  • As Exercise Physiologist/Strength and Conditioning Specialist, managed fitness and wellness departments of two sister clubs. Developed and
    promoted health and fitness programs within surround communities. Published monthly newsletter articles.
  • Trained and motivated NFL player Travis Brown and AFL (Arena Football League) player Dwayne Williams in preparation for 2000 season.

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS
1997-1998: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
  • NCAA Division I Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.
  • Managed seasonal strength and conditional programs for NCAA Division I athletic department.
  • Co-conducted clinical research studies supervised by head staff.

1997: Strength Training Inc., Phoenix, AZ
  • Strength and Conditioning Intern, Coaches College.
  • Developed and monitored specific strength and conditioning modules for elite caliber athletes, including Misty Hyman, Olympic Gold Medal 2000
    Summer Olympics, 1001M.
  • Tested and evaluated physical performance.

1996-1997: Health South Rehabilitation Clinic,         Tucson, AZ
  • As Rehabilitation Intern, supervised rehabilitation modalities and development of specific rehabilitation progression schemes and protocols.

1994-2000 Performance Plus Fitness Professionals,    Phoenix, Tucson, AZ
  • Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Worked with special populations including Type I and II diabetes,
  • Generated new business, maintained accounts, expanded outreach services.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
  • NCAA Football, University of Arizona
  • USA Basketball Team, Junior Development, 1994
  • Recognized for newsletter articles

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
  • B.S. University of Arizona. Physiological and Nutritional Sciences
  • Certified USA Elite Cycling Coach Level 1 (Carmichael Training Systems)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) With Distinction
  • Certified Exercise Physiologist, American College of Sports Medicine
  • Certified in Pain Management Flexibility from recovery to performance enhancement

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Allen Fears                   CFO of
NSS Sports                303-594-0711        
Michael McNamara      Owner of Sierra Capital        303-667-0184
Mike Gasper                Architect                                 303-548-7458
Earl Montgomery         Glendale Arizona Sargent      623-910-0928
Noelle Brownson         Fitness Station – owner         720-530-8798
Marty Levine                Push Gym – Owner                303-893-0047