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