Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
References
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David Anderson

Clifden

Summary

Energetic, highly adaptable fitness professional with extensive experience in group instruction, personal training, outdoor activities, and client service. Passionate about motivating individuals of all backgrounds and ages to achieve their health and wellness goals. Skilled in delivering safe, engaging, and fun fitness sessions in fast-paced, multicultural environments. Known for approachability, teamwork, and a strong commitment to health, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Teacher – Young Learners

Best Lingual Trat
01.2025 - Current
  • Teach English as a second language to young learners
  • Plan and deliver creative language lessons, utilising TEFL methodologies for varied learning needs

Driver / Buyer

DC Boats Ltd
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Graded, weighed, packaged, and loaded live seafood and shellfish for national and international distribution
  • Coordinated logistics and deliveries between Irish piers and export destinations
  • Maintained high levels of hygiene, efficiency, and product quality

Outdoor Sports Group Leader

Wavesweeper Sea Adventures
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Led kayaking, paddleboarding, and other water-based adventure activities

Gym Instructor

Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Led group and individual sessions: HIIT, circuits, aqua fitness, and personal training
  • Managed daily gym operations, membership administration, and equipment checks

General Operative

Royal Mail
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Sorted mail and parcels, barcode scanning, and loaded delivery vans in a high-throughput environment

Joiner

Ellesmere Tree Company
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Built timber structures, operated woodworking machinery, and delivered site materials

Self-Employed Contractor

07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Performed fencing, tree care, site maintenance, and landscaping

Team Leader (Fitness Bootcamp)

08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Led groups through hiking, yoga, nutrition, circuit-training, Pilates, aqua aerobics, HIIT, and team-building
  • Planned weekly programmes and ensured participant safety

Operative

Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Assembled livestock trailers, quality control, engineering display support

Gym Supervisor

Splash Magic Leisure
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Developed fitness activities, managed clients, trained and supervised staff
  • Administered membership schemes and shift rotas

Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor

Pure Gym
08.2013 - 12.2014
  • Designed and implemented personal fitness assessments and group class programmes

Customer Service Representative

Infosys BPM
06.2023 - 10.2024
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Lifeguard Supervisor

Sanford Holiday Park
08.2013 - 12.2014
  • Supervised pool safety, lifeguard training and rota management

Education

Diploma in Full Stack Software Development - E-commerce Applications

Code Institute
10.2024

FETAC Level 5 - Business Studies

Galway Technical Institute

Active IQ Diploma in Health and Fitness - undefined

Premier Training International Academy
Bournemouth, UK

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate - Fitness Instructing

Premier Training International

Active IQ Level 3 Diploma - Advanced Personal Training

Premier Training International

QQI Level 5 Major Award - Outdoor Sport & Recreation

Connemara Adventure Programme, G.R.E.T.B.

Certificates - HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Skills

  • Group and personal fitness instruction
  • HIIT
  • Circuit training
  • Kettlebells
  • Flexibility
  • Gym floor sessions
  • Leading group classes
  • Guiding runs
  • Strength programmes
  • Programme planning
  • Lesson planning
  • Fitness class development
  • Outdoor adventure leadership
  • Facility maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Health & safety compliance
  • Pool plant management
  • Customer service
  • Membership sales
  • Record keeping

Certification

  • 120-Hour TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
  • First Aid Certificate (Irish Ambulance Training Institute)
  • Circuit Training Instructor Award (Premier Training International)
  • Kettlebell Instructor Award (Premier Training International)
  • Rescue Emergency Care Level 3
  • National Powerboat Certificate
  • Sea Kayak Instructor (Canoeing Ireland)
  • Windsurfing Instructor (Irish Sailing)
  • Safe Pass (Construction Safety)
  • Full clean driving licence (Category B), Category C learner permit

Timeline

English Teacher – Young Learners

Best Lingual Trat
01.2025 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Infosys BPM
06.2023 - 10.2024

Outdoor Sports Group Leader

Wavesweeper Sea Adventures
06.2022 - 06.2023

Driver / Buyer

DC Boats Ltd
09.2021 - 06.2023

Gym Instructor

Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel
10.2019 - 03.2020

General Operative

Royal Mail
09.2019 - 03.2020

Joiner

Ellesmere Tree Company
01.2019 - 08.2019

Self-Employed Contractor

07.2018 - 01.2019

Team Leader (Fitness Bootcamp)

08.2017 - 07.2018

Operative

Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd
02.2016 - 08.2017

Gym Supervisor

Splash Magic Leisure
01.2015 - 02.2016

Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor

Pure Gym
08.2013 - 12.2014

Lifeguard Supervisor

Sanford Holiday Park
08.2013 - 12.2014

FETAC Level 5 - Business Studies

Galway Technical Institute

Active IQ Diploma in Health and Fitness - undefined

Premier Training International Academy

Active IQ Level 2 Certificate - Fitness Instructing

Premier Training International

Active IQ Level 3 Diploma - Advanced Personal Training

Premier Training International

QQI Level 5 Major Award - Outdoor Sport & Recreation

Connemara Adventure Programme, G.R.E.T.B.

Certificates - HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Diploma in Full Stack Software Development - E-commerce Applications

Code Institute

References

Available on request.

Personal Info

  • Date of Birth: 20.09.1993
  • Nationality: Irish & British
  • Driving License: Full clean category B driving licence; Category C learner permit
David Anderson