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, UKActive 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
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