Valerie Beale Fitness

Curriculum Vitae

Valerie P. Beale

Education

O’ levels:

• Social Worker - Certificate of Social Services

• Counsellor - Module 2, South West Access Federation
• Certificate IV Fitness & Master Trainer (SRF40204)
• Emergency First Response (First Aid &CPR) 

Experience

• 30 years Local Government
• 20 yrs Management. (Including leading social work teams responsible for delivering services to children with disabilities & mental health needs. Joint working with Health & Education required excellent communication & negotiation skills & problem solving strategies.
• 20 years of general keep fit activities
• In the last 8 years active sports participation –  Dublin & Belfast marathons| 8 half marathons | Bronze medal BIRC

 Activities

• Throughout my employment history I have maintained a high level of health & fitness
• Participated in various sport events. (See under Experience)
• Continuous support to friends in their various sports events – Half Ironman, Full Ironman, World Championships. BIRC (British Indoor Rowing Championship)

What I can offer

Voluntary Redundancy in March 2006 gave me the opportunity to qualify in the area that holds my greatest interest and passion.

I enrolled with the Australian Institute of Fitness, a 6-week intensive residential training course in September 2006. This comprehensive and intense method of learning included study in the following areas:

Fitness instructor

• Fitness essential
• Gym instruction
• Group exercise

Personal Trainer

• One-to-one training
• Nutrition
• Rehabilitation
• Strength & sports conditioning
• Advanced programming
• Special populations
• Fitness business

As a qualified Master Trainer I am now able to promote my natural interest in health and fitness from a position of having a theory base, practical application and reference to scientific research.

As a mature female I feel I have the unique opportunity to demonstrate that age is not a barrier to fitness and can offer the average person the encouragement in supporting their fitness goals.

I also have the advantage of being able to utilise my social work and counselling skills to be more effective in communication, life skills development and problem solving.

Working in a highly stressful profession I have learnt the essential role of humour & the ability to translate challenging tasks into manageable & achievable steps that can become enjoyable & rewarding from success achieved.

As a vegetarian I have engaged in a natural interest in healthy eating. I recognise nutrition as an essential component in the improvement of health & weight management & can advise accordingly

My management experience will ensure professional integrity and management of my professional role.

I am looking for part time hours to give me opportunity to practice my learning whilst furthering my learning to eventually specialise in special populations.

If you feel I can offer your Fitness Team that extra added value, please contact me:

Mobile: 07971 459916

E: fitness@valeriebealefitness.co.uk