Banks Cooney resume
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Banks Cooney resume


Banks Cooney
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EDUCATION:
• St Edwards University: BA- Kinesiology (graduated in May 2019)
• Austin Community College (2015-2016)
• University of Arizona: Bachelors in Dance (May 2014- May 2015)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
• Cycling/Barre Instructor: DEFINE mind and body (May 2019-present)
• Teach 45 minute cycle classes
• Teach hour long barre classes
• Design class format to create a challenging and fun workout

• Pilates Instructor: Club Pilates Roundrock (Jan 2019-present)
• Design Pilates workout classes for diverse populations including clients with health risks
• Teach group and private reformer, chair, TRX, and Barre classes
• Provide proper modifications for each client based on their health risks or needs

• Senior Sale Associate: Club Pilates Roundrock (August 2018-December 2018)
• Established and maintained effective referral program
• Conducted telephone inquiries, lead follow up calls, and client care calls
• Responded immediately to member requests, inquiries and concerns
• Greeted members enthusiastically to create a friendly positive environment

• Barre Instructor: Studio Barre (January 2018-July 2018)
• Instructed clients on effective workout methods, explained proper techniques demonstrated exercises, identified different muscle groups, and explained appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles
• Designed unique and challenging classes to match the skills and learning levels of all participants
• Marketed through social media platform for events

• Exercise Instructor: Fitspot (January 2018- November 2018)
• Taught yoga, Pilates, cross-fit, and weight training
• Encouraged members to reach their fitness and wellness goals by anticipating the needs and interest of each client
• Arrived to teach class in advance to greet participants and answer questions

• Stand-up Paddle Board Yoga Instructor: Austin Paddle Shack (July 2016- July 2018)
• Taught Vinyasa yoga classes on Stand Up Paddle Boards
• Marketed Yoga class and events: through social media platform and brochures
• Organized private corporate events: budget for supplies, and structured the workout

• Yoga Instructor: Birmingham Country Club (July 2016-July 2018)
• Taught Vinyasa yoga , Yoga with weights, and Yin Yoga
• Guided clients in safe exercises, taking into account individuals physical limitations

• Alisa’s Dance Academy Instructor: Dance Instructor (August 2015- July 2017)
• Taught ballet, tap, jazz, and strengthening to youth ages 5-18
• Created syllabus for classes and recitals
• Choreographed dances and administered rehearsals

• Ballet Austin Butler Fellow (Aug 2015-Aug 16)
• Performed with Ballet Austin’s Company and Ballet Austin II
• Received ballet teacher training

• Contri Brothers Gift Basket- Customer Service Specialist (2014- 2015)
• Organized orders
• Recoded expenses and sales
• Maintained contact with customers

• Miami City Ballet School- Ballet Instructor (2013-2014)
• Assisted in teaching ballet classes to children ages 7-16
• Organized rehearsal details
• Followed class syllabus

CERTIFICATION:
• 500 hour Pilates certifications: Club Pilates
• TRX, Functional Movement, Trigger Point certified: Club Pilates
• Barre certified by Shannon Higgins: owner of Studio Barre
• Hands on Training for barre instructor: Studio Barre
• 200 hour yoga teacher training
• Extension Program/ Corepower Yoga: certified Vinyasa Yoga instructor
• Certified dance instructor in The Royal Academy of Dance
• CPR First Aid and AED Certified: ACE
• Attained Liability Insurance: State Farm
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
• Computer skill: Microsoft Office, Adobe, POS system, SPSS
• French intermediate, Spanish intermediate