Professional Certification:
Ph.D Sports Education Leadership, National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer
Professional Resume:
Darian Parker
3317 Casey Drive, Apt. 104 Las Vegas, NV 89120
785-840-8668
darianparker@gmail.com
Objective To work in a health and fitness environment that is passionate and energetic about a genuine investment in improving the lives of others.
Profile
? Extensive academic preparation and professional experience in the
fitness industry.
? Self-directed, motivated and always willing to contribute for the good
of the team environment.
? Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities.
? Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver.
Education
Aug. 2003 ? Dec. 2007 Ph.D., Sports Education Leadership, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Aug. 2001 ? May 2003 M.S., Kinesiology, James Madison University
Aug. 1996 ? May 2001 B.S., Kinesiology, James Madison University
Employment
April 2008-Present
Guest Lecturer, Professional Fitness Institute
?Conduct monthly speaking engagement with prospective personal training students on the topic of residential and corporate fitness.
Feb.2008-Present
Fitness Manager, WTS International/Club Ridges
?Supervise all personal trainers, group exercise instructors and front desk staff.
?Hire, orient and train new fitness staff members.
?Assist General Manager in conducting performance evaluations of personal trainers, group exercise instructors and front desk personnel.
?Develop, implement and evaluate various fitness programs for residents of The Ridges Community.
?Promote and market fitness and recreational programs.
?Assist General Manager in monthly and yearly budget and personnel reports.
June 2007-Present
Personal Trainer, WTS International/Club Ridges
?Conduct fitness assessments and personalized fitness program design.
?Conduct one on one and group personal training sessions.
?Teach Core Power and Circuit Training group exercise classes.
Mar. 2006-May 2007
Personal Training Program Director, Pinnacle Career Institute
?Wrote and implemented personal training curriculum for Pinnacle Career Institute?s personal training program in Lawrence, Kansas.
?Trained students on various modalities to include: stability ball, medicine ball, balance board, free weights, resistance bands, machines and CAMS.
Dec. 2005-Mar.2006
Lead Instructor, Pinnacle Career Institute
?Facilitated the effective implementation of research based curricula to the students enrolled in the personal training program.
?Trained students on various modalities to include: stability ball, medicine ball, balance board, free weights, resistance bands, machines and CAMS.
July. 2005-Nov.2005
Director of Education, Professional Fitness Institute
?Managed and directed educational staff in facilitating the effective implementation of research based curricula to the students enrolled in the personal training program.
?Responsible for managing and submitting payroll.
Aug. 2003-July 2005
Graduate Assistant/Instructor, University of Nevada Las Vegas
?Taught courses to include psychology of coaching, teaching methods of individual and team sports, aerobic conditioning, soccer and techniques and principles of track and field within the Sports Education Leadership Department.
Aug. 2001-May 2003
Graduate Assistant/Instructor, James Madison University
?Taught lifetime fitness and wellness course within the Kinesiology Department. Supervised, consulted and conducted fitness testing for faculty and staff participating in the faculty/staff fitness program.
Certifications
NSCA, Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/AED
Publications
Parker, D., Balderson, D. & Sharpe, T. (2004, October) Providing residency-based coaching instruction: toward a behavior systems approach. WCPES Proceedings Journal.
Parker, D. (August 2006). Finding the value in exercise before it finds you. The Hawk Sheet, Lawrence, Kansas.
Parker, D. (September 2006). Community recreation: a fitness goldmine. The Hawk Sheet, Lawrence, Kansas.
Parker, D. (October 2006). The importance of senior citizen fitness. The Hawk Sheet, Lawrence, Kansas.
Presentations
Parker, D., Sharpe T., & Balderson D. (2004, May). Practice and implications of a behavior systems approach to athletic coaching effectiveness with implications for research and training. ABA International Conference, Presentation. Boston, Massachusetts.
Parker, D., Balderson, D. & Sharpe, T. (2004, October) Providing residency-based coaching instruction: toward a behavior systems approach. Poster Presentation. Reno, Nevada.
Parker, D., Sharpe, T., & Balderson, D. (2005, January). The importance of KPEHE leadership in postsecondary coaching preparation: Providing principles and practice dialogue for the 21st century. NAKPEHE National Conference, Poster Presentation. Tucson, Arizona.
Balderson, D., Sharpe, T. & Parker, D. (2005, January). Prioritizing positive social development in KPEHE required curricula: meeting educational demands of the 21st century. NAKPEHE National Conference. Presentation. Tucson, Arizona.
Sharpe, T. L., & Parker, D. (2005, May). Toward a behavior systems approach to postsecondary coaching certification: Programmatic description and data support. International Meeting of Applied Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Honors & Awards
2005 - Named One of the Ten Most Preferable Professors/Instructors at The
University of Nevada-Las Vegas by the Rebel Yell Magazine
http://www.ryunlv.com/news/2004/12/09/Features/10.Preferable.Professors-
826303.shtml.
2002 - Virginia Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance, Most Outstanding Graduate Student Award
2002 - Marilyn Crawford Scholarship Recipient, Department of
Kinesiology and Recreation Studies, James Madison University
2000 - National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Image Award Recipient, Center for Multicultural/International
Student Services, James Madison University.
1998 - National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Image Award Recipient, Center for Multicultural/International
Student Services, James Madison University
2000 - GTE Grade Point Average Award, James Madison University
Athletic Department
2000 - All Colonial Athletic Association Conference Scholar-Athlete,
James Madison University
1998 - Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award Recipient, Black Issues in
Higher Education Publication
1998-2000 - All East Track and Field, James Madison University
1997-2000 - All-Colonial Athletic Association Conference, JMU
Company Description:
I specialize in educational and motivational speaking engagements for fitness based facilities and corporations trying to improve their communication and customer service skills.
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