Taylor Gerber

2801 Berlett’s Rd.

Wellesley, Ont. N0B 2T0
519-584-5370
tgerber5492@conestogac.on.ca

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

o Candidate to graduate from the Fitness and Health Promotion program at

Conestoga College – April 2019
o Experience planning and facilitating health related activities
o Experience promoting and leading a healthy active living program with Run
and Read at Brant Avenue Public School
o Strong public speaking and presentation skills
o Strong written and communication skills
o Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint
o First Aid & CPR – HCP Level Certified
o Ontario Fitness Council Certification – Group Fitness Leadership Certificate

EDUCATION

Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma 2017-Present

Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON
Expected date of graduation: April 2019
GPA: 4.0
Program Highlights
o Provide strong interviewing and counselling skills to promote healthy active
living
o Develop and implement programs and events to maximize the benefits of
health and well-being
o Contribute to community health promotion
o Interact skilfully with clients and volunteers in health and fitness programs
o Plan effective health promotion campaigns

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Server and Cashier at Imperial Market and Eatery 2017-2018

Imperial Market and Eatery, New Hamburg, ON
o Provided excellent customer service as a waitress and cashier
o Demonstrated strong work ethic and quick learning skills
o Received exceptional employee recognition through a letter of
recommendation

Student Internship with Brant Avenue Neighbourhood Group 2015-2016

Friendship Place, Guelph, ON
o Promoted healthy living and well-being through providing information
o Prepared and provided parents with healthy snacks for their children’s
school lunches
o Assisted families in receiving their bi-weekly food donations

Co-operative Education Student through Waterloo-Oxford D.S.S 2014-2015

Forest Glen Public School, New Hamburg, ON
o Assisted French teachers in Primary, Junior, and Intermediate classes
o Prepared and presented creative culture-based curriculum through
PowerPoint presentations
o Developed resources to assist student learning such as bulletin board
displays through working independently

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Living Walk Discipleship Program Participant, Jihlava, Czech Republic 2018

o Developed and implemented physical activity events for Czech students
attending English camp
o Established creative healthy eating and physical activity lessons for Czech
adults during English camp

Start to Finish Run and Read Volunteer, Guelph, ON 2015-2016

o Coached students aged 5-12 through weekly after-school physical activity
programs
o Promoted healthy living and eating by providing healthy snacks after
exercise
o Instilled strong learning habits within the students by encouraging and
assisting them with reading

Youth Representative: Wellesley Mennonite Church, Wellesley, ON 2012-2015

o Recorded data from events and reported information at meetings
o Presented ideas and communicated verbally with other committee members

INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

o Living a healthy lifestyle through exercise and eating a healthy diet

o Attending Young Adult Group at Woodside Fellowship Church
o Learning languages
o Travelling
o Outdoor activities: hiking, jogging, gardening
o Baking for friends and family

References Available Upon Request