Bryan Cook

Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based exercise programming for diverse clientele, with an emphasis on individualized goal setting, long-term adherence, and positive client engagement in a professional fitness environment.

Certified Personal Trainer - Anytime Fitness - Chicago, IL

(2025-11)

• Conduct fitness consultations, wellness assessments, and goal-setting conversations to identify client needs, build rapport, and develop individualized exercise programming.
• Design and coach safe, effective, evidence-informed exercise programs based on client goals, fitness level, movement quality, training experience, and long-term adherence.
• Demonstrate success by converting consultations into personal training clients through motivational interviewing, needs-based communication, education, and clear explanation of program value.
• Developed a Client Progress Matrix to support structured goal tracking across nutrition habits, body metrics, functional movement, mobility, strength, and performance outcomes.
• Collaborate professionally with physical therapists, registered dietitians, and other certified personal trainers while providing client education within appropriate scope of practice.

Social/Emotional Learning Intern - DSST Public Schools - Denver, CO

(2023-09 - 2024-06)

• Administered 8–10 week brief counseling for general-education students.
• Drafted treatment plans to support individual student goals.
• Utilized motivational interviewing, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based approaches.
• Collaborated with families, social workers, and community partners for coordinated care.

Transitional Employment Case Manager Intern - Mindful Works - Boulder, CO

(2024-08 - 2025-06)

• Guided clients with cognitive and physical barriers in developing workplace and wellness skills.
• Designed individualized daily routines facilitating executive functioning and mindfulness.
• Collaborated with external agencies to facilitate coordinated care.
• Performed assessments and documentation in aptitude, general mental health, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Master of Social Work - Social Work - University of Denver (2025)

M.S. - Clinical Counseling - Illinois Institute of Technology (2027-05)