Stephen Gwozdz
Hattiesburg
Summary
Effective and personable employee and teacher with a history of successful scheduling, organizing and instructing in different work atmospheres. Known to have the ability to improve one's work ethic and way of thinking to help them reach their desired goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager in Training
Crunch Fitness
04.2025 - Current
- Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective training strategies and management techniques.
- Served as a mentor and resource for CSR's by offering guidance, support, and encouragement in their professional development pursuits.
- Leader in number of kickoffs scheduled for the 2nd quarter of 2025.
Customer Service Representative
Crunch Fitness
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
- Consistently a leader in scheduling kickoff's for personal trainers along with other KPI numbers.
- Worked numerous extra shifts with little notice for other employees who could not work their shift.
Violin/Music Instructor
Burnt Orange Music
02.2022 - Current
- Managed scheduling for private violin lessons.
- Provide violin instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Assessed student performance in order to develop effective strategies for improvement.
Violin/Private Music Instructor
Self Employed
08.2005 - Current
- Managed scheduling for private and group violin lessons.
- Provide violin instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Provided students with feedback on their progress, and encouraged them to practice regularly.
- Assessed student abilities and developed appropriate course objectives for instruction.
Southern Miss Recreational Sports
University of Southern Mississippi
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Served as a fitness attendant in the Workout Zone and Wisteria exercise rooms.
- Provided guidance and support to gym members utilizing exercise equipment.
Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant
University of Southern Mississippi
06.2003 - 05.2004
- Managed all sports information duties for the Southern Miss women's soccer team.
- Assisted in sports information duties for all sports.
Southern Miss Baseball Equipment Manager
University of Southern Mississippi
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Prepared baseball field for practices and games.
- Organized equipment and uniforms for players and coaches.
- Coordinated pre and postgame meals for the entire team, including players, coaches, and support staff.
Cashier
Various Grocery stores
06.1998 - 02.2003
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSBachelor of Arts - Music
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Performance Coaching
- Planning lessons
- Managing time
- Group Instruction
- Scheduling
Education and Training
other,other
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager in Training
Crunch Fitness
04.2025 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Crunch Fitness
09.2024 - 04.2025
Violin/Music Instructor
Burnt Orange Music
02.2022 - Current
Violin/Private Music Instructor
Self Employed
08.2005 - Current
Southern Miss Recreational Sports
University of Southern Mississippi
07.2005 - 12.2007
Athletic Media Relations Graduate Assistant
University of Southern Mississippi
06.2003 - 05.2004
Southern Miss Baseball Equipment Manager
University of Southern Mississippi
08.2001 - 06.2003
Cashier
Various Grocery stores
06.1998 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Sport Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
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