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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Complementarycourses
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Hi, I’m

Mariana Arias

Tampa, FL

Summary

Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer, and Nutrition Coach with a passion for holistic health and wellness. Bringing extensive experience in fitness instruction and personalized coaching, I am now focused on leveraging neuroplasticity techniques to support clients in overcoming anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue and burnout. With a strong foundation in both physical training and nutritional science, I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve sustainable wellness through brain retraining and mind-body connection. My goal is to empower clients to regain energy, mental clarity, and overall health using evidence-based methods tailored to their unique needs.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

EōS Fitness

Group Fitness Instructor
08.2021 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
  • Led weekly classes for up to 40 individuals with consistent participation and positive feedback.

YMCA Tampa Bay Area

Group Fitness Instructor
07.2018 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Promoted overall wellness by incorporating mindfulness practice into selected group sessions, enhancing participant mental well-being alongside physical fitness achievements.
  • Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.

Gold’s Gym Tampa

Group Fitness Instructor
10.2017 - 07.2022

Job overview

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills – Wellness Center

Group Fitness Instructor
02.2018 - 07.2021

Job overview

YouFit Health Clubs

Group Fitness Instructor
09.2017 - 01.2020

Job overview

Harvard University Housing

Sustainable Community Leader and Community Advisor
09.2014 - 05.2016

Job overview

James Carr Architecture & Design

Intern
11.2014 - 02.2015

Job overview

JME engenharia Ltda.

Environmental Consultant
09.2014 - 10.2014

Job overview

Lincoln University

Teaching and Research Assistant
11.2013 - 06.2014

Job overview

University of Canterbury

Teaching Assistant
01.2010 - 06.2010

Job overview

Education

Lincoln University, New Zealand / University of Natural Resources and Life Science (BOKU), Vienna - Austria

Masters of Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering
01.2013

University Overview

University of Pernambuco, Recife – Brazil

Bachelor's of Civil Engineering
01.2007

University Overview

University of Pernambuco, Recife – Brazil

Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Control
01.2006

University Overview

Catholic University of Pernambuco, Recife – Brazil

Bachelor's of Business Administration
01.2004

University Overview

Skills

  • Group Instruction/ Facilitation
  • Uplifting, empathic, supportive and encouraging
  • Helping each participant realize their own individual power
  • Nutrition advice

Languages

Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Complementarycourses

Complementarycourses
  • Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), 08/01/24
  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), 03/01/24
  • Schwinn Cycling instructor, 08/01/22
  • Yoga Teacher (200 hours RYS), 04/01/22
  • Soul Body Barre Unhitched instructor, 08/01/21
  • Les Mills International Barre certified instructor, 01/01/21
  • Les Mills International RPM (cycling) certified instructor, 09/01/19
  • Les Mills International Tone certified instructor, 09/01/18
  • Silver Sneakers instructor, 06/01/18
  • Les Mills International Body Balance (yoga) certified instructor, 01/01/18
  • Les Mills International Body Pump certified instructor, 09/01/17
  • Efficient Tertiary Teaching, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand, 02/01/14 to 04/30/14
  • Environmental Quality and Ecosystems, 02/01/10 to 06/30/10
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Design, College of Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
  • Quality Management Systems Auditor / Lead Auditor ISO 9001, 05/01/07
  • Environmental Management Systems / Lead Auditor ISO 14001, 10/01/07

Timeline

Group Fitness Instructor
EōS Fitness
08.2021 - 07.2024
Group Fitness Instructor
YMCA Tampa Bay Area
07.2018 - 07.2024
Group Fitness Instructor
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills – Wellness Center
02.2018 - 07.2021
Group Fitness Instructor
Gold’s Gym Tampa
10.2017 - 07.2022
Group Fitness Instructor
YouFit Health Clubs
09.2017 - 01.2020
Intern
James Carr Architecture & Design
11.2014 - 02.2015
Sustainable Community Leader and Community Advisor
Harvard University Housing
09.2014 - 05.2016
Environmental Consultant
JME engenharia Ltda.
09.2014 - 10.2014
Teaching and Research Assistant
Lincoln University
11.2013 - 06.2014
Teaching Assistant
University of Canterbury
01.2010 - 06.2010
University of Pernambuco, Recife – Brazil
Bachelor's of Civil Engineering
University of Pernambuco, Recife – Brazil
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Control
Catholic University of Pernambuco, Recife – Brazil
Bachelor's of Business Administration
Lincoln University, New Zealand / University of Natural Resources and Life Science (BOKU), Vienna - Austria
Masters of Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering
Mariana Arias