Benjamin Cook has extensive experience in adult education, counseling, and wellness coaching. He is currently a Doctor of Education candidate with a background in entrepreneurship, managing departments, and leveraging data to improve operations. Cook founded his own personal training business, growing revenue year-over-year. Previously, he oversaw fitness operations at a university, developing training programs and implementing process improvements. Cook is committed to community engagement and integrating spiritual and emotional support.

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BENJAMIN COOK
107 Valleywood Drive  Forest, Virginia 24551
bdcook65@gmail.com  434-942-9082
ADULT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING PROFILE
Current Doctor of Education in Pastoral Community Counseling candidate with a deep commitment
to providing opportunities for inquiry and personal growth in an educational environment.
Demonstrated expertise employing multiple learning strategies to meet the needs of diverse
learners.
Proven background in entrepreneurial endeavors and managing department activities to achieve
organizational objectives. Able to leverage data and research results to improve operational
capacity, garner support for mission and vision, and position organizations for sustainability and
growth. Long-standing dedication to community engagement, holistic counseling, and the integration
of spiritual and emotional support into program activities.
 Interdisciplinary Collaboration
 Organizational Capacity Building
 Budget Development and Administration
 Holistic Health and Wellness Programs
 Data Collection and Analysis
 Process Improvements
 Adult Learning Methodologies
 Facilitation and Instruction
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Doctor of Education, Pastoral Community Counseling (In Progress)
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY – Orange, CA
Relevant Coursework: Integration of Psychology & Spirituality, Marriage & Family Therapy Using
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Counseling Clientele of Other Faiths, Introduction to Research
Master of Arts and Religion: Discipleship Ministry, 2011
Liberty University – Lynchburg, VA
Relevant Coursework: Ministry of Teaching, Christian Leadership, Small Group Ministries,
Organizational Behavior
Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science - Kinesiology, 2006
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY – Lynchburg, VA
NCAA Personal Training Certification, American Council on Exercise
CAREER EXPERIENCE
BODY EVOLUTION WELLNESS, Lynchburg, VA
CEO, 10/2012 – Present
Founded personal training and wellness coaching company with limited capital, conceptualizing
organizational vision and creating key systems and tools to generate revenue growth. Cultivate
relationships with local community, business owners, and prospective clients to market services and
progress toward shared goals. Consult with clients to identify health and wellness objectives and

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potential barriers to success, creating a customized nutrition and fitness program and integrating
ongoing support into model. Develop marketing collateral, branding tools, and client forms.
Key Contributions:
 Provide comprehensive counseling approach to programs and leverage Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy and modified Psychodynamic Therapy to achieve 81% treatment adherence rate.
 Increase revenue year-over-year while maintaining low overhead costs and maximizing repeat
and return customers.
 Develop and maintain fiscally sound business practices and build key relationships with
vendors to obtain favorable product pricing.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA
Associate Director of Fitness, 4/2005 – 10/2012
Delivered organizational leadership support to manage comprehensive fitness program within higher
education. Oversaw operations and staffing for five internal departments with an overall budget of
$500K. Managed all aspects of staffing for 40-member team of student employees to position
department for success, including administration, scheduling, payroll, and performance
management. Built and established systems and tools to drive consistency in instruction and
delivery. Lent technical and motivational expertise to deliver personal training sessions. Identified
areas for cost controls and crafted process improvements to generate additional revenue with limited
resources.
Key Contributions:
 Developed and instituted training curriculum for personal trainers, leveraging knowledge of
adult education methodologies to adapt material for multiple learning styles and support
content retention.
 Revamped payment system for personal trainers to implement commission-based structure.
 Supported organizational capacity-building through data collection and analysis, needs
assessments, and facility expansion recommendations.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Big World Church, Lynchburg, VA
Interim Pastor/Teacher/Instructor, 2014 – 2015
Lay Counselor, 2014 – 2015
Brentwood Church, Lynchburg, VA
Small Group Leader, 2010 – 2014
Lay Counselor, 2010 – 2014
Baptism Class Instructor and Developer, 2012 – 2014
Heritage Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA
Sunday School Class Instructor for Adults, 2007 – 2009
Lay Counselor and Guest Speaker for Youth Group, 2002 – 2007
Traveled to India to Teach Biblical Missiology, 2005