Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
NSW Basketball Representative
References
Timeline
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ALANA MCCOY

BYRON BAY,New South Wales

Summary

Proficient Pilates Instructor with talent for leading classes, building relationships and keeping facilities and equipment professionally maintained. Specializing in promoting total health and well-being and passionate about helping clients make successful choices. I've completed a Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork and Reformer through Breathe Education. I will be completing a Diploma in Clinical Pilates through Breathe Education also within 2024.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Pilates Instructor

Pilates With April (PWA)
Central Coast, NSW
08.2022 - Current

REFORMER PILATES STUDIO

  • Promoted new services offered by the studio through word-of-mouth advertising or social media posts.
  • Adhered to safety protocols when instructing classes or working with clients one-on-one.
  • Wiped down exercise mats, weights and equipment prior to and after use.
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique while providing verbal cues and physical adjustments to ensure safety during exercise sessions.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and cleaned between classes.
  • Encouraged clients to set realistic goals while helping them stay motivated throughout their journey.
  • Observed participants during classes, watching for issues and incorrect techniques.
  • Invited individuals of all ages and fitness levels to participate in classes.
  • Recommended modifications of exercises to help participants avoid injuries.
  • Enforced safety rules and procedures to minimize injuries.
  • Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
  • Promoted classes and facility amenities on social media.
  • Prepared for classes in advance, selected and queued music beforehand and began and ended classes on time for maximum benefit to attendees.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere in order to make clients feel comfortable in class environment.

Retail Assistant

General Pants
Central Coast, NSW
06.2012 - Current
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints to boost service and satisfaction and escalated higher level issues to supervisor for immediate remediation.
  • Processed payments using cash register, credit card machine and POS system.
  • Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
  • Explained information about quality, value and style of products to influence customer buying decisions.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of all products available in the store.
  • Managed customer complaints in a professional manner while seeking solutions for resolution.
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.

Model

Priscillas Model Management, Primary Management, Why Not Milan, Louisa Germany
Sydney, NSW
01.2012 - Current
  • Modelling for high end fashion brands such as Zimmerman, Scanlan Theodore, Hermes, Tiffany and Co etc.
  • Lived internationally for modelling in Milan and Paris from the age of 19.
  • Worked closely with art directors to ensure that the vision of the brand was accurately portrayed through modeling.
  • Gathered photographs, print advertisements, and digital media to build portfolio of work.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism in high-stress environments.
  • Maintained a positive attitude while working long hours under challenging conditions at times.
  • Promoted products and services in television commercials, on film or in videos.

Pilates Instructor

Fusion Pilates
Central Coast, NSW
03.2023 - 12.2023

MAT PILATES (Same skills mention in PWA)

Education

Diploma - Clinical Pilates

Breathe Education
Sydney, NSW
01-2023

Certificate IV - Matwork And Reformer Pilates

Breathe Education
Sydney
01-2022

Terrigal High School
Terrigal, NSW
01-2015

Skills

  • Excellent time management and planning
  • A quick learner
  • Respectful engagement with clients
  • Customer focused
  • Reliable
  • Assertive
  • A team player
  • Group Sessions
  • Safety Understanding
  • Social Media presence
  • Positive Reinforcement Techniques
  • Health and Wellness
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Relationship and Community Building

NSW Basketball Representative

  • Played at representative level, NSW Country State team

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pilates Instructor

Fusion Pilates
03.2023 - 12.2023

Pilates Instructor

Pilates With April (PWA)
08.2022 - Current

Retail Assistant

General Pants
06.2012 - Current

Model

Priscillas Model Management, Primary Management, Why Not Milan, Louisa Germany
01.2012 - Current

Diploma - Clinical Pilates

Breathe Education

Certificate IV - Matwork And Reformer Pilates

Breathe Education

Terrigal High School
ALANA MCCOY