Amanda Doyle
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Bachelor-trained Counsellor, Life Coach and experienced Certified Personal Trainer versed in guiding individuals to build useful life skills, manage challenging circumstances, set goals and gain clarity. Compassionate and energetic with an in-depth understanding of coaching processes, documentation requirements and available resources.
Goal is to seek and maintain a role that offers challenges utilising interpersonal and problem-solving skills along with meaningful professional development. My style is personable, empathetic and direct with a focus on guiding clients toward self-reflection and personal development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Life Coach
Amanda O'Brien Coaching & Counselling
01.2022 - Current
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Assessed patient behaviour, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviours.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Adapted counselling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
Health Coach/Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
True Personal Training Carss Park
08.2019 - Current
- Coached over 500 clients in developing health goals, action plans and customised fitness plans.
- Enhanced clients'' understanding of nutrition and exercise, resulting in better overall health and wellbeing.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness and stress management.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Utilised effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
Counsellor (Placement)
Wellbe Counselling & Psychology
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Developed individualised counselling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy sessions to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behaviour change.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviours.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Franchise Director/Personal Trainer Manager
Vision Personal Training Randwick
01.2010 - 06.2019
- Handled team, client and operations issues with calm, knowledgeable strategies to keep business on-track against targets.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients via in-studio connections and strong social media presence.
- Oversaw payroll, business planning and marketing for franchise operations.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Taught classes and presented personal development classes (for example positive psychology) sessions that related to trainers education and career planning.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviours and standards.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
IT Infrastructure Service Technician
Maersk Line
01.2006 - 10.2009
- Team Player with good management, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilisation of equipment features.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex installations, ensuring seamless integration of new systems.
Education
Bachelor of Counselling (Coaching) - Psychology
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Sydney, NSW05.2022
Diploma of Management - Business Management
Australian Institute of Management
Sydney, NSW05.2014
Certificate IV in Business Sales - Selling Skills And Sales Operations
Australian Salesmasters Training
Sydney, NSW10.2012
Certificate IV - Health And Fitness
Australian Institute of Fitness
Sydney, NSW11.2010
Skills
- Life Coaching
- Health & Wellness Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Life Management
- Group Facilitation
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Coping Strategies
- Performance Measurement
- Behavioural Coaching
- Dietary Guidance
- Motivational Techniques
Volunteering
CatholicCare - Living Well/Dying Well & Companion volunteer
HARDA - Job coaching migrants from Horn of Africa
Sailability - Sailing for people of all abilities
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Certified Life Coach
Amanda O'Brien Coaching & Counselling
01.2022 - Current
Counsellor (Placement)
Wellbe Counselling & Psychology
09.2021 - 05.2022
Health Coach/Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
True Personal Training Carss Park
08.2019 - Current
Franchise Director/Personal Trainer Manager
Vision Personal Training Randwick
01.2010 - 06.2019
IT Infrastructure Service Technician
Maersk Line
01.2006 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Counselling (Coaching) - Psychology
Australian College of Applied Psychology
Diploma of Management - Business Management
Australian Institute of Management
Certificate IV in Business Sales - Selling Skills And Sales Operations
Australian Salesmasters Training
Certificate IV - Health And Fitness
Australian Institute of Fitness
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