Ava Handsley
Summary
Energetic and personable Pilates Instructor with a passion for improving people's physical and mental health. Experience working with both primary school children, adolescent's and adults in area's pertaining to overall wellbeing, with the goal of becoming a successful nutritionist and counsellor.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pilates Instructor and Training Mentor
Love Athletica & Cheeks Pilates
Melbourne, VIC
05.2022 - Current
- Personally develop and teach creative and fun class plans that target specific muscle groups for clients of all age-groups, demographics and fitness levels.
- Ensure all clients (up to 20) are using correct form and provide individual modifications for clients with injuries or limitations.
- Mentoring includes shadowing new instructors while they teach, providing real-time support, verbal and written feedback and ongoing assistance with class planning and tips on how to engage/interact successfully with clients to create a positive experience.
- Educate clients on the principles of Pilates and enhance mind-body connection for clients through focused breathing techniques and meditation practices.
- Responsible for opening and closing the studios and maintaining a clean and organised studio space, ensuring a safe environment for all clients.
Student Research Assistant
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC
05.2022 - 09.2022
- RESPOND Regional Childhood Health Behaviours data collection- utilising community systems approach to childhood obesity prevention
- collected anthropometric and behavioural information (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, diet quality and wellbeing) from children in grade 2, 4 and 6.
- performed data collection, regional school visits including overnight stays, visit coordination, school liaison and equipment coordination.
- learned to communicate effectively with young school children and deliver complicated nutrition and wellbeing information in a simple manner that could be easily processed and understood.
- learned to interact with primary school children in a fun and professional manner that retained their attention and interest in the tasks at hand, while also building their trust in collecting personal anthropometric data.
- learned to effectively listen to children when they opened up regarding personal and family circumstances to help them accurately fill out online questionnaires.
Sales Associate
Beacon Lighting
Balwyn North, VIC
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained calm demeanour and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
Client Services Officer
Converge International
Melbourne CBD
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Worked in a national call centre, linking clients in with support, through organising appointments with Psychologists, Social Workers and Counsellors nationally.
- Conducted triaged with managers of external organisations following critical incidences at work and sources consultants to travel onsite to provide support for affected employees
- Learned how to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and how to communicate appropriately with clients under psychological distress.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC10.2024
Bachelor of Nutrition Science (With Distinction) -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC02.2024
Certificate IV in Mat And Reformer Pilates -
Unite Health
Melbourne, VIC10.2022
Bachelor of Psychology And Criminology (2/3 Comp) -
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC11.2019
Skills
- Confident and Personable
- Bubbly and Outgoing
- Enjoys public speaking
- Loves listening and helping others
Timeline
Pilates Instructor and Training Mentor
Love Athletica & Cheeks Pilates
05.2022 - Current
Student Research Assistant
Deakin University
05.2022 - 09.2022
Sales Associate
Beacon Lighting
09.2019 - 09.2022
Client Services Officer
Converge International
11.2018 - 03.2019
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Nutrition Science (With Distinction) -
Deakin University
Certificate IV in Mat And Reformer Pilates -
Unite Health
Bachelor of Psychology And Criminology (2/3 Comp) -
RMIT University