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Claudia Cosoleto

Carlton North,VIC (Victoria)

Summary

Client-focused Exercise Physiologist with experience working with metabolic, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, vestibular and women's health patients to help achieve health and wellness goals.

Special interest in working with women's health conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS and pelvic pain, as well as chronic health conditions.

Well organised and proactive, with great communication, planning and relationship-building skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Exercise for Rehabilitation and Health
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed caseloads of up to 70 clients per week
  • Reviewed medical records to determine exercise precautions and contra-indications prior to patient visit.
  • Achieved positive outcomes for individuals with chronic medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, or hypertension by developing specialized exercise interventions under physician guidance.
  • Assessed, monitored and prescribed individualised exercise programs for vestibular presentations. Provided education regarding vestibular presentations to individuals empowering them to have more control over their health and positive health outcomes.
  • Observed patient safety, risk management, and infection control policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated strong relationships between clients and trainers through open communication channels, leading to enhanced client satisfaction ratings.
  • Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
  • Developed age-appropriate fitness programs targeting youth populations that resulted in improved motor skill development and physical literacy.

Fitness Coach and Supervisor

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Working with up to 15 high school aged students to introduce and coach through fitness activities and exercises
  • Coaching strength exercises, utilising fully equipped gyms and introducing students to movement patterns in a safe, monitored and empowered environment.

Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer

Fernwood Fitness
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Led, instructed and motivated individuals during training activities, including cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching. This includes both group classes of up to 10 people and individual sessions.
  • Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.

Strength and Conditioning Cadet

Western Bulldogs
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted with setting, pursuing and achieving individual athlete and team objectives
  • Worked closely with athletic trainers and coaches on strategies for preventing injuries and managing rehabilitation
  • Monitored athletes daily with sports technologies and direct observation.

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Melbourne Girls Grammar
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Strength and conditioning placement with rowing squads consisting of students aged 13-17 years of age
  • Run and conduct warm up for students before their gym sessions
  • Observed athletes and tweaked functional movement patterns to maximize performance
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to session structure and performance

Education

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology -

Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, Australia
07.2022

Bachelor of Exercise Science: Sport Practice -

Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia
12.2020

Sport and Exercise Science -

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
01.2019

Skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, referrers and other practitioners regarding optimal client care and health outcomes
  • Empathy and understanding of clients' conditions and the impact on their quality of life
  • Time management, completing tasks on time and with deadlines
  • Microsoft Office use – PowerPoint, Excel, Word
  • Correct exercise equipment operation and set up
  • Organisational skills - ability to effectively use non-clinical time wisely
  • Collaboration with colleagues, clients, and other allied health professionals - use of letters, phone calls and case conferences
  • Exercise program design and prescription for range of conditions
  • Health Education and Coaching

Accomplishments

Was awarded the Rising Star award for my first year working as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist for my ability to take on and deliver high quality service to vestibular pathologies with focus on client care and health outcomes.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Exercise for Rehabilitation and Health
09.2022 - Current

Fitness Coach and Supervisor

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
11.2021 - 10.2022

Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer

Fernwood Fitness
11.2019 - 07.2021

Strength and Conditioning Cadet

Western Bulldogs
11.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Melbourne Girls Grammar
08.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology -

Australian Catholic University

Bachelor of Exercise Science: Sport Practice -

Victoria University

Sport and Exercise Science -

Leeds Beckett University
Claudia Cosoleto