Mark Ternes
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Multi-skilled, highly disciplined and persistant individual, with a desire to help the community. Whether that be through applying an accredited interest in Health and Fitness, nutrition, or physical aid. With 20 years of fitness experience, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor with a strong interest in rehabilitation and a background in Trade/Labour, Retail, Traffic Safety and training in Security Operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Personal Trainer
Fucntional For Life
Melbourne, VIC
10.2023 - Current
- Utilised digital coaching systems to track client progress, deliver online coaching programs and feedback.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
- Developed personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs.
- Provided demonstrated instruction in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic short-term and long-term goals.
- Motivated clients to reach their personal best by providing positive reinforcement.
- Explained principles of nutrition including basic dietary guidelines to help optimize results.
- Encouraged clients to take part in activities outside the gym to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
- Researched new training methods, trends, equipment., to stay up-to-date on industry standards.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual clients to avoid strain and injury.
- Conducted postural analysis and movement screening.
- Discussed health conditions and conducted injury assessments.
- Created mobility and flexibility routines.
- Contacted prospective clients, developing rapport and selling sessino packages.
- Managed bookings and client schedules.
- Conducted rehabilitative exercise sessions.
Independent Personal Trainer
Rival Fitness
Melbourne, VIC
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching activities.
- Arranged motivational exercise programs to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Offered clients educational information and materials to help with preventive care, nutrition, body mechanics, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
- Created weight training programs, set up equipment and provided detailed instructions.
- Designed training programs that addressed specific injuries and health problems functional change and rehabilitation.
- Meticulously monitored clients and enforced policies for health and safety.
Traffic Controller
Advanced Traffic Management Pty Ltd.
Melbourne, VIC
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Assembled traffic cones and pathways for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
- Established and directed traffic through detours
- Operated pickups and flatbed trucks to set up and disassemble temporary traffic control schemes.
- Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.
- Set messages on digital traffic signs to warn oncoming traffic of delays.
- Implemented site safety programs in accordance with contract requirements and applicable regulations.
- Worked overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.
- Night operations
- Employed high visibility safety procedures for night works.
- Responded to service requests and maintained on-call status for emergency service needs.
- Public Relations
- Conflict resolution
- Radio Operation
- Maintained safety protocols directing moving plant in high foot/road traffic areas.
- Coordinated with other traffic companies for large jobs
- Assisted with yard duties
- Escort operations for oversize haulage.
- Communicated with construction crew and moving plant outside of visible range
- Communications with traffic crew across site and major intersection shutdown for smooth flow of traffic.
Sales Assistant
Shaver Shop - Chapel Street
Melbourne, VIC
03.2010 - 03.2012
- See description of duties from previous shaver shop employment.
Labourer
Contract/casual
Melbourne, VIC
07.2009 - 12.2010
- Landscaping
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment.
- Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
- Limited hazards by cleaning construction areas with complete compliance.
- Utilised various tools and power tools.
- Dug trenches/post holes
- Installed retaining walls
- Concrete pouring, leveling, spreading screed, framework and rendering
- Pick Packing
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized and free of hazards.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to operate throughout warehouse.
Assistant Cabinet Maker/Labourer
Shum Constructions
Melbourne, VIC
03.2009 - 07.2009
- Building cabinets, shelving and tables, upholstering chairs and taking measurements for plans.
- Table Saw operation, drills and presses.
- Gluing and edging, errands, material/supply pickups.
- Site cleaning, maintenance and general duties, cleaning and sorting tools and equipment.
Sales Assistant
Shaver Shop - Doncaster
01.2003 - 02.2009
- Provided polite, responsive and solution focused customer service.
- Being proactive in problem solving was also important in this position.
- Received and processed product returns and coordinated disposal of defective or broken items.
- Other tasks included; providing solutions for customer queries and disputes, cash handling, sales/add-ons, stocking/cleaning shelves, merchandising, pricing, maintaining shop presentation.
Education
Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness -
Australian Institute of Fitness
2015
Certificate II in Unarmed guard/crowd control -
International Security Training Academy
Melbourne, VIC2014
VCE Graduate -
Doncaster Secondary College
2002
Skills
- Multi industry experience providing a vast range of highly transferable skills
- Personable with an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues/clients of various ages, ethnic and social backgrounds
- Excellent organisation, communication and time management skills
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly and adapt to change in the workplace
- Positive mindset and approach to all situations and tasks
- Mechanically minded Whether it be from an engineering or bio-mechanical point of view
- Sound knowledge of human anatomy, muscle and bone function and energy systems
- Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching
- Fitness Programming, goal setting and injury prevention
- Sport specific programming adaptation
- Interest in exercise physiology and rehabilitation
- Special Population Programming
- Teamwork
- OH&S compliant worksafe practices
- Traffic control and implementation of traffic safety plans and safety procedures
- Adept with various Hand/Power tools and physical labour
- Cash handling, EFTPOS and credit transaction experience
- Public Relations
- Conflict resolution
- Unarmed Guard/Crowd Control
- First Aid/CPR
Affiliations
Health and Fitness: Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Strongman sports, Grip Strength and HIIT(High Intensive Interval Training).
Freediving and Spearfishing
Boxing
Breakdance
Music Production
References
Alexander Stojanov - 0405 320 510
Functional For Life Client + Current work reference
Teia Comelli - 0413 375 341
Adv Traffic(Team Leader)+ Previous work reference
AJ Teoh - 0408 533 618
Personal character reference
Timeline
Mobile Personal Trainer
Fucntional For Life
10.2023 - Current
Independent Personal Trainer
Rival Fitness
03.2020 - 01.2023
Traffic Controller
Advanced Traffic Management Pty Ltd.
10.2016 - 07.2018
Sales Assistant
Shaver Shop - Chapel Street
03.2010 - 03.2012
Labourer
Contract/casual
07.2009 - 12.2010
Assistant Cabinet Maker/Labourer
Shum Constructions
03.2009 - 07.2009
Sales Assistant
Shaver Shop - Doncaster
01.2003 - 02.2009
Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness -
Australian Institute of Fitness
Certificate II in Unarmed guard/crowd control -
International Security Training Academy
VCE Graduate -
Doncaster Secondary College
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