Merinda Roberts
South Kingsville,Australia
Summary
Warm and energetic professional with a strong foundation in Pilates instruction and project coordination. Successfully delivered engaging classes while fostering client relationships and managing studio operations, ensuring a smooth and welcoming environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pilates Instructor
Aspire Pilates
Point Cook, VIC
01.2026 - Current
- Implemented new class formats based on client feedback and trends.
- Lead 45-minute Mat Pilates classes
- Created a welcoming atmosphere in order to make clients feel comfortable in class environment.
- Educated clients on the benefits of Pilates, such as improved posture, mobility and strength.
- Documented class attendance and student participation for facility records.
- Maintained neat and clean equipment and facilities.
Pilates Instructor
Grind Pilates Co.
Altona, Williamstown
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered engaging 45-minute Hot Mat and Reformer Pilates classes to a diverse client base
- Instructed classes of up to 12 clients, providing personalised guidance and support
- Designed and led both group and one-on-one Pilates sessions tailored to varying fitness levels
- Educated clients on correct form, breathing techniques and alignment to enhance performance and prevent injury
- Monitored client progress and delivered constructive feedback to support personal goals
- Cultivated strong client relationships through personalized understanding of individual needs and fitness goals
- Greeted clients and managed attendance records to provide seamless check-in experience
- Managed studio operations, including opening and closing procedures
- Ensured a clean, safe, and welcoming studio environment to uphold health and safety standards
Pilates Instructor
Baseline
Williams Landing, Truganina
12.2024 - Current
- Instructed and motivated groups of up to 15 clients per class during 45-minute Hot Mat and 50-minute Reformer classes
- Designed and led dynamic group and one-on-one hot mat Pilates sessions tailored to different fitness levels and abilities
- Presented engaging and informative class introductions to improve participant readiness and engagement
- Cultivated strong client relationships to enhance trust and tailor programs to individual goals
- Maintained a safe, clean and welcoming studio environment conducive to focus and wellbeing
Project Coordinator
Inlite
Melbourne, Australia
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows to meet timelines.
- Supervised multiple projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimised for maximum project success.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and update teams on project developments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, resulting in improved communication and project alignment.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to clients
- Developed comprehensive process and systems manuals to streamline operations and provide guidance.
Project Coordinator & Executive Assistant
NDY
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Coordinated internal and external meetings, travel plans, conference calls, and daily executive obligations to ensure effective use of executive time
- Perform tactical and strategic administrative support tasks for the upper executive-level team
- Manage and maintain schedules for the leadership team
- Supported Transport Sector and Fire Engineering lead as executive assistant.
- Collaborated with admin team to provide seamless support for NDY's operational needs
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary proposals
- Assist Market Sector leaders in developing business strategies and tracking KPIs
- Prioritise and distribute incoming memos, submissions and reports
- Process expense claims, corporate expenses and purchase orders
- Prepare and distribute agendas
- Attend meetings to record and distribute minutes
- Coordinate catering for luncheons and meetings
- Organise key events (Business to Business)
- Contract administration and coordination
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, company policy and procedures for staff
- Keep team members on track with regular in-person or remote meetings
- Managed invoicing and forecasting processes for projects.
- Keep team members on track with regular in-person or remote meetings
Project Coordinator
NDY
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Documented and updated design standards and procedural memos to support lighting team operations
- Completed take offs, cost estimates, sketches, (J6) lighting calculations, luminaire schedules, tech data reviews and specifications for lighting design
- Collaborated with other departments to plan, document and implement overall design requirements
- Coordinated daily schedules and appointments to optimize time allocation for project tasks
- Created and monitored project budgets to ensure financial resources were allocated effectively.
- Partnered with audio, video and camera teams to run smooth, integrated productions
- Engaged stakeholders through regular interactions to gather input and address concerns effectively
- Keep team members on track with regular in-person or remote meetings
- Contract administration and coordination
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, company policy, and procedures for workers
- Worked on projects including: Geelong Sports Museum, 181 William Street Lobby, 55 Collins Street Facade Lighting, Marvel Stadium, BHP Office Refurbishment, The Lindrum Hotel, FunLab (multiple sites) and Melbourne Quarter Tower
- Acted as First Aid Officer and Fire Warden to uphold safety standards during emergencies.
- Process expense claims, corporate expenses and purchase orders
Office Administrator/Personal Assistant
DGA Group
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided daily administrative support to team operations.
- Coordinated document management and organization for team projects, ensuring timely access to critical materials.
- Performed a variety of administrative tasks to support office functions.
- Diary Management
- Assist in or organizing face to face and online events
- Prepare for and arrange catering for social functions and meetings
- Assist, support and coordinate. with DGA Group UK based team
- Booking and arranging all travel requirements
- Prepared invoices for services rendered.
- Coordination with office facilities management team
- Monitoring and placing office stationery orders and stock orders
- Marketing support including maintaining contacts database
- Support in preparation of proposals and submissions
- Coordinated logistics and details for company events and activities.
- Timesheet preparation, review and approval
- Managed social media accounts and scheduled content, enhancing online engagement and presence.
- Prepared and proofread correspondences, spreadsheets and presentations
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings and conferences for associates
- Maintained inventory of office equipment and supplies
- Coordinated with HR team to onboard new staff, facilitating smooth integration into the organization.
Team Administrator
Johnstaff
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Performed general office service and maintenance duties, implementing emergency procedures.
- Generating a positive environment within the office
- Managed daily operations and adjusted to shifting demands, gaining experience across business areas and teams
- Convey appropriate and meaningful communication levels between clients, staff or the courier
- Monitoring and utilising various platforms such as emails and work-related channels (SLACK, Zoom, Johnstaff Intranet)
- Tender preparation, review and finalisation for submissions
- Enhanced collaborative efforts with streamlined corporate communications and related files.
- Assisted in setting up board meetings and coordinated travel and catering arrangements
- Processed invoices for timely payments
- First Aid Office and Fire Warden
- Developed work relationships and engaged key stakeholders to strengthen team dynamics and foster a positive work culture
- Auditing and maintaining a safe work environment
- Executing warden training and procedures
- Scheduled and coordinated internal and external events
Centre Care Manager/Stadium Officer
Western Leisure Services
02.2016 - 08.2018
- High level of face to face customer service
- Cash handling, ordering/assisting
- Leading and setting up equipment across 16 basketball courts, POS use, cafe, creche and gymnasium
- Conducted contractor orientation sessions
- Answering centre phone calls
- Managing booking systems
- Managing emergency management systems
- Supporting multiple clubs within the facility including netball, basketball, badminton and table tennis associations
- First-Aid response and treatment and Fire Warden
- Opening and closing the facility
- Leading and managing small teams
- Conflict Resolution
- Major Stakeholder engagement
- Emergency and safety procedures including evacuations, report writing and communicating with emergency response staff
- Supported department, segment and organisational strategy and operating objectives
Sales Assistant
Lovisa
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Replenishing stock
- Providing quality customer service
- Managing customer feedback as store manager
- POS use for sales or stock take
- Time management
- Organising team members
- Managing rosters and shift variations
- Task delegation and collaboration
- Managing and communicating between stores
Education
Matwork Pilates Instructor -
Studio Pilates
12-2025
Reformer Pilates Instructor -
Studio Pilates
07-2025
Bachelor of Business - Project Management
Deakin University
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Werribee Secondary College
Skills
- Pilates principles
- Class planning
- Client education
- Time management
- First aid and CPR certification
- Workload management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Friendly & approachable
Certification
- Construction Induction Card
- CPPSEC3002A: Manage conflict through negotiation
- Level 2 First Aid & CPR Fire Warden
- Victorian Drivers Licence
Personal Information
Driving License: Victorian Drivers Licence
Timeline
Pilates Instructor
Aspire Pilates
01.2026 - Current
Pilates Instructor
Grind Pilates Co.
08.2025 - Current
Project Coordinator
Inlite
02.2025 - 12.2025
Pilates Instructor
Baseline
12.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator & Executive Assistant
NDY
09.2023 - 12.2024
Project Coordinator
NDY
10.2021 - 09.2023
Office Administrator/Personal Assistant
DGA Group
02.2021 - 10.2021
Team Administrator
Johnstaff
06.2018 - 02.2021
Centre Care Manager/Stadium Officer
Western Leisure Services
02.2016 - 08.2018
Sales Assistant
Lovisa
12.2015 - 12.2016
Matwork Pilates Instructor -
Studio Pilates
Reformer Pilates Instructor -
Studio Pilates
Bachelor of Business - Project Management
Deakin University
Victorian Certificate of Education -
Werribee Secondary College