Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Career Achievements
Employment Detail
Volunteer Experience
References
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Natalia Lofipo

Natalia Lofipo

Ipswich,QLD

Summary

With a deep passion for business development and extensive experience as a Business Development Manager, Service Facilitator, and Fitness Instructor, there is a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Specializing in relationship management, business development, and fostering personal growth for clients in the private sector, there is a high level of motivation and self-drive, thriving on communication and continually seeking opportunities for self-improvement. I am Eager to join a company that offers growth and the opportunity to contribute to its success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Facilitator

CPL- Choice Passion Life
03.2020 - Current
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions, ensuring consistency in service delivery across all touchpoints.
  • Implemented a new service tracking system that improved overall efficiency and organisation within the department.
  • Facilitated effective communication between internal departments to resolve issues swiftly and prevent potential escalations.
  • Played an integral role in launching new services or programs designed to meet evolving client demands or industry trends.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving service-related concerns.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop customised solutions tailored to individual client needs.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop customized solutions tailored to individual client needs.
  • Organised regular team meetings to discuss progress, share best practices, and set performance targets.
  • Managed caseloads of clients, ensuring timely service delivery and maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Aligned team goals with organizational objectives, promoting accountability among staff members for achieving desired results.
  • Provided ongoing training and development opportunities for staff members to enhance their skills and knowledge base.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' needs, ensuring accurate matching with appropriate services.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and customer support.
  • Championed a customer-centric culture within the team, emphasising the importance of exceptional service quality and client satisfaction as key drivers of business success.
  • Consistently exceeded performance expectations through diligent work ethic and commitment to excellence in service delivery.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in the business.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for both colleagues and clients, demonstrating dependability in managing tasks and responsibilities effectively without supervision.
  • Managed challenging situations with professionalism and diplomacy, safeguarding the reputation of the business while prioritizing clients'' interests.
  • Contributed to strategic planning initiatives aimed at expanding the company's service offerings or increasing market share.
  • Actively participated in relevant industry events or conferences, staying informed about emerging trends and best practices in service facilitation.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
  • Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
  • Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
  • Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities.
  • Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
  • Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community.
  • Coordinated with local government to provide resources to clients.
  • Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.

Under 10 Girls Basketball Coach

Bulldogs Basketball
01.2019 - Current
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
  • Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
  • Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.

Springfield Stingers Junior Coach

Springfield Stingers
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed athletes'' skills with tailored training programs for individual progress.
  • Conducted skill assessments for each athlete, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted instruction accordingly.
  • Provided constructive feedback to athletes, resulting in improved performance on the field or court.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for away games or tournaments, ensuring a smooth experience for all involved.

Owner Operator/ Fitness Instructor/ Business Development Manager

Mt Zion Fitness
01.2013 - Current
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Provided fitness assessments and program planning.
  • Educated clients on proper nutrition habits, leading to healthier lifestyles and improved weight management outcomes.
  • Demonstrated how to carry out various routines and exercises.
  • Advised clients on proper equipment use and maintenance, contributing to a safe workout environment and prolonging the lifespan of gym assets.
  • Utilized cutting-edge fitness technology tools in workouts, enhancing client engagement and interest in their progress.
  • Boosted client motivation through consistent encouragement, support, and progress tracking.
  • Streamlined administrative tasks like scheduling appointments or processing payments efficiently, ensuring smooth operations within the facility.
  • Enhanced gym member retention rates by providing excellent customer service and fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends, enhancing the quality of services provided to clients.
  • Implemented safe and effective exercise programs, reducing the risk of injury for clients during workouts.
  • Monitored clients' progress and modified programs.
  • Designed and implemented variety of fitness instruction classes.
  • Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Mentored new fitness trainers, sharing best practices and guiding their professional development within the industry.
  • Expanded clientele base through successful referrals from satisfied customers and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Provided ongoing support and accountability for clients, maintaining open communication channels for questions or concerns related to their fitness journey.
  • Promoted a positive gym culture by modelling healthy behaviours, maintaining a professional demeanour, and fostering camaraderie among members and staff.
  • Championed clients'' successes by celebrating milestones and acknowledging progress, fostering a sense of pride and motivation in their fitness journey.
  • Conducted fitness assessments to evaluate clients'' physical abilities and set achievable goals.
  • Consistently met or exceeded personal training session targets while maintaining high client satisfaction ratings.
  • Assisted in planning special events at the gym, such as workshops or challenges, increasing member participation levels and community involvement.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Educated participants on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Developed and implemented fitness assessment system to evaluate progress of participants.

Client Service Facilitator

Alara QLD limited
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
  • Led virtual training sessions using web-based platforms while maintaining high levels of participant interaction and engagement throughout the event duration.
  • Promoted continuous learning within the organization by sharing best practices and lessons learned from various facilitation experiences.

Administration Officer

Worssell and Co Pty Ltd
10.2016 - 10.2018
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, contributing to a positive work environment.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
  • Supported department heads through conducting research, preparing reports, and managing various administrative tasks efficiently.
  • Drafted and distributed invoices for outstanding payments.
  • Maintained high levels of organization within the office space through regular supply inventory checks and proactive restocking efforts.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Contributed to office safety by enforcing workplace policies and following emergency procedures as needed.
  • Delivered quality results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during high-stress situations or tight deadlines.
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
  • Managed complex scheduling tasks, ensuring that deadlines were met consistently.
  • Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.
  • Improved record-keeping accuracy by creating an updated filing system for confidential documents and materials.
  • Reduced operational costs through careful monitoring of expenses and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Streamlined budget tracking processes using accounting software which led to improved resource allocation decisions.
  • Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.

Support Worker

Alara QLD Limited
02.2005 - 01.2018
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.

Group Fitness Instructor

ME Fitness
07.2005 - 01.2016
  • Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels, promoting inclusivity and accessibility within group fitness classes.
  • Led weekly classes for up to 40 individuals with consistent participation and positive feedback.
  • Promoted overall wellness by incorporating mindfulness practice into selected group sessions, enhancing participant mental well-being alongside physical fitness achievements.
  • Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
  • Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.

Youth Worker On-call

Lifeline Community Care Child and Youth
07.2007 - 07.2010
  • Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives.
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviours among participants.
  • Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behaviour changes.
  • Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
  • Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Promoted positive peer interactions by facilitating group activities and modelling respectful communication techniques.

Education

Blue Card (Working with Children) -

04.2024

NDIS screener card -

04.2024

Cert IV in TAE Trainer and Assessment -

01.2020

Account Management and Project Coordination Training – ME Fitness -

01.2016

Business Development Training – ME Fitness -

01.2012

Certificate IV in Fitness and Training – YMCA -

01.2012

Certificate IV Disability – Bridgework's -

01.2012

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training – Lifeline -

01.2007

Behaviour Management Training – Lifeline -

01.2005

Medical Awareness Training – Debra Town -

01.2005

Certificate III in Business – Apprenticeships QLD -

01.2005

Year 11 & 12 – St Patrick's College -

01.2003

Skills

  • Motivation and Fitness Training Skills – Highly energetic, Ability to motivate people, Active listening skills, Train individuals as well as in a group-based environment, Write Fitness programs and classes for clients
  • Working with people with Disabilities and mental health – Motivate and help people with disabilities to achieve goals
  • Sales – Specialist in tele-sales and face to face sales, including negotiations and closing Service based sales including B2B and B2C sales, and hot and cold sales Key retail drivers, increasing customers' accounts and maximization of profitability
  • Leadership Skills – Leadership, leading groups, teach/train/instruct, counsel/coach, manage, conflict, delegate responsibility, make decisions, direct others, implement decisions, enforce policies, drives sales momentum, am reliable, and take charge
  • Communication and Interpersonal skills – Exceptional communication skills, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner Enjoy sharing knowledge and encouraging development of others to achieve specific team goals Strive to always maintain good working relationships
  • Customer Service – Front line customer service, conflict resolution, problem solving, team collaboration, verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem Solving - Resolve in-depth queries in a methodical manner independently and with internal and external customers to find appropriate resolutions, efficiencies, and high level of quality
  • Technical Skills: Quoting and Proofing, proof reading, Corel, ABM, invoicing, payment processing, petty cash reconciliation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Expos, MYOB, Facebook

Career Achievements

  • Successfully helped over 50 people to achieve their fitness and personal goals for ME Fitness and Mt Zion Fitness
  • Successfully built Mt Zion Fitness and ME Fitness from ground up. I personally built a database of over 40 repeat customers which is continuously growing through word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Specialist in business development and relationship management
  • Successfully held a continuous position with Alara QLD Limited for 10 years.
  • Successfully planned and project coordinated training sessions to help a series of clients to achieve their goals and life skills.
  • Successfully planned and coordinated a series of social events for ME Fitness
  • Highly motivated and energetic with the ability for active listening
  • Successfully organised a series of fitness boot camps for over 20 customers for Alara QLD Limited
  • Successfully trained and mentored a series of staff members in my previous roles
  • Successfully established very strong relationships with a series of Gyms to get special prices with people with disabilities and mental health, Specialist in driving morale and motivation in team members.
  • Successfully implemented a series of strategies with people with challenging behaviours for Alara QLD; Ability to adapt to a diverse range of cultures.
  • Worked successfully with directors, customers, internal staff, human resources, payroll, and key sales personnel, Specialist in cold and warm call sales.
  • Successfully ran the Kokoda Challenge in July 2012
  • Able to reflectively listen and communicate both verbally and non-verbally with clients in a manner that ensures confidentiality, privacy, and sensitivity.
  • I successfully helped Develop a Reconciliation Action Plan and am an active member on the Board. As a business we are committed to help reduce the gap in living standards between Aboriginal or Torres strait Islanders Australians.

Employment Detail

  • CPL Choice Passion Life – Ipswich Booval, 2020 - Current, Service Facilitator – TAE Trainer for SHOP (Safe handling of people), Facilitated and administered the provision of high quality in-home and community access activities and services to clients with various disabilities according to the aims of the organisation and in accordance with the objectives of the Strategic Plan, Supported continuous improvement in the business performance of client services in the region and effectively contribute towards achievement of the organisation's vision and purpose., Consulting with clients, families, allied health professionals and stakeholders, Effectively manage rosters., Ensure that all support workers undertake training according to the training matrix and annual competency checklist., Maintain client services database information., Provide ongoing supervision and monitoring the performance of direct support workers including performance issues., Care plans are up to date and reflect the customers' needs accurately., Liaison with clients, families, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of SIL plans and NDIS plans., Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of client-family care., Guided clients through transition to independent living within the community., Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals., End to end recruitment., Nominated and upheld the role of the workplace Health and Safety officer for the entirely of the support worker role., Reduced hazards and incidents in the workplace., Maintaining accurate reports and documentation, Upheld all relevant organisation policy and procedures.
  • Alara QLD Limited, 2018 - 2020, Client Service Facilitator, Facilitate the provision of in-home and community-based support for clients with a disability and their families., Work in partnership with clients and key stakeholders to develop and implement individualised support plans., Provide supervision, leadership, mentoring and support to a designated team of support workers., Provide individualised service that responded to the client's needs in a timely and respectful manner., Fostered and promoted an environment of best practices in line with organisation policy to ensure a person-centred approach to service delivery., Successfully ensured that all clients received the services that they required in line with their NDIS funding while working towards their identified goals.
  • Worssell and Co Pty Ltd, 2017 - 2018, Administration and Dispatch Officer/ Customer Service, Communicating with suppliers and customers on a regular basis and maintaining excellent relationships with both., Responsible for data entry, answering phones, ensuring that customers always receive the highest levels of customer service, and extensively using Microsoft Office and ABM, Quoting Customers, Proof Reading, Liaising with different Government Bodies., Designing Artwork using Corel
  • Mt Zion Fitness, 2013 - Current, Owner Operator/ Fitness Instructor/ Business Development Manager, As a personal trainer I provide people with high individual attention to keep them motivated and tailor a detailed training regime to their fitness level to help them achieve their personal goal and providing the right education., Successfully help people overcome personal barriers that are preventing them from achieving their goals, and I inspire land encourage them to have health habits and routines through safety delivery of effective program instruction, motivation and education.
  • Alara QLD Limited, 2005 - 2016, Activity Support Worker – Activity Facilitator, Liaise with different stakeholder and build relationships, preparing activities., Driving work cars; Support workers for centre-based activities; preparing activities, organising outings to improve life skills., Implementing strategies for people with challenging behaviours; Liaising with stakeholders, Organising
  • ME Fitness, 2012 - 2022, Group Fitness Instructor, Teaching and coordinating group fitness classes, Greeting customers and building relationships; Selling memberships.
  • Lifeline Community Care Child and Youth, 2007 - 2010, Youth Worker On-Call, Drive patients to doctors' appointments. Implementing strategies for people with challenging behaviours, Successfully arranging appointments, dealing with client's financial resources., Working with young people; General house duties; Sleep over shifts; Administration; Recreational activities; Teaching general life skills; Dealing with medical issues with doctors; Case studies; Dealing with petty cash

Volunteer Experience

Bulldogs Basketball, Under 10 Girls Basketball Coach, 01/2023 - Current

References

  • Sue Sharp, Area Manager CPL, 0437 220 789
  • Shelleigh Lole - Director - Springfiled Stingers Touch - 0406 765 271
  • Fiona Williams - Personal - 0421 646 621

Timeline

Service Facilitator

CPL- Choice Passion Life
03.2020 - Current

Under 10 Girls Basketball Coach

Bulldogs Basketball
01.2019 - Current

Springfield Stingers Junior Coach

Springfield Stingers
01.2019 - Current

Client Service Facilitator

Alara QLD limited
01.2018 - 01.2020

Administration Officer

Worssell and Co Pty Ltd
10.2016 - 10.2018

Owner Operator/ Fitness Instructor/ Business Development Manager

Mt Zion Fitness
01.2013 - Current

Youth Worker On-call

Lifeline Community Care Child and Youth
07.2007 - 07.2010

Group Fitness Instructor

ME Fitness
07.2005 - 01.2016

Support Worker

Alara QLD Limited
02.2005 - 01.2018

Blue Card (Working with Children) -

NDIS screener card -

Cert IV in TAE Trainer and Assessment -

Account Management and Project Coordination Training – ME Fitness -

Business Development Training – ME Fitness -

Certificate IV in Fitness and Training – YMCA -

Certificate IV Disability – Bridgework's -

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training – Lifeline -

Behaviour Management Training – Lifeline -

Medical Awareness Training – Debra Town -

Certificate III in Business – Apprenticeships QLD -

Year 11 & 12 – St Patrick's College -

Natalia Lofipo