RENAE SWEENEY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Adept at creating a safe environment in which clients of all ages can successfully participate in outdoor recreation programs. I have worked in the sport and fitness industry for over 25 years which has culminated in excellent communication, motivation and interpersonal skills needed to connect, build rapport and inspire other individuals and manage stakeholders. I excel in team communication and collaboration to achieve goals. My business ventures have also taught foundational networking and problem-solving skills, as well as a unique ability to overcome barriers and find an alternative path to a achieve results. I am goal-oriented and self-motivated with talent in motivating others and developing plans to meet goals. I have a strong work ethic and accept challenges and meet deadlines head on with planning, research and enthusiasm. I am a former elite athlete who has developed skills, work ethics, team spirit and inspiration from my sport and wish to collaborate, inspire and motivate others to achieve their best.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Officer
Office Of Sport
04.2022 - Current
- Delivering outdoor sport and recreation programs to meet client needs for a variety of sport, community and school groups.
- Ensuring that programs meet the specific objectives required by clients and managing the varied expectations of clients.
- Ensuring the safety of all participants in group activities and conducted activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintaining high levels of customer service and adapted delivery styles to match clientele.
- Responding to client requests during programs including dealing with incidents and emergency situations.
- Communicating program details and client requirements to other Centre staff to ensure effective coordination of program components.
- Ensure obligations of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 are met in carrying out duties.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Mentored new staff and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Frequently inspect activity areas to verify proper equipment operation.
Owner/Operator
Renae Sweeney Personal and Group Exercise Professional
04.2009 - 04.2022
- Developed sessions to meet goals of clients including weight loss, increase physical fitness, enhance sport specific ability, increased confidence and decrease health related symptoms both physical and mental
- Designed group exercise programs to match fitness, skill and learning levels of participants
- Assessed clients to identify needs and goals
- Led clients and groups of all ages through personal workouts and skill development training
- Anticipated, recognised and assessed safety concerns for individuals and group participation
- Referred clients to allied health professionals, programs and community agencies to enhance results
- Planned safety strategies to ensure safety of myself, individual clients and groups
- Monitored, critiqued and implemented changes to ensure safety
- Created individualised exercise programs for clients to improve fitness, health and wellness
- Exercised strong leadership skills
- Conducted school and preschool fitness, yoga and dance programs
- Organised and conducted community events for charity
- Organised and conducted corporate events and team building activities
- Identified and properly documented client goals, evaluated progress and planned re-assessment
- Identified key growth opportunities for business through identification of new trends
- Maintained client accounts
- Communicated effectively with contractors to negotiate programs
- Tracked class attendance and monitored class size to gauge effectiveness of promotions
- Maintained accurate statistics, records and results of each participant
- Promoted business programs, products and services to participants
- Established and maintained effective communication system
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge about latest research and trends through extended education and professional development courses
- Planned, coordinated and controlled daily operations of business
- Handled telephone inquiries
- Generated leads for new sales through telephone and email contact with customers.
Trainer
Live Life Get Active
04.2018 - 03.2019
- With Live Life Get Active, registered health promotion charity Developed programs that are adaptable to wide range of fitness levels, movement capabilities and age differences
- Used social media resources to build up clientele and reach prospective clients
- Encouraged, assured and supported clients who were new to exercise
- Anticipated, recognised and assessed safety concerns for individuals and group participation.
Education
Vocational Training - Outdoor Education
Office of Sport
2023
Advanced Diploma -
Fitness Institute Australia
Sydney, NSW2015
Skills
- Natural leader
- Exemplary people management skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and safety
- Positive, motivating and infectious attitude
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and strong work ethic
- Energetic personality
- Computer proficient in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, MYOB and Internet
Certification
Current drivers' licence
Advanced First Aid Certificate valid to 8/2024
Advanced CPR Certificate Valid to 8/2024
Working with children check - Valid to 6/2024
National Criminal Records Check (Issued 10/4/2019)
Certified Yoga teacher - 500 hour
Pilates Instructor
Bootcamp/Outdoor Fitness Level 1 and 2
Outdoor Fitness for Kids
Zumba Fitness Level 1 and 2 Instructor
Zumba Kids and Zumba Kids Jnr
AquaZumba
Advanced Boxing for Fitness
Les Mills Body Balance
Timeline
Program Officer
Office Of Sport
04.2022 - Current
Trainer
Live Life Get Active
04.2018 - 03.2019
Owner/Operator
Renae Sweeney Personal and Group Exercise Professional
04.2009 - 04.2022
Vocational Training - Outdoor Education
Office of Sport
Advanced Diploma -
Fitness Institute Australia
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