Rocco Sorace
St Kilda,Victoria
Summary
Methodical director with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of Vita Health and Fitness.
Self motivated and versatile professional well-versed in executing business strategies, preparing and implementing business plans and overseeing financial performance.
Accomplished Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor and Lecturer.
A published author and producer of a range of fitness DVD's distributed internationally.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Vita Health and Fitness
Vita Health
St Kilda, Melbourne
01.2004 - Current
- Corporate Health and Fitness Consulting
- Directed the company's daily operations, sales, marketing and finance.
- Established relationships with HR Departments and clients to secure ongoing contracts and additional services.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Transformed the company from face to face classes to online classes and expanded nationally within 2 weeks of COVID lockdown.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review participation numbers and engagement.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
In-house Wellness Manager
Australian Unity
Melbourne
01.2009 - 02.2020
- Pilates Instructor
Lecturer
Australian College of Sports & Fitness
Melbourne, VIC
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
- Advised students on their progress and career goals.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
Fitness Consultant
P2 Group
Melbourne, VIC
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Work Cover Consulting, Rehabilitation Trainer
- Demonstrated a wide variety of exercises targeting different areas of the body during one-on-one sessions.
- Enforced safety regulations in order to minimize risk of injury during exercise sessions.
- Conducted assessments of clients' physical condition and health status.
- Adapted instruction methods according to individual client's age, gender, ability level and interests.
- Reviewed medical history forms prior to commencing any new program or activity with a client.
- Collaborated with other professionals when necessary for optimal results.
Pilates Instructor
Diabetes Australia
Victoria, VIC
03.2009 - 01.2012
- Senior Fitness Instructor
- Designed custom-tailored workout plans to help clients reach fitness goals faster.
- Instructed classes in mat, reformer and chair Pilates exercises to students of all ages.
Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor
SATS Gym
Norway
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Organized group classes for small groups or large groups depending on client's preferences.
- Maintained records of client's performance data such as weight loss, muscle gain.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic short-term and long-term goals.
- Created nutritional plans that support overall health goals of clients.
- Led, instructed and motivated individuals during cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching activities.
Gym Instructor/Sales Consultant
City Gym
Adelaide, SA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Provided one-on-one guidance to clients regarding lifestyle modifications that would help them reach their fitness objectives.
- Responded to customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring their satisfaction with resolution of issues.
- Monitored the front desk area to ensure it was kept clean and organized at all times.
- Greeted and directed all visitors, clients, and customers in a professional manner.
Store Manager
Politix Clothing
Sydney/Adelaide, NSW/SA
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
- Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Skills
- Self motivated and outgoing personality
- Business Administration
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Control
- Staff Management
- Media Relations
- Public Speaker
- Accomplished Personal Trainer
- Pilates Instructor
- Assessor delivering Certificate IV in Fitness Assessment
- Published Author
- Producer of 5 Fitness DVD's
Websites
Languages
- English
- Italian
Certification
- Diploma of Fitness
- Australian Institute of Fitness Certification IV
- Certificate of Reformer Fitness Pilates
- Certificate of Mat Pilates level 1 and 2
- Certificate Yoga Flow
- Fitness Rec Certification
- Advanced First Aid
- SELMAR Institute of Education Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40110)
- Group training Regency Tafe Adelaide Retail Traineeship
- Working with Children Check
Timeline
Lecturer
Australian College of Sports & Fitness
01.2014 - 01.2017
Fitness Consultant
P2 Group
01.2010 - 01.2012
Pilates Instructor
Diabetes Australia
03.2009 - 01.2012
In-house Wellness Manager
Australian Unity
01.2009 - 02.2020
Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor
SATS Gym
01.2007 - 03.2009
Director of Vita Health and Fitness
Vita Health
01.2004 - Current
Gym Instructor/Sales Consultant
City Gym
01.2001 - 01.2004
Store Manager
Politix Clothing
01.1995 - 01.2001
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