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Talia O'Brien

Sydney

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Centre Assistant

The University of Sydney
01.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude
  • Greeted customers in with friendliness and professionalism
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel

Student Ambassador

University Of Sydney
11.2022 - Current
  • University representative assisting at events and behind the scenes
  • Shares personal experience and understanding of university programs and procedures to prospective students
  • Listens to customer concerns and works collectively to answer questions and provide advice
  • Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Staff Member

Camperdown Fitness
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided nutrition and training advice to customers
  • Established positive relationships
  • Greeted and built rapport with clients

Online Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

Self Empolyed
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Designed programs and held weekly check ins for clients
  • Motivated and educated people to achieve their goals and make sustainable lifestyle changes
  • Used questionnaires and other tools to analyse client needs
  • Provided resources based on the latest research

Academic Tutor

St Johns College
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement
  • Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills

Science Undergraduate Peer Mentor

University Of Sydney
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided guidance and mentored undergraduate students studying nutrition science
  • Used my experience to provide relevant advice and answered any questions and concerns

Group Fitness Instructor

F45
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Provided guidance and inspiration to class members
  • Evaluated nutrition goals and progress for club patrons
  • Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form

Customer Service Representative

Ryderwear
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Experience using POS system, member sign-ups and opening/closing
  • Maintained retail store and gym floor, working alone and with others
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Group Fitness Instructor

Bodyfit
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture
  • Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being

Personal Trainer

Goodlife Health Clubs
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Built client base and successful PT business at the age of 18
  • Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness programs and regimens
  • Developed organization systems for personal fitness plans, records and contracts

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Morley Windmills
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Led daily training sessions for more than 40 high-performance Soccer athletes
  • Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual and team goals
  • Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed, and endurance

Customer Service and Hospitality

Dome Maylands, Port Hedland And Muffin Break
11.2016 - 10.2020
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took food and drink orders
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts

Youth Parliament Deputy Leader of the Opposition

YMCA
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Chosen to represent district of Kalgoorlie and speak on behalf of the district in the State Parliament over four day period
  • Nominated by my fellow peers to lead as Deputy Leader of Opposition
  • Collaboratively wrote and produced a bill on nuclear energy which was later passed to the State Parliament for further review
  • Attended a four day camp where I spoke, listened and rebutted propositions made by representatives of each district

Youth Parliament, Education and Training Committee

YMCA
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Worked alongside my peers to propose reforms to rural educational and training systems in Western Australia
  • Attended camp over four days and proposed bill in the State Parliament of Western Australia

Education

Master of Nutrition And Dietetics -

The University of Sydney
2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science And Nutrition Science

The University of Sydney
12.2023

Certificate III in Fitness (Fitness Instructor)

Australian Institute of Fitness
07.2021

No Degree - Nutrition Coach

Australian Institute of Fitness
Perth
01.2021

Certificate IV - Fitness (Personal Training)

Australian Institute of Fitness
WA
10.2020

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria College
Attadale, WA
10.2019

Skills

  • Holds ABN
  • Working With Childrens Check
  • Kettlebell and suspension basics qualified
  • ASCA level 1 S & C course completed
  • Accredited MMA Level 1 Trainer - boxing, kickboxing and MMA
  • Training the Female Athlete certified

Timeline

Student Centre Assistant

The University of Sydney
01.2024 - Current

Staff Member

Camperdown Fitness
05.2023 - 04.2024

Academic Tutor

St Johns College
03.2023 - 08.2023

Science Undergraduate Peer Mentor

University Of Sydney
02.2023 - 08.2023

Customer Service Representative

Ryderwear
12.2022 - 02.2023

Student Ambassador

University Of Sydney
11.2022 - Current

Online Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach

Self Empolyed
07.2021 - 09.2023

Group Fitness Instructor

Bodyfit
01.2021 - 10.2021

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Morley Windmills
01.2021 - 04.2021

Personal Trainer

Goodlife Health Clubs
08.2020 - 08.2021

Group Fitness Instructor

F45
07.2020 - 08.2023

Youth Parliament Deputy Leader of the Opposition

YMCA
02.2019 - 08.2019

Youth Parliament, Education and Training Committee

YMCA
02.2018 - 08.2018

Customer Service and Hospitality

Dome Maylands, Port Hedland And Muffin Break
11.2016 - 10.2020

Master of Nutrition And Dietetics -

The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science And Nutrition Science

The University of Sydney

Certificate III in Fitness (Fitness Instructor)

Australian Institute of Fitness

No Degree - Nutrition Coach

Australian Institute of Fitness

Certificate IV - Fitness (Personal Training)

Australian Institute of Fitness

High School Diploma -

Santa Maria College
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