Zoe Sadgrove

Instruction of Les Mills, Pilates and FGT since 2014

Fitness Industry Consultant / Sole Trader (2013 – Present)

With over a decade of experience as a personal trainer and fitness consultant, I have built a diverse portfolio across prominent fitness organizations and my own PT studio. My career highlights include:

• Personal Training and Sole Trader: Delivered personalized training programs and client services as a sole trader at top fitness clubs, including Fitness First and Goodlife Health Clubs. Built a dedicated client base, maintaining a high retention rate and consistent positive outcomes for clients.
• PT Studio Owner: Successfully established and operated my own PT studio, managing all aspects of the business from client acquisition to financial management, recruitment, and program development.
• Acero (Sydney): Provided one-on-one personal training, specializing in advanced fitness methodologies, before transitioning to a focus on instructing Pilates and Lagree.
• Current Roles:Lagree Instructor, Lagree Fit Sydney: Teaching specialized high-intensity, low-impact workouts, maintaining a focus on client technique, engagement, and results.
  Corporate Pilates Instructor for LinkedIn: Leading corporate Pilates sessions tailored to support employee well-being and fitness within a corporate setting.
  

Solely creating & bringing to life a private boutique training space ; with curated equipment, seamless
technology for joining & private experience.

Key Responsibilities
• Continual management of operations, marketing, trainer development, product development &
sales.
• Execution of ensuring compliance occupational health & safety laws.
• Financial Forecasts , Revenue Strategy & Projections.
• Personal Trainer Recruitment & Onboarding.
• Embracing the challenges , growth and learnings of building a startup purely as a sole individual &
ability to continually to adapt & pivot.

Key Achievements
• Brand Creation , Concept , Design , Business Planning & Structure.
• Product development & execution.
• Interior Design , Fitout Planning & Execution
• Sourcing of Equipment , Management of Tradesperson & Suppliers
• Website Development , Design and Review / Domain Purchasing & Website & Email Creation
• Social Media activation , strategy , analytics and conversions.


Management & Operations
• Execution & Liaison with Stonnington Council for permit approval | Preparation of documentation
for council permit approval.
• Successful sale of the business in under 24 months of opening (November 2023).

My role encompassed the pre launch phase of Hustle Wellness Club, establishing the Business's Vision, Values, Operational Structure, Brand, Visual Communications & initial revenue strategy.

Key Responsibilities

-Domain Purchasing, Website & Email Creation & Management. Meetings with equipment & technology providers.

- Social Media account creation and initial activation.

-Ongoing support for First 4 Weeks of Launch: Event Planning, Consumer Activation , Brand Awareness.

Key Achievements

-Initial Concept , Design , Business Planning & Structure with stakeholders.

-Branding: Logo, Web Design, Signage & Marketing Materials

-Job Creation , Design & Performance Management.

-Initial Performance Management & KPI Recommendations.

-Setup of Membership Sales, Member Management System, POS & onboarding of Staff.

- 6 Months of ongoing support to management team and stakeholders.

• Mentored new trainers, fostering a team-oriented culture that prioritized ongoing professional development.
• Managed annual budget planning process for the department, ensuring responsible financial management while meeting organizational goals.
• Championed a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from members and staff, implementing necessary changes to better serve their needs.
• Enhanced overall gym experience by consistently maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workout environment.
• Increased personal training revenue by developing targeted marketing strategies for fitness services.
• Developed strong relationships with local businesses and organizations, increasing community involvement and brand visibility.
• Continually assessed risk factors related to facility usage and implemented safety measures accordingly to minimize injuries or accidents among members and staff.

Founding Group Fitness Instructor Team of Pure Ngee Ann City.

• Instructed 15 - 30 Group Fitness Classes a week.
• Presenter corporate events.
• Founding instructor team to launch Pure Fitness Ngee Ann City.