Justin Warren Kopke
Waikato,WKO
Summary
I am fortunate enough to work in environments where I am permitted to venture in more than just one area of responsibility, thus giving me a very broad area of experience and knowledge. I thrive on a challenge – what I don’t know I make a concerted effort to learn and find out, even if it is just for my own personal development. I am a non-smoker and of sober habits. I feel I would be a good fit in your company as I am a team player but can also work alone, a quick thinker and a problem solver.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Herd Manager
Kamahi HCF LTD
05.2021 - Current
- Planned, directed, delegated and performed daily chores for farm.
- Performed inventory control and quality assurance of farm's products, supplies and materials and discarded or reordered products as necessary.
- Evaluated animal feed rations to deliver maximum intake and daily gain to reduce overall cost per head.
- Managed feed for 900 Cows and inventory of facility.
- Conducted regular assessments of feed quality to ensure optimal nutrition levels for a 900 Cow herd.
- Supervised all irrigation, spraying and field operations.
- Reduced calf mortality rates through early intervention strategies and diligent monitoring of newborns.
- Established effective communication channels within the team to promote a clear understanding of responsibilities and expectations among employees.
- Optimized grazing patterns by designing efficient pasture rotation schedules that promoted sustainable land use.
- Increased milk production through strategic breeding programs and proper nutrition management.
- Fostered positive relationships with external stakeholders such as veterinarians, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Ensured accurate record keeping for all animals, including health records, breeding data, and growth measurements.
Club General Manager
Anytime Fitness Ponsoby
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Promoted a safe environment through addressing potential hazards before incidents occurred.
- Analyzed member feedback to identify areas of improvement and implement changes accordingly.
- Launched successful membership drives that resulted in significant growth in new member acquisition.
- Oversaw facility maintenance for optimal safety, organization, and cleanliness standards.
- Assessed market trends to maintain competitive pricing structures for memberships, services, and amenities.
- Streamlined daily operations for improved efficiency, reducing costs and increasing overall profitability.
- Increased club revenue by devising effective marketing strategies and promoting club events and offerings.
- Enhanced our 700 member base satisfaction by implementing innovative programs and services tailored to individual needs.
- Established a positive work culture that promoted teamwork and communication among staff members.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to ensure a high-performing team.
Senior Gym Instructor- (2IC- To Floor Manager)
Les Mills Howick
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Improved gym safety standards by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance checks.
- Increased member knowledge of proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Mentored junior instructors, sharing expertise for their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Enhanced member fitness levels by creating and implementing tailored workout plans.
- Implemented comprehensive fitness assessments to track member progress effectively over time.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
Club General Manager
Virgin Active South Africa
04.2018 - 04.2019
- - Managing all financial aspects of the business unit
- - Implement and sustain a strong member focus
- - Manage preventive and corrective maintenance procedures according to company policy including refurbishment and development projects
- - Managing human resources to achieve company objectives
- - Understand how to mitigate risks
- - Responsible for the recruitment, development and training of all staff
- - Following KPI’s (Key Performance Indicator) Financial management, sales and ancillary, cost and profit, facility management (brand, operations, and health and safety) People Management (wellbeing, performance and development) Customer experience (service, NPS, retention ect)
- Major Achievements: Virgin Active Top Club Award for KZN Region for Quarter 2 (April-June) and Quarter 3 2018 (July-September) where I achieved the most KPI’s in the Region for those two Quarters, The KZN Region holds 23 Health and Fitness Clubs
Operations Manager
Virgin Active South Africa
09.2016 - 03.2018
- - Managing clear internal and external communications throughout the club according to brand standards
- - Managing, implementing and monitoring brand standards
- - Managing supplier relationships
- - Managing of relevant budget expense control and assisting with Capex
- - Managing and Leading the front house portfolio as well as the MOD (Manager on Duty) portfolio
- - Driving member and staff satisfaction/Initiatives
- - Managing Tenants, Health and Safety, Maintaining Facilities and Equipment
- - Conducting audits for operations
- Achievements: Receiving 88-90% in Audits
Fitness Manager
Virgin Active South Africa
12.2013 - 08.2016
- - Managing new member induction programme and experience on the floor
- - Managing and monitoring the group exercise programme and group exercise instructors
- - Managing recruitment, training and development of all fitness staff
- - Managing fitness department expenses, revenue and administration
- - Ensuring a safe fitness environment exists for all staff and members through staff training, fitness programming and quarterly drills of emergency procedures
- - Managing Personal Trainers and Tenants i.e
- Biokinetics and swim coaches
- Achievements: Regularly hitting induction targets and ancillary targets
Sales Consultant
Virgin Active South Africa
03.2013 - 11.2013
- - Abide by the company's sales processes and systems provided by the company
- - To expand the customer base and strengthen loyalty of existing customers through service calls to increase sale referrals, and ongoing development of network relationships
- - Report to sales manager regarding reviews, and analyse objectives and planned activities
- - Attend, arrange, prepare, promotions, health days and corporate/community events as well as in-club events
Fitness Instructor
Virgin Active South Africa
12.2012 - 02.2013
- - Building relationships with members to achieve member retention
- - Conducting fitness initiatives to increase member retention
- - Adhering to operational & administrative requirements
- - Actively managing ongoing training and self-development
- - Achieving new member induction targets
- - Conducting group exercise and express classes
Student and Rugby, Cricket coach and Hostel Master
Hudson Park High School
01.2009 - 11.2012
Education
Primary ITO Level 4 Dairy Farming - Dairy Farming
Primary ITO
New Zealand08-2025
Diary Farming Level 3 - Diary Farming Level 3
Primary ITO
New Zealand02-2022
Diploma in exercise science -
HFPA (Health and Fitness Professionals Association)
01.2012
Certificate in Business Management -
South Africa Institute Management
01.2010
Matric National Senior Certificate -
Hudson Park High School
12.2008
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Adaptability to changing business conditions
- Building productive relationships
- Animal welfare
- Herd Health Monitoring
- Livestock management
- Reproductive management
- Milking Procedures
- Grazing management
- Animal Handling
- Grazing ground maintenance
- Problem-Solving
- Working at Heights
- Incident Management
- Emergency Action Plan
- Basic Firefighting
- Contractor Safety
- Computer literate
Accomplishments
- First Aider (ST Johns)
- Drivers licence Code 08 - Vehicle with trailer
- Volunteer work: PTA at Clarendon Prep School
References
- Sharon Moulang, sharon@fitandfunctional.studio, +27 82 851 6347
- Gary Pritchard, gary.pritchard@virginactive.co.za, +27 74 719 6182
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing and watching Rugby, Golf, Cricket and Fishing
- Road Running, Training (Gym), Hiking and Athletics
- Reading, spending time with family
Skillsdevelopment
- IRB Level 1 Rugby Coach
- SA Rugby Bok Smart
- SHE Rep (NOSA)
- In-house training by Virgin Active: Working at Heights, COSHH, HIRA, Incident Management, EAP’s, Basic Firefighting, Pool Safety, Contractor Safety.
Timeline
Herd Manager
Kamahi HCF LTD
05.2021 - Current
Club General Manager
Anytime Fitness Ponsoby
10.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Gym Instructor- (2IC- To Floor Manager)
Les Mills Howick
07.2019 - 10.2019
Club General Manager
Virgin Active South Africa
04.2018 - 04.2019
Operations Manager
Virgin Active South Africa
09.2016 - 03.2018
Fitness Manager
Virgin Active South Africa
12.2013 - 08.2016
Sales Consultant
Virgin Active South Africa
03.2013 - 11.2013
Fitness Instructor
Virgin Active South Africa
12.2012 - 02.2013
Student and Rugby, Cricket coach and Hostel Master
Hudson Park High School
01.2009 - 11.2012
Diploma in exercise science -
HFPA (Health and Fitness Professionals Association)
Certificate in Business Management -
South Africa Institute Management
Matric National Senior Certificate -
Hudson Park High School
Primary ITO Level 4 Dairy Farming - Dairy Farming
Primary ITO
Diary Farming Level 3 - Diary Farming Level 3
Primary ITO
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