Kirsty Garing
Kaiapoi,Christchurch
Summary
I am a highly motivated and qualified fitness professional with a strong back ground in personal training, group fitness instruction and management. With extensive experience leading teams and ensuring compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations,i bring a comprehensive approach to promoting wellness and operational excellence. My passion for health and fitness, coupled with my leadership skills, allows me to inspire both clients and staff achieve their best. I am eager to contribute my expertise to a dynamic team in the fitness industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor
Flex Fitness Kaiapoi
Canterbury, Christchurch
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic short-term and long-term goals.
- Monitored progress of clients during workouts and provided feedback and encouragement.
- Explained principles of nutrition including basic dietary guidelines to help optimize results.
- Researched new training methods, trends, and equipment to stay up-to-date on industry standards.
- Encouraged clients to take part in activities outside the gym to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
- Maintained records of client's performance data such as weight loss, muscle gain.
- Developed personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals and needs.
- Organized group classes for small groups or large groups depending on client's preferences.
- Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' current physical condition, strength, flexibility, and body composition.
- Demonstrated various exercises with the use of free weights and machines.
- Taught high-energy, instructor-led exercise classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, muscular strength, and flexibility.
- Developed class plans for each session based on fitness level of participants.
- Collaborated with other instructors in developing new ideas for choreography or teaching strategies.
Food Safety + Health & Safety Manager
Peter Timbs Meats
Edgeware, Christchurch
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Monitored daily operations and performed safety audits to check that staff followed administrative policies and regulations.
- Conducted quality control procedures from raw material stage to finished product.
- Maintained adherence to labeling and packaging requirements.
- Performed internal audits of factory systems and protocols.
- Evaluated cooking and packaging processes to improve final products for consumers.
- Examined microbiological, physical and chemical properties of food and ingredients to determine nutritional value.
- Assisted with development and implementation of new quality monitoring protocols.
- Prepared trial samples of products for microbiological shelf-life testing and organoleptic assessment.
- Managed site calibration matrix for Ovens, Scales and refrigeration equipment. As well as staff training, microbiological test results.
- Inspected production areas to identify and correct unsafe or unauthorized practices.
- Monitored cleaning methods for adherence to sanitation requirements.
- Reviewed food preparation to check conditions and procedures to determine safety for consumption.
- Inspected products and processing procedures to assess safety for consumption and compliance with government mandates.
- Maintained proper inspection, sanitation and disposal procedures to prevent contaminate food sources from being consumed.
- Filled out and submitted paperwork for approved operations and reports describing critical violations.
- Used HACCP principles to assess risks of different food-related items and document findings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges.
- Participated in team meetings to provide updates on project progress and outcomes.
- Developed training programs for staff members to enhance their knowledge base.
Business Development Manager
Transport Investments Limited
Auckland, Auckland City
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Contacted potential customers via telephone and email.
- Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
- Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Maintained meticulous client notes in Salesforce system.
- Leveraged cold calling, in-person visits and referrals to build leads.
- Established new customer accounts using negotiation and sales closing abilities.
Education
Personal Training
NZIS (New Zealand Institute of Sport)
Christchurch, NZ11-2021
Diploma - Diplolma in Nutrition
The Nutrition Institute
Online 11-2021
Certificate in Profession Cookery Level 2, 3 & 4 -
Cromwell Polytechnic
Cromwell12.2002
Certificate in Patisserie -
Cromwell Polytechnic
Cromwell12.2002
First Aid
Red Cross
ChristchurchHACCP Course
Assure Quality
ChristchurchInternal Auditing
Assure Quality
ChristhchurchNew Zealand Certificate in Health & Safety Level 1
Impac
NZ Certificate in Workplace Heath & Safety Level 3
Compete NZ
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Quality Assurance
- Data management
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Team building
- Training & Development
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Computer skills
- Basic math
- Labeling requirement knowledge
- Food product formulation
References
References available on request.
Timeline
Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor
Flex Fitness Kaiapoi
03.2021 - Current
Food Safety + Health & Safety Manager
Peter Timbs Meats
04.2018 - 08.2022
Business Development Manager
Transport Investments Limited
11.2014 - 09.2016
Personal Training
NZIS (New Zealand Institute of Sport)
Diploma - Diplolma in Nutrition
The Nutrition Institute
Certificate in Profession Cookery Level 2, 3 & 4 -
Cromwell Polytechnic
Certificate in Patisserie -
Cromwell Polytechnic
First Aid
Red Cross
HACCP Course
Assure Quality
Internal Auditing
Assure Quality
New Zealand Certificate in Health & Safety Level 1
Impac
NZ Certificate in Workplace Heath & Safety Level 3
Compete NZ
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