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Lisa Walker

Lisa Walker

Auckland

Summary

  • I am a compassionate leader and co-worker with a can-do attitude.
  • I excel at breaking down complex ideas & challenges into manageable tasks and love solving problems, making complex concepts easy to understand.
  • Teaching, unpicking complex ideas, problem solving, coaching and public speaking are my strengths.
  • I'm dedicated to lifelong learning, earning me the nickname "Google" (given to me by the GM of the company I work for).
  • Creating positive environments for growth is crucial to me.
  • I support colleagues, adapt well to fast-paced settings, and maintain organized work areas.
  • I'm adaptable, reliable, and thrive under pressure, always ready to take on tasks that contribute to team success.
  • I'm eager for opportunities to grow and evolve in my career.
  • Ethics, teamwork, and compassion are at the core of my professional approach.
  • I'm a hardworking and detail-oriented individual, committed to supporting team members both professionally and personally.
  • Overall, I am a dependable employee seeking to expand my skills and contribute to the success of the company.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Education & Product Development

BePure Health Group Ltd.
Auckland
01.2017 - Current

The breadth of my experience and responsibilities within the BePure Health Group is due to working across all three businesses within this group simultaneously as part of the senior leadership team and as the head of education.

  • Clinical Consulting & Nutritional advice.
  • Clinical team & business management
  • Relationship Building / Management with Internal & External Key Stakeholders Product Research, Formulation
  • Design & procurement for food products & nutritional and herbal esupplements
  • Head NPD and EPD for BePure Wellness and Eve Wellness
  • Senior leadership, team management & Development
  • Clinical education.
  • Business strategy & Project management
  • Public speaking - seminars, webinars, workplace wellness, radio interviews and other PR events
  • Copywriting & product manual development
  • Podcast host
  • Technical lead
  • Quality Control & Education for our Lab team

Dance Teacher

Bev Birch School of Dance (Now Lucy Martin School of Dance)
Auckland
07.2008 - Current
  • Helped students grasp techniques
  • Demonstrated form and technique
  • Prepared students for exams, performances, special events and competitions
  • Delivered pilates, fitness & conditioning classes to improve dance technique and core control
  • Engaged students in dance lessons by keeping the class environment fun and interesting
  • Developed and delivered dance curriculum for students at various skill levels
  • Developed age- and use-appropriate choreography for individuals, partner work and groups
  • Motivated students with a fun, engaging teaching style, and positive reinforcement for excellence in technique
  • Promoted self-esteem with an encouraging approach and built confidence in student abilities.

Tutor and Assessor

Fitlink Australia
Auckland, Auckland
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Suggested learning resources to increase student interest and retention
  • Coordinated lesson plans, course materials and discussion questions to prepare for session
  • Diversified teaching methods to meet student learning styles, helped students develop critical thinking skills and strong study habits to improve grades
  • Applied learning strategies to assist students with concepts
  • Travelled across New Zealand to conduct tutoring sessions and workshops
  • Gained valuable insight into learning styles and needs of students of varying grade and skill levels
  • Facilitated tutoring workshops
  • Collaborative projects or academic support sessions for small groups of students
  • Used tests and assessments to evaluate learner comprehension and knowledge gaps
  • Promoted learning with revised course content and structure
  • Bolstered academic performance with homework support and speed drills
  • Simulated testing environments for student exam preparation
  • Tracked learner progress via performance records
  • Acquired new skills via training and development sessions
  • Improved student test-taking through practice and revision
  • Reviewed student material through discussions, problem-solving and worksheet reviews
  • Created and updated learning materials with curriculum changes
  • Identified tutoring gaps, reviewing existing notes, teaching tools and handouts.
  • Taught students a wide variety of exercise movements and techniques including but not limited to kettlebells, olympic lifting, TRX, mat pilates, Total Gyms, & weighted & bodyweight. exercises

Gym Manager

Jetts Fitness
Auckland, Auckland
04.2015 - 09.2015
  • New client acquisition & sales
  • Membership retention
  • Event management
  • Financial reconciliation, business networking, & sales acquisition.
  • Exercise instruction and prescription
  • Ongoing education and support for all staff
  • Personal training management & business development.

Campus Manager

The New Zealand Institute of Health
Auck, Auckland
03.2014 - 04.2015
  • Student acquisition & management
  • Marketing, sales and retention, team management
  • Tutoring and delivery of NZQA & ASQA framework for Cert III and Cert IV in fitness for Australia & New Zealand
  • Operations management tutoring
  • 1:1 mentoring & personal training education
  • Support and research
  • Product development and review & quality control
  • External relationship and accounts management
  • Monitored student enrolments to anticipate campus resource needs
  • Managed campus facilities to cultivate a warm, welcoming and clean environment
  • Recruited, hired and developed team members for diverse campus roles
  • Partnered with senior leadership to implement new campus-based processes and work-streams
  • Triaged diverse campus problems to back up front-line staff and prevent escalations
  • Directed a team of student-facing support staff to directly meet individual needs and resolve conflicts
  • Administered campus budget across personnel
  • Supply and maintenance functions
  • Executed and optimized on-campus education programs to meet student and staff needs
  • Enhanced learning with new and improved curricula choices
  • Improved student outcomes
  • Supported faculty with class planning and student discipline.

Gym Manager

Justworkout
Auckland, Auckland
09.2013 - 02.2014
  • Sales and marketing
  • Group fitness instruction
  • 1:1 fitness instruction
  • Database management
  • Anthropometric testing
  • Medical consultations and health screening
  • Satisfied gym members with expert advice, top-line equipment and clean facilities
  • Cultivated a customer-oriented atmosphere
  • Resolved concerns quickly using excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Built a strong, resilient team by identifying and onboarding highly qualified candidates for key positions
  • Delivered products of consistent quality to customers
  • Managed customer experiences
  • Helped team members tackle daily workloads with confidence through training and motivational strategies
  • Conducted periodic performance reviews to assess employee performance.
  • Taught Group fitness classes including Zumba, Mat Pilates, Boxing, & circuit.

Personal Assistant

Les Mills International
Auckland, Auckland
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate parties
  • Conducted scheduling for conferences, meetings and other events, organised records, correspondence and schedules depending on manager's priorities
  • Managed email, mail and text message communications for personal and business use
  • Set meeting and appointment reminders for employer
  • Maintained accurate schedule with regular updates to add business, family and personal plans
  • Organised outgoing mail with courier services,
  • Assisted with planning and execution of business events, meetings and conferences
  • Maintained accurate databases and filing systems for personal and business requirements
  • Handled confidential calendar and record keeping information with skill and discretion
  • Managed clerical support needs for leadership
  • Supported efficient operations with organised supplies and calendars.

Personal Trainer

Procare - Ace Program
Auckland, Auckland
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • ACE - disabilities program - Ace is a personal training and nutritional coaching service for disabled youth aged 18-25
  • Delivery of ACE curriculum; physical education sessions, nutritional education and emotional support sessions
  • Worked along side social workers and families to promote greater health and wellbeing for those with disabilities.
  • Delivered 1:1 mat & reformer pilates sessions for physiotherapy clients assisting their current therapy and rehabilitation programme

Supplement Sales consultant

Health2000
Auckland, Auckland
09.2008 - 01.2012
  • Nutrition advice
  • Supplements advice
  • Nutritional education
  • Retail sales.

Personal Trainer

Les Mills
09.2008 - 01.2012
  • Sole trader business
  • Researched new exercise routines and stretches to develop quality training programs
  • Prepared individualised exercise programs by evaluating health history and fitness assessments
  • Developed, implemented and instructed a variety of group training sessions for clients
  • Improved client range of motion and reduced risk of injury
  • Coordinated individual client appointments and group workout sessions
  • Instructed clients on proper lifting and exercise techniques to reduce injuries
  • Motivated clients to maintain healthy habits and meet personal goals
  • Monitored training techniques and advised on proper form
  • Advised clients regarding nutritional and dieting habits to promote overall wellness
  • Used diverse strength training methodologies to support client fitness goals.
  • Taught group fitness classes including: Les Mills Sha'bam, BodyJam, Kids BodyJam, BodyBalance, Bootcamp, Circuit & Pilates.

Volunteer

East Health PHO
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Volunteer work for a Trust (PHO)
  • Delivery of the Healthy Eating and Lifestyles (HEALS) program for long-term disabilities and conditions
  • This included nutritional support, goal setting, education, and personal training sessions.

Education

Diploma of Nutritional Science and Therapies - Nutritional Science -

Naturopathic College of New Zealand
Auckland, Auckland
12.2018

Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology - Health Sciences -

Naturopathic College of New Zealand
Auckland, Auckland
01.2015

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology -

Massey University
Auckland, Auckland
01.2014

TAE40110, Certificate IV TAE in vocational education - Adult Education -

CBD College
Sydney, Sydney
01.2014

Australian First Aid Certification -

CBD College
Sydney
01.2014

Personal Training Certification SIS30313 and SIS40210 - Personal Training & Exercise Prescription -

Fitlink
Auckland, Auckland
01.2013

Certificate 111 & IV in Personal Training - Personal Training & Exercise Prescription -

Open Polytechnic
Auckland, Auckland
12.2010

Advanced certificate - Reformer & Mat Pilates

One Pilates & Physio Centre
Auckland
02-2010

Certificate in Health Science - Health Science -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, Auckland
01.2009

Skills

  • People Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Communication
  • Education and Development
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Team Management
  • Leadership and Strategic Planning
  • Solution-Oriented
  • Public Speaking
  • Healthcare and Nutrition
  • Brand Enhancement
  • Product Research & Development
  • Strong Work Ethic & leadership

Timeline

Head of Education & Product Development

BePure Health Group Ltd.
01.2017 - Current

Tutor and Assessor

Fitlink Australia
10.2015 - 12.2016

Gym Manager

Jetts Fitness
04.2015 - 09.2015

Campus Manager

The New Zealand Institute of Health
03.2014 - 04.2015

Gym Manager

Justworkout
09.2013 - 02.2014

Personal Assistant

Les Mills International
01.2012 - 12.2012

Personal Trainer

Procare - Ace Program
01.2011 - 01.2012

Volunteer

East Health PHO
01.2009 - 01.2011

Supplement Sales consultant

Health2000
09.2008 - 01.2012

Personal Trainer

Les Mills
09.2008 - 01.2012

Dance Teacher

Bev Birch School of Dance (Now Lucy Martin School of Dance)
07.2008 - Current

Diploma of Nutritional Science and Therapies - Nutritional Science -

Naturopathic College of New Zealand

Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology - Health Sciences -

Naturopathic College of New Zealand

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology -

Massey University

TAE40110, Certificate IV TAE in vocational education - Adult Education -

CBD College

Australian First Aid Certification -

CBD College

Personal Training Certification SIS30313 and SIS40210 - Personal Training & Exercise Prescription -

Fitlink

Certificate 111 & IV in Personal Training - Personal Training & Exercise Prescription -

Open Polytechnic

Advanced certificate - Reformer & Mat Pilates

One Pilates & Physio Centre

Certificate in Health Science - Health Science -

Auckland University of Technology
Lisa Walker