Mareko Johnson
Summary
I am currently a fitness instructor at F45 Swanson and a coach at Functional Adaptive Movement (FAM) where I provide strength and conditioning programmes for people with disabilities. I am reliable, self-motivated and a team player. I am actively looking for full-time work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitness Coach
Functional Adaptive Movement (FAM)
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitate group/individual sessions for people with disabilities. Gain insight into the effects of a client's condition and their training capabilities.
- Familiarise adaptive populations with the gym environment and general gym etiquette.
- Instruct proper use of equipment and demonstrations of exercises for safety of all members.
- Catering a workout or exercise specific to the condition of the client including progressions/regressions and removal of irrelevant exercises.
Group Fitness Coach
F45 Training
03.2023 - Current
- Explaining use of exercise equipment to all participants to ensure safety of the members.
- Collaborating with clients and gaining rapport to identify potential barriers/strategies to achieving fitness goals.
- Explain and demonstrate safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
- Create a welcoming environment by being enthusiastic about coaching the clients.
- Provide progressions/regressions of an exercise specific to a client's current capability.
Events Worker
Clearspan Constructions
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Helped with erecting marquees both by hand and assistance with machines.
- Provided labor support to designated crew from floorwork, window instalment to erecting of marquees.
- Heavy lifting of metal/steel compartments around a particular site.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimise accidents and keep the team/myself safe.
Mentor
AUT University
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Promoted mission, vision and culture of AUT UniPrep and provide a safe space for high school graduates heading into tertiary study.
- Supported campus events to increase student engagement and promote campus-wide initiatives.
- Collaborated with student navigator team to develop strategies for student learning and growth within the programme.
- Built personal relationships with students and staff to allow for collaboration and positive experiences.
Scaffolder
Evolution Scaffolding Ltd.
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Inspected scaffolding for safety and structural integrity before each use.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Collaborated with various teams to complete a project.
Bartender
Freeman and Grey
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and sanitation protocol. Assisted with stressful outbursts of new workers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorising drink orders to promote loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Sports And Recreation - Exercise Science And Exercise Sport And Nutrition
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand11.2023
Skills
- Communication: The ability to effectively converse with a diverse group of people using a range of online and in person strategies
- Self Management: Able to organise multiple activities while meeting deadlines to a high professional standard
- Teamwork: Effective collaboration with colleagues and other teams by understanding and identifying the importance of a common goal, then following through with implementation
- Confidence: Stability in my skill set with The willingness to always learn to ensure a high standard of contribution on my behalf to my workplace
Extracurricular Activities
Being in the fitness and sport industry, I have have cultivated a passion for being in the gym, compiling my own exercise programmes tailored to what is prevalent in my life at the time. In doing so, improving my own mental well-being and physical capabilities, as well as setting attainable goals throughout my gym journey has become my a strong part of my self-care journey.
I have a passion for the music industry, being a proud artist rapping out of Avondale, West Auckland. I'm ambitious with telling the stories of my people and the reality New Zealand gets faced with, being a voice for the unspoken. I have been involved with various shows and events consisting of stage presence, performances, soundchecks and promotion of shows.
References
Referees available on request.
Timeline
Fitness Coach
Functional Adaptive Movement (FAM)
06.2023 - Current
Group Fitness Coach
F45 Training
03.2023 - Current
Events Worker
Clearspan Constructions
08.2022 - 02.2023
Scaffolder
Evolution Scaffolding Ltd.
07.2021 - 07.2022
Bartender
Freeman and Grey
11.2019 - 08.2022
Mentor
AUT University
10.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Sports And Recreation - Exercise Science And Exercise Sport And Nutrition
Auckland University of Technology
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