Resume Marietta Mehanni Personal Details Name: Marietta Mehanni Address: 1/105 Harp Rd East Kew, Melbourne, Victoria 3102 Postal Address: P.O Box 593 Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria 3070 Contact Phone no: (m) 0411 868 322 (international) 61411 868 322 Date of birth: August 17, 1971 Email: marietta@bigpond.net.au, marietta@mariettamehanni.com Website: www.mariettamehanni.com Career Highlights Victorian Exercise Professional of the Year Finalist 2011 Launch of the Pelvic Floor First initiative in Sydney 2011 Pelvic Floor First Ambassador for Australia 2011 Conducted the first Master Training for Gymstick 2011 International Program Coordinator for Gymstick 2010 Launch of Gymstick in Korea, Brazil & New Zealand 2010 Australian Fitness Network Ambassador 2010 International Gymstick Master Training Update 2010 Gymstick Master Training for Kuwait 2009 Bennettswood Over All Class of the year award 2008 World Master Gymstick Trainer 2008 Launch of Aqua Gymstick in USA 2008 Awarded Author of the Year by 2007 Australian Fitness Network YMCA Award for Outstanding dedication 2006 and service commitment to the YMCA Lululemon Ambassador 2006 Invited to teach at Cooper s Aerobic Centre in Dallas Texas 2005-2010 Articles in National The Age newspaper 6 week series on Water Workouts 2004-2005 Awarded Aqua Fitness Leader of the Year Victorian Aquatic Industry Awards 2002 Nomination for Fitness Leader of the Year 2002
Industry work includes: Teaching 16 classes per week in 8 clubs around Melbourne. National and International Presenter at conventions such as: o ASIA FIT (China) o FILEX (Sydney) o WAFIC (Perth) o Peninsula Jam (Melbourne) o Master Blaster (Melbourne) o ECA (USA) o Aqua Summit (Melbourne o Get Active NZ (New Zealand) o SCW (USA) o Fitness China o Canfitpro (Canada) o Annual International Gymstick convention (Finland) o Fitness e Manz (Portugal) Program Coordinator and International Master Trainer for Gymstick International education Development of Gymstick Muscle, PT and Aqua education Provider of instructor workshops and courses and part creator of Peninsula Jam fitness convention Weekly training and mentoring of new instructors from Group Exercise Certificate III, Personal Trainer Certificate IV and Aqua Exercise module Lecturer and examiner for Certificate III in Fitness, Certificate IV in Fitness and Group Exercise Writer and contributor of course material and manuals for Certificate III Group Exercise Modules, Certificate IV in Fitness and Gymstick Lead presenter and course author of Presenter Inc Mentoring of instructors, presenters and business owners Author for articles for fitness industry magazines, organisations and other fitness related media Co course writer and creator of Tricks, Tools and Trades of Program Coordinator two day education Consultant for fitness clubs for instructor training and wellness program development Development of Swiss Ball training for group exercise instructors and personal trainers Writer and workshop creator for OKEO products in Australia My strengths include: Excellent communication skills Good organisational skills 20 years of background and experience in the fitness industry Intuitive and dynamic presenter Considered to be an expert in the field of group exercise and industry trends, including group exercise programs, aqua aerobics, Gymstick and Swiss ball exercises Creative and innovative with new products and programming Strong role model Motivated, committed and honest Always willing to go outside' comfort zone and can quickly adapt to new situations Hard working and high level of personal integrity Able to write articles, transcripts, and manuals for fitness related topics Resume Marietta Mehanni 2011 2
Presenter at following recent conventions Recreation South Australia Trade Show Gawler 2004 World Aerobic Championships Adelaide 2004 Filex Convention Sydney 2004 Netfit Convention New Zealand Auckland 2004 Asiafit International Fitness Convention Shanghai 2004 Aqua Summit Melbourne 2004 Network International Fitness Convention Gold Coast 2004 Filex Convention Sydney 2005 Aqua Summit Melbourne 2005 Network International Fitness Convention Melbourne 2005 SCW California Mania San Francisco 2006 International Fitness Showcase Blackpool 2006 Filex Convention Sydney 2006 Fitness China Convention Beijing 2006 Mini Master Blaster Melbourne 2006 SCW Boston Mania Boston 2006 Aqua Summit Melbourne 2006 Network Fitness Convention Brisbane 2006 Filex Convention Sydney 2007 SCW Atlanta Mania Atlanta 2007 Netfit Marietta Mehanni Fitness Tour New Zealand Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch 2007 Mini Master Blaster Melbourne 2007 Canfitpro Toronto 2007 Dallas Mania Dallas 2007 Chicago Mania Chicago 2007 Network Fitness Convention Melbourne 2007 Active NZ Auckland 2007 California Mania San Francisco 2008 Filex Convention Sydney 2008 Florida Mania Orlando 2008 Catchfitness Christchurch 2008 Aqua Summit Auckland 2008 Mini Master Blaster Melbourne 2008 Canfitpro Toronto 2008 SCW Dallas Mania Dallas 2008 Gymstick International Finland 2008 SCW Boston Mania Boston 2008 ECA Miami Miami 2008 GetActive NZ Auckland 2008 WAIFAC Perth 2009 SCW Philadelphia Mania Philadelphia 2009 SCW California Mania San Francisco 2009 Filex Convention Sydney 2009 Netfit Aqua Summit Auckland 2009 Christchurch mini convention Christchurch 2009 SCW Dallas Mania Dallas 2009 GetActive NZ Auckland 2009 WAFIC Perth 2010 Gymstick International Finland 2010 Filex Convention Sydney 2010 Fitness e Manz Portugal 2010 WAFIC Perth 2011 Filex Convention Sydney 2011 Resume Marietta Mehanni 2011 3
Education V.C.E: St John College Echuca 1989 Exercise to Music: Goulburn Valley Community College 1989 Aqua Exercise to Music: Royal Talbot Hospital 1990 Arthritis & Exercise: Arthritis Foundation 1991 Fitness Instructor: Box Hill College of TAFE 1992 Fitness & Pregnancy: Health Options Centre 1992 Strength and Conditioning Coach: NSCA 1992 Advanced Exercise to Music: Recreation 1995 Les Mills PUMP Instructor: Northcote Aquatic Centre 1997 Fit Ball: Brighton Beach Health Club 1997 Strength and Conditioning Level 1: NSCA 1999 Deep Water Running Coaching: Melbourne City Baths 1999 Les Mills Body Step Instructor: Macleod YMCA 1999 Tae Box: Rec-Creation 1999 Les Mills International Group Melbourne 1999 Fitness Management System: Certificate of Negotiation: Melbourne 1999 Precision Cycling Certificate: Melbourne City Baths 2000 Certificate IV in CAE 2005 Workplace Training and Assessing: AFAA Group Exercise Certification: AFAA 2006 ACE Group Exercise Certification: ACE 2006 AEA Aqua Exercise Certification: AEA 2006 SCW Aqua Exercise Certification SCW 2007 Level 2 First Aid: YMCA 2008 SCW Group Exercise Certification SCW 2008 World Gymstick Trainer Gymstick Finland 2008 Resume Marietta Mehanni 2011 4
Employment History Current Employment CLUBS AND FACILITIES ACTIVITY DATE Melbourne City Baths Group exercise classes, Aqua aerobics, 1990 - Present Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Group exercise, Aqua aerobics 1991 - Present Doncaster Aquarena Aqua-aerobics 2003 - Present Kew Recreation YMCA Group Exercise 2003 - Present Genesis Port Melbourne Group Exercise 2005 - Present Re Creation Brighton Group Exercise 2010 - Present Docklands YMCA Group Fitness 2007 - Present Docklands ANZ YMCA Group Fitness 2011 - Present Virgin Active Group Fitness 2011 - Present FITNESS ORGANISATIONS POSITIONS DATE Music and Motion Studio Distributor, Workshop presenter, 1991- Present Presenter s Inc coordinator and presenter CAE: Council for Adult Education Course coordinator, Lecturer, Examiner 2005 - Present Fitnation Lecturer 2006 - Present Gymstick International Course creator and writer, Program Coordinator and International Master Trainer 2007 - Present Resume Marietta Mehanni 2011 5
Program Coordinator City Baths 1997-2006 Macleod YMCA 1997-2002 Rec-Creation Health Club 1999-2001 Coburg Leisure Centre 2000 Brighton Beach Health Club 1999 Williamstown YMCA 1996 The Fitness Exchange 1993-1994 As a co-ordinator my duties included: Development and organization of Group Exercise Timetable. Development of key performance indicators for Group Exercise. Development and implementation of Wellness programs Implementing new programs in line with member demand and industry trends. Formal appraisals of all Group Exercise staff. Informing, developing and implementing workshops. Auditioning staff and induction of staff. Organising Master Classes and other special guest classes. Assisting with group exercise program budget. Collating monthly attendance figures for Managers Reports. Assisting with marketing strategies regarding Group Exercise. Implementing surveys and completing relevant customer feedback forms. Organising meetings and weekly liaising with all instructors. Mentoring and training new instructors and presenters Resume Marietta Mehanni 2011 6
Lecturer and examiner Northern Melbourne College of TAFE Exercise to Music 1994-1997 Swinburne Institute of TAFE Exercise to Music 1997-2000 RMIT Bundoora Campus Fitness Instructor 1998-2000 Victoria University South Melbourne Campus Exercise to Music 1999 2001 Recreation and Aquatics Victoria Aqua Exercise to Music 1998-2007 AFA Exercise to Music 2002-2005 CAE Exercise to Music Certificate III Certificate IV 2005 Present 2007 Present 2009 - Present Fitnation Swiss Ball component in Cert IV in Fitness 2006 - Present Victoria University Footscray Campus Exercise to Music 2006-2008 WETS Aqua Exercise to Music 2009 As a lecturer and examiner, my strengths and achievements have been: Developing and providing manuals for several group exercise, gym and personal training courses Assessing and providing feedback to instructors Personal mentoring of instructors Being able to cover a wide range of topics, from cueing and choreography development to special populations and communication/motivation Have been instrumental in being able to provide opportunities for on the job training with either myself or other contact Resume Marietta Mehanni 2011 7
Mentor and Instructor Trainer As a workshop provider, international presenter and program coordinator, I am very passionate about instructor training and development. After the initial training that all group exercise instructors complete, I take on new trainees and develop their skills to a presenter standard. It is my goal to help each instructor to be excellent role models for their peers, and to achieve what their own personal goals in the fitness industry. Sample of Industry Published Articles MAGAZINE TITLE OF ARTICLE DATE PUBLISHED Australian Fitness Network A Gym on a Stick Autumn 2010 Australian Fitness Network The Gymstick Swiss Ball Summer 2010 Sensation Australian Fitness Network Wet Force Autumn 2009 Australian Fitness Network Hydro Worx Summer 2008 Australian Fitness Network Tune into the Power of Music Spring/Summer 2008 Group Exercise, Mind Body and Aqua Network Australian Fitness Network Power of Music Winter 2008 Group Exercise, Mind Body and Aqua Network Australian Fitness Network Liquid Rhythms Autumn/Winter 2008 Group Exercise, Mind Body and Aqua Network Netfit New Zealand The Art of Coordinating Autumn 2008 Australian Fitness Network - Smile Hands Part 1 Spring 2007 Website Netfit New Zealand Organic Step September 2007 Australian Fitness Network When Aqua Hands Are Winter 2007 Smiling Netfit New Zealand Frothy Foam Ideas March 2007 Australian Fitness Network Floating Feet November 2006 Netfit New Zealand Creating Aqua Magic July 2006 Aqua Fitness Network In praise of the humble Winter 2006 dumbbell Netfit New Zealand Sensational Aqua Arms October 2005 Australian Fitness Network Aqua Fitness Network Sensational Aqua Arms Innovative Equipment Review Spring 2005 Winter 2005 Australian Fitness Network Step to it 2005 Music and Motion Studio Class Testing Music Feb / Mar Edition 2005 Newsletter Aqua Fitness Network Aqua Magic March 2004 Australian Fitness Network Deep And Meaningful November 2003 Group Fitness Network P Plate Instructors March 2001 Group Fitness Network Building Instructor Loyalty November 2000 Australian Fitness Network Favourite Aqua Moves January 1999 Resume Marietta Mehanni 2011 8
Promotional work Video launch of Nissan Micra for NADM advertising with Sue Stanley 1995 Lorna Jane for The Progress Press 1995 Century Fitness Club promotional and advertising material 1996 Brazil Sul Melbourne Fitness Expo 1997 Northcote YMCA Ball 1998 Melbourne City Baths Essential Guide to Facility 2003 Lululemon Ambassador 2006-2007 Nike 2007 Rebel Sports Gymstick sales representative 2009 Resume Marietta Mehanni 2011 9