Talha Rao
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional bridging the worlds of fitness leadership and sports media. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, developing high-performing teams, and building strong relationships through strategic leadership, communication, and a results-driven approach
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Training Manager
Equinox Gym
Marina del Rey, California
10.2025 - Current
- Managed and coached a team of personal trainers to achieve individual and club-wide performance goals.
- Led personal training business operations, driving monthly revenue and exceeding first-time buyer (FTB) conversion targets consistently.
- Recruited, onboarded, and developed personal trainers.
- Supported trainer business development and client acquisition.
- Conducted fitness consultations and sales appointments.
- Partnered with club leadership to execute growth initiatives.
- Maintained exceptional member experience and service standards.
- Addressed member concerns and improved client satisfaction.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify growth opportunities.
- Oversaw trainer scheduling and daily department operations.
- Fostered member relationships and club engagement.
Personal Trainer
Equinox Gym
Hawthorne, California
02.2023 - 10.2026
- Conducted one-on-one personal training sessions tailored to client goals and fitness levels.
- Designed customized fitness programs focused on performance, strength, and overall wellness.
- Performed fitness assessments and tracked client progress through measurable outcomes.
- Educated clients on exercise technique, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Built strong member relationships to drive client retention and referrals.
Assistant Sports Producer
CBS Sports Network
Studio City
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Produced live sports segments, enhancing viewer engagement on national television.
- Coordinated with talent and crew, optimizing production flow for seamless broadcasts.
- Edited video highlights for prompt distribution, maximizing reach across various platforms.
- Assisted in developing storylines and segment ideas for broadcasts.
- Due to prior reporting experience and interest, went to a few games and assisted with camera-work as a field reporter
Sports Reporter
WKTV News
Utica, New York
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Covered live sporting events and reported on game highlights and player performances.
- Interviewed athletes and coaches to extract insights for articles.
- Wrote news articles, features, and opinion pieces on local sports topics consistently.
- Monitored daily sporting events and issues to discuss and report pertinent news.
- Provided comprehensive sports coverage for national and global events.
- Reported real-time pre- and post-game analysis of sporting events.
- Mentored reporters to tailor sport-specific content to audiences and platforms.
Sports Reporter Intern
WPRI Providence
Providence, Rhode Island
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Interviewed athletes and coaches to extract insights and quotes for coverage.
- Transcribed press conferences to provide accurate reporting.
- Delivered live updates on social media via on-camera stand-ups, mini packages, and digital content to engage audience.
Sports Reporter Intern
Sports Illustrated
Syracuse, New York
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Cover Syracuse Basketball as a multimedia reporter
- Covered men's NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis, providing live updates and insights.
- Covered women's ACC Tournament in North Carolina, delivering real-time coverage.
- Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
- Wrote developing stories and pre/post game articles, incorporating video to enhance audience engagement.
- Cultivated relationships with local sports organizations and teams to secure coverage opportunities.
- Created a community around the website and leveraged social media for Syracuse Orange on SI to promote content and engage the audience.
- accurate coverage.
Sports Reporter Intern
Rugby 365
Cape Town
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Conducted player and coach interviews, delivering insights that connected fans with team dynamics.
- Conducted interviews with players and coaches for in-depth coverage.
- Covered live rugby matches, providing analysis on team performance and key plays.
- Crafted articles for online publication, targeting audience interests to enhance readership.
- Developed social media content to promote articles and engage fans.
- Attended press conferences, capturing key insights and quotes.
Education
Master of Science - Broadcast And Digital Journalism
Newhouse School At Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
State University of New York At Cortland
NY05-2019
None - Commercial Acting
LA Actors Institute
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Skills
- Sales Leadership
- Revenue Growth
- Team Management
- Coaching & Development
- Client Retention
- Business Development
- Performance Analysis
- Member Engagement
- Personal Training Operations
- Fitness Consultations
- Customer Relationship Management
- Performance Analytics
- Sports Reporting & Analysis
- Public Speaking & On-Air Presentation
- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Content Creation
Certification
ISSA PT Certification, 04/01/21
Timeline
Personal Training Manager
Equinox Gym
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Sports Producer
CBS Sports Network
11.2024 - 12.2025
Personal Trainer
Equinox Gym
02.2023 - 10.2026
Sports Reporter
WKTV News
11.2021 - 01.2023
Sports Reporter Intern
WPRI Providence
07.2021 - 08.2021
Sports Reporter Intern
Sports Illustrated
08.2020 - 04.2021
Sports Reporter Intern
Rugby 365
09.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Broadcast And Digital Journalism
Newhouse School At Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
State University of New York At Cortland
None - Commercial Acting
LA Actors Institute