VANESSA PECORA
Township of Washington
Summary
High-performing sales professional and graduate student with proven success driving revenue in fast-paced, client-facing environments. Skilled in consultative selling, relationship building, and closing through needs-based solutions. Demonstrated ability to exceed targets, build trust quickly, and deliver measurable results, as both a sales associate and founder of a fitness coaching business. Competitive, coachable, and driven to win.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Gold's Gym
Township of Washington
09.2025 - Current
- Consistently meet or exceed sales targets in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
- Drive daily revenue through consultative sales of memberships, training packages, and retail/supplement products
- Increase transaction value through strategic upselling and cross-selling
- Build strong client relationships through trust-based, high-energy interactions
- Maintain member satisfaction and retention by proactively addressing needs
Founder /Fitness Coach - Powerlifting & Lifestyle
Self-Employed
Township of Washington
08.2025 - Current
- Coached 2 athletes to national-level qualification in competitive powerlifting
- Conduct consultations and deliver customized training and lifestyle programs
- Generate revenue through client acquisition, referrals, and personal branding
- Maintain high retention through consistent communication and results tracking
- Founded and now manage a fitness coaching business serving 8 clients
Personal Fitness Trainer
College
High Point
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Coach clients on technique, performance, and injury prevention
- Track progress and adjust programs to ensure measurable results
- Build strong client relationships to support retention and engagement
- Conduct fitness assessments and design personalized training programs
Student Client Director
High Point University
High Point
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Increased client visibility and sales through targeted engagement campaigns that attracted new customers.
- Served as primary client liaison, managing expectations and ensuring successful delivery of projects.
- Collaborated with small businesses to design and implement marketing, social media, and event strategies that enhanced brand awareness.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION & BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
HIGH POINT, NC05-2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS - STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, PR, ADVERTISING
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
HIGH POINT, NC05-2025
Skills
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Coachability and Continuous Learning
- Sales Strategy
- Relationship Building
- Consultative Selling
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Selected participant, Graduate Leadership Collaboration Program
- Captain, Club Powerlifting Team (2 years)
- Nationally Qualified Competitive Powerlifter Holding 5 NJ State Records
- Communications Fellow (4 years)
- Dean's List
- Volunteer, HorsePower Therapeutic Learning Center
Timeline
Sales Associate
Gold's Gym
09.2025 - Current
Founder /Fitness Coach - Powerlifting & Lifestyle
Self-Employed
08.2025 - Current
Personal Fitness Trainer
College
01.2025 - 05.2025
Student Client Director
High Point University
01.2025 - 05.2025
MASTER OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION & BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, PR, ADVERTISING
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY