Violet Zaki
New York,USA
Summary
Highly organized and dependable professional skilled at efficiently managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven track record of achieving team goals and surpassing expectations. Demonstrates a strong commitment to assuming additional responsibilities to ensure the accomplishment of collective objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/Principal
Zakifitness LLC
01.2005 - Current
- Source talent for clients, including Adidas, Equinox, and Capelli Sport
- Offer consultative services in fitness programming and business direction for various fitness brands
- Partner with corporations for health and wellness sessions, enhancing employee well-being
Fitness Professional/Talent Development Coach
Equinox Fitness Clubs
01.2005 - Current
- Developed multi-level group fitness formats and fostered participant engagement
- Conducted workshops and certifications for fitness professionals, monitoring performance and coaching
Digital Fitness Content/Programming/Talent Scout and Manager
Capelli Sport
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Researched digital fitness trends and identified critical app features
- Managed and coached a diverse team of 13 talents, producing over 40 hours of content
- Made strategic programming decisions based on data analysis
- Collaborated on workout design and production, formulating a content forecast for 2023
- Introduced 'Workout Snacks' for efficient, time-based fitness engagement
Martial Arts Expert/Consultant
NBC Universal Studios
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Developed and produced themes for 52 animated episodes focused on martial arts' impact on children
- Collaborated with a diverse production team to translate martial arts concepts into engaging narratives
Global Fitness Ambassador and Education Strategy Consultant
Adidas International
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Created standardized training manuals for the Adidas Fitness Academy
- Managed music resources for video production and authored orientation guidelines for Global Fitness Ambassadors
- Provided insights on women's apparel and fitness program marketing to enhance global partnerships
Career Development Counselor/Recruiter
AHRC
01.2000 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Recognized by Forbes as a Best Midsize Employer
- Developed career counseling and recruitment strategies for employees
- Led orientation sessions on the H1B visa process, liaising with legal advisors for successful candidate placements
- Recognized by Forbes as a Best Midsize Employer
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science -
Deakin University
Skills
- Digital content production
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Recruitment
- Career development counseling
- Conflict resolution
- Employee visa assistance
- Grassroots marketing
- Program development
- Marketability enhancement
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Goal Setting
- Recruitment and hiring
- People and Culture
Websites
Accomplishments
Awarded "Equinox's Lifetime Achievement Award for Group Fitness" in 2017.
Skills Summary
Conceptualized and starred in 12 successful digital fitness workouts., Mentored and coached on-camera fitness talent for well-known brands such as Equinox, Capelli Sport, and Adidas., Self-produced 'Jomurai,' an online stick-fighting workout, gaining comprehensive experience in all stages of digital content production., Planned and managed full-cycle recruitment for AHRC NYC, recognized by Forbes as a Best Midsize Employer., Led career development counseling, conflict resolution coaching, and employee visa assistance programs., Pioneered grassroots marketing strategies for Adidas Fitness Academy across multiple continents., Developed and pitched a signature stick fighting program to Adidas, integrating fitness equipment to enhance marketability.
Certification
- Group Fitness Certification, 2022, American Council on Exercise, New York, NY
- Neurolinguistic Programming Level One, 2015, NLP Center of New York, New York, NY
- Health Coach Certificate, 2012-2013, Institute For Integrative Nutrition, New York, NY
- Second Degree Black Belt
Other
Second Degree Black Belt
Timeline
Digital Fitness Content/Programming/Talent Scout and Manager
Capelli Sport
11.2021 - 06.2022
Martial Arts Expert/Consultant
NBC Universal Studios
10.2016 - 08.2018
Global Fitness Ambassador and Education Strategy Consultant
Adidas International
01.2008 - 12.2011
Founder/Principal
Zakifitness LLC
01.2005 - Current
Fitness Professional/Talent Development Coach
Equinox Fitness Clubs
01.2005 - Current
Career Development Counselor/Recruiter
AHRC
01.2000 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Applied Science -
Deakin University
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