Caitlyn Payn
People And Performance
Belville
Summary
ABOUTME
I am a hard working, caring individual who lives for a challenge. My passion is helping and working with people.
I pride myself in continuous self-development by constantly doing online courses, reading and up skilling myself.
In my personal time I am a very active, dedicated and motivated person with many different interests and hobbies.
Hobbies and interests:
-Personal fitness: WP colours for swimming, hiking, roller-skating, Pilates, Crossfit, Tennis.
- Crafts: Cricut, painting, sewing, cooking, baking.
-Au pairing: Planning and co-ordination, transport, homework support, meals, planning and management of parties and entertainment, developing children's interpersonal skills and social behaviors.
I am a people person who is positive and likes to uplift and motivate my peers. I love to host and entertain. I also love order and planning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Development Lead
RevX.ai
Remote
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services to provide top-notch expertise to customers.
- Networked among local business and community organizations to develop leads and generate business.
- Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
- Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective clients.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
Wellness and Training Studio Owner
Self - Balance Health And Fitness
Cape Town
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, payroll to handle financial needs.
- Marketing to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Worked with disabled clients.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Educated clients on importance of proper nutrition to reach fitness objectives.
- Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
- Developed healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide holistic approach.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
- Utilized effective record-keeping system for tracking customer information.
Personal Trainer
Virgin Active
Cape Town
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
Swimming Coach
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Created and supervised daily workouts to refine swim techniques and devised lineups for competition.
- Observed swimmers to find and correct faults and provide feedback on performance.
- Mediated conflicts between swimmers to maintain positive atmosphere and preserve team morale.
- Guided students on improving swimming speeds, developing kicking techniques and maintaining breathing.
- Conducted and coordinated competitive swimming events.
- Guided many swimmers ranging from 6 months to 70 years in age to achieve personal and team goals.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained control and safety of class.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
- Worked with a wide variety of swimmers ranging from learn to swim programs, stroke correction, competitive swimmers, Olympians and paralympians.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rhenish Girls' High School
Stellenbosch, Cape Town 01.2008 - 12.2012
Diploma And Certificate - Sports Conditioning Coaching, Personal Training
ETA Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, Cape Town 02.2013 - 01.2016
International Certificate - Pilates Matwork
BASI International Pilates
International 06.2018 - 07.2019
Certificate - Human Resource Management
UCT Online
Online 10.2022 - 12.2022
Skills
Well organized, enjoys bringing order and structure to the workplace
Good Listener and enthusiastic team member
Energised by altruism, adding value, enabling growth
Able to develop important leadership and interpersonal skills in others
Strong ability to "read" others, to learn their point of view, seeking to support them
Uses emotional intelligence to understand and respond to the drivers of others' behaviour
My behavioural traits required to reach top performance as a swimmer and coach at national level: commitment, hard work, resilience, critical thinking and analytical skills, time management and organizational skills, goal orientation
Additional Information
- DATE OF BIRTH , 14 OCTOBER 1994
Drivers Licence
I have my own reliable transport.
Timeline
Business Development Lead
RevX.ai
05.2023 - Current
Certificate - Human Resource Management
UCT Online
10.2022 - 12.2022
Wellness and Training Studio Owner
Self - Balance Health And Fitness
10.2020 - 12.2023
International Certificate - Pilates Matwork
BASI International Pilates
06.2018 - 07.2019
Personal Trainer
Virgin Active
01.2016 - 09.2020
Diploma And Certificate - Sports Conditioning Coaching, Personal Training
ETA Stellenbosch
02.2013 - 01.2016
Swimming Coach
Stellenbosch University
02.2013 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Rhenish Girls' High School
01.2008 - 12.2012