Yami Cocchio

To secure a challenging position as a professional fitness trainer where I can share my passion for fitness and health.  I want to motivate, teach, and coach people to achieve their fitness goals and help them improve their overall lifestyle.

I am an outgoing, hardworking individual who is eager to share my passion for fitness and heath.  I am extremely determined, self-motivated and self-disciplined and am looking for a successful career that would engage my passion for fitness and sports.  My experiences through work and the contacts I have had with athletes through the sport of triathlon, has taught me the importance of quickly building strong long lasting professional relationships.  Due to the nature of my sport and my personal experiences, I have learned to be flexible not only in time commitments but also the way I approach my work.

Ø  Hands-on business professional with extensive project management experience in Corporate Product Development and Commercial Real Estate. 

Ø  Outstanding communication, presentation, and sales skills. 

Ø  Strong ability in personnel interviewing, training, and motivating.  

Ø  Skilled in organizational and office procedures. 

Ø  Ability to achieve immediate and long-term goals and meet operational deadlines.

Specialized Education:                    NPTI – National Personal Training Institute- March 2013

500-hour course of study that included anatomy, physiology and nutrition, with 200 hours of practical study and clinical application.

·     Diploma as Personal Trainer

·     Diploma as Nutrition Consultant

Specialized Certifications:                  NASM – National Academy of Sports Medicine- Certified Personal Trainer

                                                      NPTI - Personal Trainer

                                                      NPTI - Nutrition Consultant

                                                      NPTI – Suspension Training for Athletes and General Fitness

                                                      American Red Cross - CPR and AED

Cayenne Management Services, Montville, NJ                                                                                                              2009 - 2012

President, Owner

Ø  Start up of Minority & Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) to serve as a project management company to Fortune 100 and 500 companies

Ø  Sales of services to corporate clients in the Northern NJ Region.  Clients include: Verizon, Kean University and the College of St. Elizabeth

Ø  Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business.  Including:  business planning, business development, and project development

Weichert Commercial Brokerage, Inc.                                                                                                                              2008 - 2009

Assistant Vice President

Ø  Represented commercial clients whose needs included office, warehouse and retail facilities in the Morris County area

Ø  Worked with clients in the acquisition, lease and sale of properties

Ø  Worked aggressively to negotiate best terms for all clients

Ø  Maintained active role and negotiating involvement through closing of deals

Ø  Drafted and negotiated sales and purchase offers

Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT                                                                                                                                                2003 - 2008

Commercial Associate

Ø  Represented commercial clients whose needs included office, warehouse and retail facilities in the Morris County area

Ø  Worked with clients in the acquisition, lease and sales of properties

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, N.J.                                                                        1991 - 1998

Prudential Investments

Ø  Project / Product Manager - Worked hand in hand with the Project Leader on the management of the team disciplines responsible for the development of the Discovery Select Variable Annuity, rated top selling in the industry.  Managed all facets of the development of the Discovery Select Asset Allocation Program.   Managed the process of implementing the product enhancements to DSA and DPA in conjunction with the release of the May 1 prospectuses. 

Ø  Project Coordinator – Worked closely with the Project Manager on the development and management of the team responsible for the development of the Discovery Preferred Variable Annuity.  Managed the overall project plan for the development of the annuity on MS Project.

Ø  Audit Senior, Real Estate Internal Audit - Performed analytical reviews and detailed testing of the operations and financials of the properties.  Lead auditor for a third party property manager.  Responsible for all phases of the property audit, including supervising and evaluating a team of four auditors.

Ø  Financial Reviewer - Prepared monthly and semi-annual compliance reports for the FIGC and the investors.  Maintained constant contact with the custody banks to insure sufficient funds in the collateral accounts for the futures and options positions.

Bachelor of Business Administration- Finance, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, 1991

Leadership Morris – Morris County Chamber of Commerce, 2009

National Personal Training Institute, 2013

Morris County Chamber of Commerce

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer

Jersey Shore Triathlon Club

TriGirl 4 Training Triathlon Club

Triathlon – Swimming, Cycling, Running

Healthy Cooking

Hiking