Sonya Onorati

Sonya L. Onorati

17276 Iona Avenue, Lemoore, CA  93245

Phone: 559-816-9132            [email protected]

Objective

Professional, multi-tasking motivated team player seeking a rewarding and challenging position traveling and teaching fitness. . 

Education & Certifications

• B.S., Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2004
• Nationally Certified Personal Trainer, International Sports Science Association 2003
• Nationally Certified Group Exercise Instructor, Aerobic Fitness Counsel of America, 2005
• Nationally Certified Sports Nutritionist, National Academy of Sports Medicine, 2010
• Nationally Certified in CPR, 2003-present
• Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor, 1999

Personal and Professional Summary

• Successful small business owner in health and fitness industry. Over ten years of proven expertise and performance in the planning and execution of detailed operational business strategies.
• Extensive experience in teaching and mentoring personnel from individuals to large groups. Excels in a classroom environment. 
• Fitness and nutrition expert. Multiple certifications and years of real-world training success stories. 
• Certified Flight Instructor. Responsible for the instruction, mentoring, and successful training of numerous flight students in a challenging environment. 

Relevant Experience & Accomplishments

Small Business Development and Operation

• Developed, owned and managed Personal Fitness Solutions, LLC (PFS), a health and fitness company. Started as a personal training Sole Proprietorship in 2003; success demanded expansion in 2005 to a Limited Liability Corporation.  Led a broad and diverse staff of over 35 contractors and employees. The company provided a full service juice and smoothie bar, massage and chiropractic therapy, personal training, esthetician services, sunless spray tans, gourmet sandwich shop, and retail sales.  
• Motivational speaker at numerous squadron-training sessions. Consultant to numerous levels of base personnel on fitness-related issues and implementation of Navy fitness standards. 

Health Fitness Teacher and Nutrition Expert

• Designed, prepared and presented 12-week instructional courses on weight loss and lifestyle change.
• Prepared programs and materials for classroom presentations to over 200 fitness contestants change to “clients”.
• Expert personal trainer with over 1,000 clients
• Created diverse meal plans based on client’s gender, diagnosis, cultural background, and religious practices.
• Tailored training based on the level and skill of the client.
• Coordinated with military squadron leaders to assist in providing health and wellness information and training to active duty members.

Flight Instructor

• Classroom instructor for flight training students. Courses of instruction included flight familiarization, basic instrument procedures, emergency procedures, stalls/spins, and aerodynamics.
• Certified flight instructor. Thousands of hours of flight time in single engine and multi-engine aircraft, including hundreds of hours in an instructional capacity.

Employment  History

Owner/Operation-Shire Station Ranch and Brewing Company LLC, 2012-2018 Lemoore, CA

Owner, Co-Founder of Shire Station Ranch and Brewing Companuy. A multi-faceted organization: Horse and Carriage Service, Bed and Breakfast, Brewing Company, and Party Event Venues.  Featured home of four in the 2016 Carnegie Home Tour with over 250 guests in the tour. Locally recognized for my interior designs and home staging.  Professional event planning and host for large venues. 

Owner/Operator- Personal Fitness Solutions LLC, 2003-2012                   Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA

Creator, owner and operator of Personal Fitness Solutions. LLC (PFS).  Started as a Sole Proprietor in 2003 and expanded in 2005 to a Limited Liability Corporation.

Fitness Coordinator-Morale, Welfare and Recreation, 2002-2003                Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA

Fitness Coordinator and Assistant to the Director. Assisted with day-to-day supervision of employees and administration of the Fitness Center. Coordinated with over 18 military squadrons to supervise group fitness classes, health promotion, maintaining active duty healthy military physical standards, youth fitness, and adult athletic enhancement.  Head Supervisor to eight group exercise Instructors.

Flight Instructor- Nevada Cal Aero and NAS Lemoore Flight Schools

Reno NV and Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA 1999-2003

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Nationally Certified Flight Instructor.  Responsible for teaching students how to fly aircraft in a variety of settings using textbook education, simulators, and flights. Taught ground school classes covering flight basics, aircraft system, and preparation for FAA written exams. 

Flight Attendant-Reno Air Airlines 1995-1999                                                              Reno, NV 

FAA Certified Flight Attendant for regional airline.  Responsible for airline passenger safety and comfort during flights.  Attended all pre-flight briefings, working as a team member with the flight crew.  Directed and assisted passengers in all aspects of airline travel.  Extensive emergency training.