Summary
Innovative and prolific leader in the fitness field. Twelve years worth of training and nutrition consultation experience. Comprehensive knowledge of physical/ mental physiology. Appeared as fitness and nutrition adviser on various media programs and in numerous publications. Launched lifestyle improvement business. Continually identify and seize market opportunities, expanding sales and increasing revenue.
Professional Profile
Proprietor, 2004 to Present
Body Architect, New York, NY
Established Body Architect as a benchmark health and fitness enterprise. Oversee strategic planning and leadership tasks, including marketing, billing, cash management, and web site development/ maintenance. Designed athletic gear clothing line, increasing merchandise & improving branding. Currently preparing a global outreach broadcast.
– Founded a private training practice at Peak Performance (among the top rated gyms in the United States
as determined by Men’s Health).
– Launched a one-on-one internet-based training business composed of two fully-operational on-line stores
offering digital training programs.
– Developed and designed monthly online newsletter, providing educational material & featuring merchandise,
aimed to improve retention rates and overall sales.
– Partnered with Vita-Bot, an on-line nutrition store, and Perform Better and TRX, exercise equipment retailers
and exercise equipment manufacturers, respectively. Networked extensively and brokered deals.
Successful Projects
– Participated in Tracy Anderson’s exercise video as part of Madonna’s “Raising Money for Malawi” project.
– Choreographed routines, designed lay-out, and managed operations for fitness-based technology company
PumpOne’s production of a digital training series featuring daytime ABC actress Alicia Minshew.
Directly involved in formation, production and marketing of digital programs.
– Created with Steven Klein Dolce & Gabbana’s Futuristic Exercise fashion shoot, the final prints of which were featured in Vogue.
– Initiated and developed an abdominal machine with the support and guidance of Guthy Renker.
Patent pending, working prototype completed and under review.
Education
B.S., Exercise Physiology, 2005
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Designed specific individualized exercise programs for a diverse population, ranging from athletes to those suffering from a multitude of ailments. Routinely evaluated their health.
Relevant Skills
Training, Mentoring & Staff Development. High-Level Relationship Management. Customer Retention Strategies. Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting. Coaching/ leadership.
Training Certificates
Professional Co-Active Coach, 2009
Coaches Training Institute
Heartsave-AED, 2009 to 2011
American Heart Association
Kettlebell Instructor, 2008
Kettlebell Concepts
Nutrition Specialist, 2007
Lifestyle Management Associates
Health Fitness Instructor, 2004
American College of Sports Medicine
Personal Trainer, 2000
American Council on Exercise
Personal Trainer, 1999
East Coast Training School
Special Mention
Travel Tips, Continental Airlines, 2009
Provided nutrition/ exercise tips for in-flight magazine.
Nutrition Tips, Weight Watchers, 2008
Offered nutrition advice to dieters.
Model Evaluation, TV Land’s She’s Got The Look, 2008
Evaluated model’s physiques and exercise routines.
Celebrity Make-Over, Extra TV, 2008
Managed the physical fitness and nutrition program.
Service Section, Gotham Magazine, 2007
Rated “Best of The Best” by Gotham readers.
Local Segment, Plum t.v., Hamptons, 2007
Featured fitness expert. Introduced new exercises and answered fitness-related questions.
D&G Futuristic Exercise Spread, Vogue, 2007
Directed models for fashion shoot along side photographer Steven Klein.
Celebrity Speak Out, Dr. Donnica, 2007
“ABC’s Alicia Minshew Sites Louis Coraggio For Keeping Her Toned.”
Body Architect, Exercise for Men, 2007
ompany was featured in a six page spread, focusing on Louis Coraggio’s professional background and favorite core work-outs.
Your Holiday Fitness Program, WebMd, 2006
Featured fitness expert. Offered recommendations to readership on how to improve a holiday fitness program.
Staying Fit On The Road, LapTop Magazine, 2006
Advised readers on to stay in shape while on the road.
Volunteer Work
American Heart Association, 2007
Donated sessions and merchandise to silent auction. Helped raise over $100,000.
Miracle House, 2007
Donated sessions and merchandise to silent auction. |
