____ Richard Watson____ 9, Tyne Close, Aspley, Nottingham. NG8 5DR

Tel: 077929 82414 email: saints1976@hotmail.comA dedicated sports professional, with proven track record of successfully managing a large facility. Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability to train and motivate staff whilst continuing to provide customer service at the highest level.

Experience

Gym4all, Nottingham 2010 – Present

My role as Club Manager initially required me to oversee the transformation from an unoccupied business unit to a successfully operational gym. A pre-opening sales campaign was devised and executed, involving royal mail distribution and a promotional team creating an awareness in and around the city centre, as well as networking and relationships being developed with other businesses and organisations throughout the city. A recruitment process allowed me to assemble a team who would deliver to the high standards that I expected. Following the successful launch and establishment of the Nottingham club, I was entrusted with the additional responsibility of overseeing the opening of the Derby club in June 2011. I continue to drive the business through a passion for health and fitness and by taking ownership of every aspect of the running of the club.

LivingWell Health Club, Nottingham 2005 – 2009

As Health Club Manager, I was responsible for the complete running of all areas of the club, ensuring that high standards of health & safety, customer satisfaction and staff development were achieved at all times. My greatest challenge and achievement was managing a full refurbishment including all building works, importation of new fitness equipment and recruitment and training of full fitness team.

Virgin Active, The Cornerhouse, Nottingham 2001 – 2004

As part of the original team that opened the club in Nottingham, I achieved the position of Fitness Manager. Following a successful period in this role I was given full charge of the club as Gym Manager. As well as entrusting me with the day to day running of the club, my role required me to manage all financial matters, ensuring the achievement of targets and budgets in every department. I continued to recruit, supervise and train all staff, whilst looking to assist in their personal development. High levels of customer service were set as a priority and continually monitored and maintained in all areas of the club.

Premier Training & Development, Holmes Place, Nottingham 2000 – 2001

I trained to a professionally competent level and became qualified in such areas as planning and delivering safe and effective exercise programmes and classes. Being able to carry out accurate fitness assessment procedures and conducting appropriate physical examinations and assisting in rehabilitation of sports related injuries.

Miller Rebouse, Nottingham 1991 – 2000

As Logistics Manager for a brokerage company, I worked as part of a team in conjunction with both sales and accounts departments. My responsibilities included communicating with customers and suppliers whilst negotiating with National and European logistics firms, achieving the most viable financial results. My duties also included the calculating and processing of all company invoices. Furthermore I documented all transactions in an endeavour to predict future market trends.

The Rainbow Group, Algarve, Portugal 1989 – 1991

As Manager for a chain of restaurants/bars on the Algarve, I supervised the daily running of the establishments, and personally carried out or authorized the purchasing of all stocks. I ensured that accurate accounts were kept and all monies deposited with the National Bank. My position also required me to employ and manage all staff whilst maintaining positive customer relations.

News International, Tower Hamlets, London E1 1985 – 1989

Employed in the national newspaper industry, working on a shift basis, my duties were to create polymer plates from film negatives to be used on the printing presses. Attention to the finest detail being a fundamental aspect of the position.

Education

Educated at The Gregg School, Southampton, to ‘O’ level standard in: English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Computer Studies, Technical Drawing, French and History.

Qualifications

Premier Dip. Fitness Training & Sports TherapyMember Register of Exercise Professionals SAQ Certified TrainerFootball Association CoachCertified Personal Trainer – National Academy of Sports MedicineMember of the National Register of Premier Trainers & Therapists Fully Qualified Lifeguard

Other Interests

I have a passion for participating and watching most sports, especially football, tennis, badminton and squash, and have enjoyed coaching junior and senior football teams both locally and in the Republic of Ireland. I also enjoy training at the gym, traveling, reading and socializing.

References

Mr. Michael Casey Mr. Nigel MorganNational Council Football Association Ireland Premier TrainingCoolagh View Virgin Active Health ClubAnnesborough The Great Northern CloseRobertstown London RoadCounty Kildare NottinghamEire NG2 3AE