Donald G. Kovach
El Paso,USA
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in general construction, landscaping, hospitality, rental car management, and food and beverage. Skilled in operations management, quality assurance, inventory control, staff training, and cost management. Transitioned to academia with degrees in Kinesiology and Health Education. Successful career as a Physical Education Teacher focusing on fitness programs, classroom instruction, coaching, and event planning for health and wellness promotion.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Enhanced Flavors
09.2018 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Oversaw financial tracking and budgeting to maintain profitability and reduce costs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Teacher
El Paso Independent School District
08.2007 - Current
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student participation and fitness levels.
- Implemented diverse physical activities that catered to various skill levels and interests.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
Personal Trainer
Lifetime Exercise and Nutrition Fitness Consulting
01.2004 - 09.2007
- Established a health fitness consultant and personal training business focused on lifestyle behaviors related to weight management, post-rehab exercise programs and in-home fitness training for elderly individuals with health-related problems.
- Developed customized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals and abilities.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions, ensuring proper technique and safety protocols.
- Educated clients on nutrition and wellness strategies to enhance overall health.
Exercise Technician/ Fitness Consultant
East Texas Medical Center Olympic Center
02.2000 - 08.2005
- Responsible for customer-focused service emphasizing internal public relations and satisfaction of fitness facility membership.
- Designed exercise programs for members with a variety of health conditions.
- PowerPoint presentations to employees and membership with a focus on weight management, health habits, exercise, and nutrition.
- Weight management counselor and personal trainer.
Food and Beverage Manager
Restaurants, Hotels and County Club
01.1990 - 01.2000
- My restaurant/bar management experience includes working for national hotel chains, a local country club and several customer-focused fine dining establishments.
- Supervised day-to-day operations overseeing customer service, food and beverage inventories, food production, and server training.
- Responsible for sales, planning and coordinating of banquets, weddings, business meetings and other events.
- Monitored daily food and beverage sales and creating promotional sales strategies to increase revenue.
- Other responsibilities were related to employee scheduling, auditing employee timecards, cash control and accounting for daily business receipts.
Education
Alternative Teaching Certification Program - undefined
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX08.2008
Master of Education - Health and Kinesiology
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX05.1999
Skills
- Business administration
- Operational efficiency management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee supervision
- Attention to detail
- Employee training
Timeline
Business Owner
Enhanced Flavors
09.2018 - Current
Teacher
El Paso Independent School District
08.2007 - Current
Personal Trainer
Lifetime Exercise and Nutrition Fitness Consulting
01.2004 - 09.2007
Exercise Technician/ Fitness Consultant
East Texas Medical Center Olympic Center
02.2000 - 08.2005
Food and Beverage Manager
Restaurants, Hotels and County Club
01.1990 - 01.2000
Alternative Teaching Certification Program - undefined
The University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Education - Health and Kinesiology
The University of Texas at Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas at El Paso
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