Gary Addis
Fitness Trainer
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
At 32 years of age I weighed 112 the first time I entered a gym: Obviously I had stronger incentive than those who are already muscular and well conditioned. So, as I trained enthusiastically I also haunted University of Texas library and pestered college athletes who had become friends and learn I did. Seven months after taking my first workout, I competed in and won first place, 154.5 pound class, in my first bodybuilding competition.
I had the enthusiasm for it and soon beginners flocked to me; I freely gave instruction in strength and conditioning and dietary information. As I had gained, my clients also learned commensurate with the effort the individual put into improving his/her body.
During the next five years I won the Lightweight Master Class of The Mr. Georgia Bodybuilding Competition; the Master's Class of the Southeastern Mr. America. The culmination of my amateur athletic competitions came during a visit with my wife's family to South America. Serving as International Federation of Bodybuilders' Special Representative to Bolivia, I took second place in the Masters Class of the South American Bodybuilding Competition.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
Gary W. Addis Therapeutic Massage
Biloxi, MS
02.2012 - 06.2020
- Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Performed massages for clients using hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, sports and pregnancy methodologies.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
- Created marketing advertisements to increase awareness of services and boost sales.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Viking Transportation
Sacramento, CA
09.1987 - 06.2009
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- more than 2.5 million miles driven without an accident
Personal Trainer
Self-employed
El Paso, TX
07.1981 - 02.1987
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Educated club members about relationship between nutrition and fitness.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
Accountant
McNicols Electronics, Inc
El Paso, , TX
05.1982 - 03.1984
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Restaurant Manager
Boddie Noell Enterprises (e.g. Hardees Hamburgers)
Atlanta, GA
01.1975 - 04.1979
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Created fun team building activities to engage staff in up-selling to meet revenue targets.
- for two consecutive years, I was awarded District Manager of the Year due to record sales increases and success controlling costs
Education
Associate of Science - Therapeutic Massage
Virginia College
Biloxi, MS06.2009
Associate of Arts - Business Administration; Accounting
Bond College
El Paso, TX06.1981
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
Gary W. Addis Therapeutic Massage
02.2012 - 06.2020
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Viking Transportation
09.1987 - 06.2009
Accountant
McNicols Electronics, Inc
05.1982 - 03.1984
Personal Trainer
Self-employed
07.1981 - 02.1987
Restaurant Manager
Boddie Noell Enterprises (e.g. Hardees Hamburgers)
01.1975 - 04.1979
Associate of Science - Therapeutic Massage
Virginia College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration; Accounting
Bond College
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