Michael Garcia
Victoria,TX
Summary
Energetic Fitness Director with expertise in program development, team leadership, and wellness coaching. Achieves high productivity and efficient task completion. Excels at communication, motivation, and problem-solving to enhance client satisfaction and team performance. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fitness Director / Active Older Adults Program Director
YMCA Victoria
Victoria, Tx
03.2021 - Current
- Responsibilities include program development, staff management, and member engagement
- Demonstrated proficiency in designing effective fitness programs
- Managed day-to-day operations of fitness facility, and ensuring the facility is clean and safe
- Analyze trends in the fitness space and adjust the Wellness floor to reflect those
- Engaging in and organizing community events
- Recruiting staff and ensuring optimal staffing levels
Sports Official (Head Basketball Referee)
YMCA Victoria
Victoria, Tx
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed
- Inspect sporting equipment and/or examine participants to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations
- Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport
- Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed such as fines or other disciplinary actions
Substitute Teacher
Smith Elementary (VISD)
Victoria, Tx
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided instruction and support to students across various grade levels and subjects
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and student needs
- Implemented lesson plans and classroom management strategies
Freezer/Cooler/Deli Associate
Sam’s Club
Victoria, Tx
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintain proper organization in all department when it comes to inventory
- Able to break down and count of pallets of merchandise from the trucks received the day before
- Able to drive a forklift, lift 50+ pounds at a time
- Being friendly and sociable when it comes to Members of the club, be quick to respond to help and concerns of them or other associates as well
CNC Operator
Gene’s Machines Inc.
Victoria, Tx
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Verify conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, or fixed or telescoping gauges
- Study machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements
- Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools, according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties
- Install tools in spindles
- Change worn cutting tools, using wrenches
- Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds
- Turn valves and direct flow of coolants or cutting oil over cutting areas
- Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems
- Lift workpieces onto worktables either manually or with hoists or direct crane operators to lift and position workpieces
- Perform minor assembly, such as fastening parts with nuts, bolts, or screws, using power tools or hand tools
- Sharpen cutting tools, using bench grinders
Produce Manager/Meat Clerk
Aguilar’s Meat Market
Edinburg, Tx
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
- Maintain food and equipment inventories and keep inventory records
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Order and purchase equipment and supplies
- Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat
- Prepare and place meat cuts and products on the display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye
- Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers
- Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form
- Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details
Education
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
University of Houston - Victoria
Victoria, Tx05.2024
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
Edinburg, Tx05.2011
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Payroll Oversight
- Facility Management
- Calendar Management
- Guidance and Support
- Employee Feedback Management
- Membership retention
- Group Instruction
- Client motivation
Skillscertifications
- NASM Personal Trainer Certification (2023)
- YMCA Leader Certification (2024)
- Livestrong at the YMCA Certified Trainer (2023)
- EGYM Certified Trainer (2022)
- TASO Sports Official (2020)
- EGYM Innovation Award Winner (2022)
- Leadership and Staff Development (2022)
- Payroll approval and management
- Scheduling, mentorship, employee evaluations.
- Media training and experience
Accomplishments
- President's List - Spring 2024 & 2021
- Dean's List - Fall 2023 & 2020
- EGYM Innovation Award Finalist and Winner 2022
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine
- EGYM Level 1 Trainer
- Forklift Certification
- YMCA Leader Certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Smith Elementary (VISD)
11.2021 - 03.2022
Freezer/Cooler/Deli Associate
Sam’s Club
05.2021 - 11.2021
Fitness Director / Active Older Adults Program Director
YMCA Victoria
03.2021 - Current
Sports Official (Head Basketball Referee)
YMCA Victoria
01.2021 - 03.2024
CNC Operator
Gene’s Machines Inc.
10.2018 - 07.2020
Produce Manager/Meat Clerk
Aguilar’s Meat Market
02.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
University of Houston - Victoria
High School Diploma -
Edinburg High School
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