San Antonio, TX 78223 / Phone (210) 413-5776
Matthew McGarity
Objective / To obtain a position within a dynamic company in which I can contribute my experience, skills, and knowledge.Education / 1995 – 1997San Antonio College San Antonio, TX
1991 – 1995Health Careers High School San Antonio, TX
2008 – 2011 International Sports Science Online courses
Professional experience / 2008 – 2011 Spectrum Athletic Club San Antonio
Personal Trainer
Maintain or exceed monthly sales goal requirements
High level of energy and motivation to help clients
Set up and execute meetings with potential clients
Daily organization of client workouts and progress
Monitor workouts to ensure safety and proper use of equipment
Ability to problem solve on a short notice
Building trust and rapport to maintain client retention
Organization for individual clients needs for effective goal setting
Ability to handle emergency situations
2004 – 2008 Coyote Ugly Saloon San Antonio, TX
Assistant General Manager
Overseeing all daily operations of a multi-million dollar business
Daily cash handling and deposits, check writing and credit card sales
Dealing with hundreds of customers in a fast paced environment
Maintain a positive attitude for customer relations and resolve any problems that may occur
Maintain a respectful and professional attitude with all other employees
Interviewing, hiring, and training all new staff in various positions
Daily, weekly, and end-of-the-month inventories
Assist in deterring loss prevention from employees and customers
Independent research of competitors
Maintain a vast knowledge of surrounding areas of interest for customer information
Worked with Quickbooks and Aloha POS systems
Set weekly management meetings
Implemented new training and sales which raised sales over $800K
Set meetings and negotiations with vendors and set events
2005 – 2006 Garza Equip./Alliance Fixtures San Antonio, TX
Independent Contractor
Maintain company to business relations with HEB Groceries, the largest grocery retailer in San Antonio (45 locations) and Texas (450 locations)
Managed different survey projects
Set meetings with unit directors and rescheduled when necessary to fit their schedules
Maintained customer relations with corporate management (Whole Foods Market)
Maintained a quick response to problem solving
Responsible for meeting deadlines when necessary
Maintained professional workmanship and a positive attitude even in negative situations
Traveled the mid-west region including: Denver, CO; Boulder, CO; Albuquerque, NM; Baton Rouge, LA; and New Orleans, LA
Additional professional activities / Honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps, 1997
Owner of cellular products business, 2001 - 2005
Independent Personal Trainer, 2005 – present
Currently independent club promoter/ event planner
References / Available Upon Request