334 E Palfrey
San Antonio, TX 78223 / Phone (210) 413-5776
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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