Brian T. Gibes, M.Sc.
*** *** **. ******* *****, California 90254 – 586-***-**** – ***********@*****.*** CAREER OBJECTIVE: Utilize my comprehensive skill set, education, experience, dedication, and enthusiasm to assist your organization in achieving its goals by promoting and implementing positive outcomes and successful results.
EDUCATION: Masters of Science - Sports Administration, Valparaiso University, 2008 Bachelor of Science -Business Administration, University of Wisconsin – Superior, 2006
SPECIALIZATION: All areas of business and sports, including management, mentoring, nutrition coaching, corrective exercise programming, strength and conditioning training, and life coach.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2024 – Present: LA FITNESS West LA/Bundy, CA – Personal Training Director
- Ranked #1 in the District of Los Angeles, and ranked #17 in the Country for my services in the first 30 days in office.
2019 – Present: NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- Conduct Nutrition Assessments to evaluate, monitor and mentor clients to create solutions to change dietary behavioral patterns to optimize fitness performance. 2017 – Present: NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Conduct Readiness Assessments to evaluate and create solutions to client fitness needs and develop individualized fitness programs accordingly.
- Instruct clients on specialized techniques necessary to prevent injury, alleviate pain and restore and activate underused muscles to achieve optimum performance.
- Assist, support and motivate clients in achieving personal health and fitness goals. 2015 – Present: Strength and Conditioning Coach – UCLA Health
- Deliver strength and conditioning coaching to staff as part of the UCLA’s Wellness Program.
- Instruct participants on proper form and technique in a group setting. 2015 – Present: Personal Fitness Coach and Group Training Instructor
- Motivate and lead both small and large groups in routine or specialized exercise classes such as Circuit Training, Olympic and Power Lifting, Cross-Train, HIIT, and Endurance challenges.
- Explain and demonstrate proper form and exercise techniques to a variety of skill levels in group settings as well as in 1-1 and semi-private sessions. 2011 - Present: NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- Develop customized programs focused on promoting injury prevention and/or restoration to train and condition a wide range of collegiate and professional athletes and celebrity clientele
(Ice Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Boxing, Lacrosse, Water Polo, Figure Skating, Volleyball).
- Utilize specialized techniques for eliminating pain by locating and releasing joint/muscle congestion, and restoring and correcting body posture and soft tissue health. 2007 - Assistant Director, Athletics-Recreational Center, Valparaiso University
- Oversaw the Health and Wellness Program as well as Aquatics, Recreational and Intramural Sports Departments.
- Worked cooperatively with Valpo Sports Athletic Department to obtain a grant for the construction of a new state-of-the-art Health and Wellness Center.
- Staffed and trained teams.
2007/08 Executive Chairman, Valparaiso University Annual Sports Administration Golf Outing (SAGO)
- Developed and managed the Marketing and Promotion Program for SAGO.
- Oversaw and managed the day to day activities of 6 cross-functional teams.
- Responsible for 12% increase in player participation and 32% increase in corporate sponsorships in 2008.
2006-2007 Manager- Clubhouse Operations, The Course at Aberdeen
- Supervised day-to-day clubhouse operations.
- Drove increase in sales of course memberships, merchandise and apparel.
- Oversaw course staff.
2006-2007 Graduate Assistantship - Valparaiso University – NCAA Division I Basketball Season
- Assisted the Director of Sales and Marketing with Program and Project Management for Men and Women’s NCAA Division I Basketball Teams.
- Worked cooperatively with Marketing Directors and c ross-f unctional a r eas to successfully create and execute Game-Day promotional campaigns for the basketball season, which included the NCAA March Madness tournament.
2005-2006 Undergraduate Internship - University of Wisconsin- Superior – AD, Marketing-Athletics
- Collegiate Ice Hockey Player.
- Assisted the Director of Sales and Marketing with execution of Programs for Men and Women’s Division III Ice Hockey Teams.
- Oversaw fundraising projects, event coordination and operations for the entire Athletic Department at the University of Wisconsin- Superior. TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
- Collegiate Ice Hockey Player (20+ years of Ice Hockey Experience- additional resume available)
- Water Safety Instructor Certification (10+ years of Lifeguarding experience)
- Pranic Healing Course (Basic and advanced) – 2014
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certification – 2011, 2014, 2015, 2023
- Corrective Exercise Specialist – 2017 (NASM)
- Certified Nutrition Coach – 2019 (NASM)
- First Aid, CPR and AED Certified
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCIES
− I am an energetic, passionate and a result-oriented individual. My work ethic is second to none. Possess a positive attitude as well as encourage positive team building and outcomes. I am hardworking, dedicated, trustworthy and loyal. I possess the drive and focus to manage projects from inception to successful completion, perform extremely well under pressure and embrace challenge and change. I am detail-oriented with the ability to effectively utilize time and resources.
− Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
*References available
*Ice Hockey Resume available