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David McNamara

Portsmouth,Hampshire

Summary

Productive and gregarious employee with proven track record of successful people management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service.

Proven track record of training and supervising teams, often under stressful conditions.

Hard working, punctual with a high set of personal standards.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Bomb Disposal Diver

Royal Navy
Portsmouth, Hampshire
10.2005 - 10.2026
  • Executed operations in small, self-contained teams to clear unexploded ordnance globally.
  • Led group and individual exercise classes to uphold Navy fitness standards.
  • Managed training and safety protocols for new students at Dive School over eight years.
  • Developed prehab training and task-specific warm-ups to enhance potential Divers' pass rates without compromising standards.
  • Diving Supervisor, taking charge of conducting maritime diving operations and land-based EOD.

Part time Personal Trainer/NASM

Self Employed
, Hampshire/Devon
03.2011 - 02.2026
  • When on leave or during down periods, I would conduct personal training either locally or while on leave in Devon.
  • Specialised in older clients and working on posture, as well as usable strength.
  • Also paid close attention to real-world crossover strength and mobility due to the age ranges of the clients.
  • Created individual workout routines based on member fitness levels.
  • Held personalised one-to-one fitness coaching sessions with clients.
  • Communicated with clients to accurately identify fitness goals.
  • Tailored strength training and cardiovascular programmes to suit the needs of clients, from beginners to advanced athletes.

Education

NVQ Level 3 -

GP Exercise Referral
Portsmouth
2026

NVQ Level 4 -

Advanced Nutrition
Portsmouth
2026

NVQ Level 2 -

TRX Suspension Trainer
Portsmouth
2024

NVQ Level 3 -

Advanced Personal Trainer/NASM
London
2011

Skills

  • Team coordination
  • Risk management
  • Client engagement
  • Equipment maintenance

Interests

  • Passionate about wildlife and the outdoors
  • Enjoy activities such as long hikes, cooking and wild swimming
  • Deep interest in military history and history in general

Timeline

Part time Personal Trainer/NASM

Self Employed
03.2011 - 02.2026

Bomb Disposal Diver

Royal Navy
10.2005 - 10.2026

NVQ Level 3 -

GP Exercise Referral

NVQ Level 4 -

Advanced Nutrition

NVQ Level 2 -

TRX Suspension Trainer

NVQ Level 3 -

Advanced Personal Trainer/NASM
David McNamara