Owain Watkins
Swansea,Swansea
Summary
Business professional in the public sector with military experience effectively leading teams to accomplish ambitious goals in both fields. Expertise in strategy, problem solving, customer service and managing teams. Deadline-orientated, skilled at handling multiple time-critical tasks at a high standard.
Results-driven, resilient General Manager with a flair for innovation and bringing ideas to life that meet market demand and contribute purpose. Taking pride in my work, and doing it well.
Aided in opening 3 new gyms during my time with JD, creating new fire procedures, COSHH documentation, staff screening and multiple audits for business health & safety and member experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantry soldier
Royal welsh, Army
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained high level of physical fitness to meet strenuous demands of infantry training.
- Conducted regular equipment checks for ensuring optimal performance in field operations.
- Demonstrated ability to use weapons, radios and other military technology efficiently.
- Responded rapidly to orders, resulting in efficient execution of planned actions.
- Developed leadership skills by commanding a small team of 12 during combat simulations.
- Took part in extensive battle drills to maintain readiness for real-world scenarios.
Founder of ManeLifestyle
Self-employed
07.2020 - Current
- Developed business strategy by conducting comprehensive market research.
- Established company brand for improved visibility and recognition.
- Streamlined operations with innovative systems implementation through a website created by me.
- Drove sales through effective marketing strategies completing 15 successful calls a day.
- Designed bespoke training programs to improve over 100 clients fitness levels.
- Boosted client confidence by providing tailored nutritional advice.
General manager
JD Gyms
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
07.2020 - Current
- Increased overall operational efficiency by implementing new management strategies.
- Streamlined communication processes for improved team collaboration.
- Achieved customer satisfaction with regular feedback and improvement sessions.
- Developed strategic business plans, enhancing corporate vision and objectives.
- Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
- Improved staff retention, increasing the team from a 5 person to a robust 13 person workforce.
- Delivered results under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Personal trainer
JD Gyms
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
05.2019 - Current
- Maintained high safety standards during all training sessions, ensuring client welfare at all times.
- Applied sports psychology practices for increased motivation and performance.
- Assisted clients in achieving their weight loss targets through strategic exercise planning.
- Encouraged clients, resulting in improved commitment to health goals.
Sports leader
Swansea City Community trust
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Fostered team spirit by conducting motivational activities.
- Delivered engaging coaching sessions for improved athletic performance.
- Enhanced sportsmanship amongst participants with fair play initiatives.
- Planned and executed training routines to increase player endurance.
- Administered first aid, ensured player safety.
- Encouraged personal growth of athletes through regular feedback and guidance.
- Arranged sporting events, fostered community engagement.
- Facilitated skill development workshops resulting in increased technical prowess amongst athletes.
- Collaborated with school management to organise annual sports day event successfully.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Science
Trinity Saint David
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire 09.2014 - 07.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - B-Tech Level 3
Coleg Sir Gar
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire 09.2012 - 07.2014
Skills
- Rifle marksmanship
- Briefing delivery
- Firearms maintenance
- Warfare technology knowledge
- Tactical decision making
- Safety regulations adherence
- Business administration
- Project budgeting
- Operations management
- Research and Development
- Programme oversight
- Brand management
- Operations oversight
Affiliations
- Gaming
- Rock Climbing
- Gym (Olympic lifting)
- Crafting
Certification
- Personal trainer Level 3
Accomplishments
- NVQ Level 3 Sports Coaching
- Student of the year award while studying
- Volunteer of the year award with Swansea City football
- Top Player with Coleg Sir Gar collage rugby.
Languages
Welsh
Fluent
English
Fluent
Timeline
Infantry soldier
Royal welsh, Army
05.2022 - Current
Founder of ManeLifestyle
Self-employed
07.2020 - Current
General manager
JD Gyms
07.2020 - Current
Personal trainer
JD Gyms
05.2019 - Current
Sports leader
Swansea City Community trust
11.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sport Science
Trinity Saint David
09.2014 - 07.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - B-Tech Level 3
Coleg Sir Gar
09.2012 - 07.2014
- Personal trainer Level 3
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