DAVID SAWYER
WORCESTER
Summary
Enthusiastic, dynamic, and dedicated individual with strong interpersonal/communicative skills seeking a position as a Security professional. Knowledgeable Martial Arts Instructor bringing 35 years' experience in Aikido. Caring and hands-on teacher enthusiastic about imparting core principles and key techniques to students of all levels.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitness Educator/Self Defense Instructor
Self Employed
04.2015 - Current
- Educate and motivate clients/students in the instruction of fitness and self-defense.
Progressive Rehabilitation Therapist/Chiropractic Assistant
HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehabilitation
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Responsible for patient therapy and rehabilitation due to chronic physical problems caused by injury, excessive wear, and patients with life challenging physical disabilities
- Assisting Dr
- Burch daily to analyze and design patient care plan and implement an effective solution including training/movement in an approach to patient complete rehabilitation
- Work with patients one on one and in a group setting depending on structure of daily patient flow
- Multiple tasks including but not limited to the following: Instruction and demonstration of physical techniques such as range of motion exercises, strength training exercises, posture and balance exercises, agility, flexibility, and all of the like
- Applying techniques such as deep tissue massage, utilizing the Graston Technique
- Trigger point release therapy, PNF active assisted stretching and shearing muscle therapy work
- Fascial Movement Taping (FMT) kinesiology taping certification Rocktape.
Martial Arts Instructor
Superior Nutrition & Performance
Worcester, MA
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Manager/Sales of sports supplements & private personal fitness training, martial art instruction
- Responsibilities include selling, educating, and sharing knowledge with customers on all nutritional and supplemental products related to health and wellness
- Guide, assist and inspire customers/clients to increase awareness related to health and wellness through nutrition, fitness and martial arts education
- Reconcile all daily cash and credit sales
- Meet, establish and encourage quality relationships with vendors, sales reps, clients, and customers
- Design exercise and nutritional prescriptions for clients/customers
- Teach private classes related to martial art/fitness education and instruction.
- Enhanced student performance by incorporating martial arts techniques and discipline into daily training routines.
Martial Arts Instructor/Fitness Professional
Rossini Karate & Aikijujutsu/Boroughs Martial Art & Fitness Center
02.2003 - 06.2010
- Implement a safe, effective training approach/philosophy based on the fundamentals of basic and advanced exercises and movements
- Instruct students in all phases of physical confrontation and psychological conflict resolution
- Teach train, and develop training regimens for all aspects of self-defense associated with aikido, boxing, karate, and or other self-defense techniques
- Providing clients with a functional, unique and specialized program combining all aspects of fitness including strength training, agility, balance and flexibility exercises, core stabilization, cardio pulmonary and or any type of exercise designed to meet the client's individual needs.
Security Manager
Hoyts Cinemas
231 Turnpike Rd, Westborough, MA 01581
04.1999 - 06.2004
- Enhanced overall security by conducting comprehensive risk assessments and implementing tailored security plans.
- Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism by implementing advanced surveillance systems and access control measures.
- Managed a team of security personnel, providing regular training for improved performance and professional growth.
- Improved response time to incidents by developing effective communication protocols within the security team.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA06.2027
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Student Motivation
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Individualized Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
Timeline
Fitness Educator/Self Defense Instructor
Self Employed
04.2015 - Current
Progressive Rehabilitation Therapist/Chiropractic Assistant
HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehabilitation
10.2013 - 04.2015
Martial Arts Instructor
Superior Nutrition & Performance
07.2010 - 07.2013
Martial Arts Instructor/Fitness Professional
Rossini Karate & Aikijujutsu/Boroughs Martial Art & Fitness Center
02.2003 - 06.2010
Security Manager
Hoyts Cinemas
04.1999 - 06.2004
No Degree - Psychology
Worcester State University