As a lifelong tennis player, 30+ years at this point, I thought that it was time for me to give back to the sport that I adore. I discovered the opportunity to become an Official during the pandemic. I sat down and began my certification process. I really love this game!I started out as a Roving Official working many Junior tournaments, and found my way to the Lane Cane Tennis Center in West Orlando, where I had played tournaments as a Junior myself. It was here that I reconnected with my roots and so many more colleagues and friends. This was home.As of late, I have been made the Resident Referee. I have had the opportunity to interact with thousands of players and their families. I have made friends with former ATP Pros as well as being invited to play with them at their home venues! This has been just an amazing opportunity to have a very positive impact on the development and growth of the sport at the grassroots level in hosting more than 40 tournaments annually!!!I have earned the respect of so many players and their families from my steadfast beliefs in fairness, sportmanship, and respect for our sport.Who knows where this passion of mine may lead?!

I specialize in functional training, nutrition, and conditioning along with sport specific training. I have a specialization in tennis, hockey, and cross training for adventure racing. I also design sports and nutritional diet programs for those looking to gain muscle, lose fat, and improve their overall well-being though functional training. I work with all levels of fitness and most limitations. I find "the work around" to most physical injuries and trauma to allow my clients to succeed in their fitness journeys.The TRX Suspension and Rip Trainers have changed the way that I train. To simply be stronger is not the answer. You must be flexible, able to endure, and recover quickly. You have to look at the long game and not just the short gains. Muscles mean nothing if you can't use them to their full potential.As Randy Hetrick, CEO of TRX wrote in Muscle & Fitness, "Remember: Your first day on TRX is your worst day on TRX. Each day after you will improve in a significant way." http://www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/pro-tips/expert-advice-ex-navy-seal-stays-functional-trx

At CoreFirst, a.k.a. CFX, we believe in moving from our CORE FIRST. With the CFX TRAINER™, you are not holding on to any handles, grips, or bars, which does two incredible things – It not only allows you to relax your hands and forearms, transferring the work to your large core muscle groups, but it also frees up your hands allowing you to take your training to a whole new level. Just imagine what you can do with HANDS-FREE RESISTANCE TRAINING™.

I helped found my bride's company, Talmage Design, while working at Gotcha Media. It is a multi-faceted graphic design and art direction based firm that specializes in brand development, promotional design, marketing collateral development and continuity of associated art including website design, blogs, and social media.I function as her traffic coordinator, press rep, and all around partner ensuring client satisfaction and delivery of excellent service. I also contribute my talent to SEO and site design and development. Experience really helps.I also function as an outside consultant to our various clients, like Orlando Harley Davidson, Scholastic Book Fairs, Didier Law Firm, Halldale Media Group among others.

Spreading the word about this amazing technology that aids in increased micro circulation and recovery.

2019 Orlando Sentinel Best Bets Fitness Facility WINNER!!! (as voted by the readers!)Lead a team of top notch kickboxing instructors. Ran the Techniques & 101 classes for all members who wanted to improve or enhance their skill sets in addition to introducing all new members to our program through proper technique in striking and kicking for sport and self defense. Wrote several in house training programs for our members while designing the video interface used during all classes and tech support for our Impact Wrap equipped heavy bags, which measured the impacts and performance of our members.

In house resident functional training expert. Lead TRX instructor. I specialized in members with pre-existing health conditions that ranged from cardiac surgery recovery, to gastric bypass adaptation, to morbid obesity and all points in between. I also worked with local professional and amature athletes on development of functional and ballistic movements while preventing injury. My results were outstanding and long lasting according to my clients and their continued relationships.

I ran and executed our 6 Week Transformation Challenge, the first ever at this location. We promised either a 25lb. lose or 6% reduction in body fat. I had an 83% success rate, due to one member bowing out early. In the process, I designed and executed HIIT specific classes designed to target fat burning and providing an extended period of oxygen consumption (EPOC) to maximize results and cardiac fitness. I was also instrumental in introducing heart rate training via MyZone. On the commerce side, I set up a vending machine and retail revenue streams via advertising space and community partnerships.

As the Head Trainer, I oversee all of the Personal Trainers and Group Trainers at the Deltona location. I lead Camp Crunch at out Combative Training Center as well as our Personal Trainer Bar. I recommend training programs, nutritional guides, and supplements for our teammates. It is my privilege to help my teammates become the person they want to be inside and out.I specialize in FUNctional Training, with a focus on TRX Suspension and Rip Training techniques. Sport specific applications are also amongst my favorite approaches.

I am responsible for the TRX HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Group classes being held at Fitness Xperts.

Promoted the event to prospective rally participants, sponsors, and corporate partners while supporting our Senior Partner, the Child Rescue Network.

Introduced new training methods while building on the basics in hopes of developing 20 young ladies into better tennis players.

I am promoting the high end line of performance clothing by YMX, a division of Yellowman, within the state of Florida and beyond. YMX (acronym for YellowMan Expression) was launched in 2009 as an extension of the original, high-end tattoo clothing brand, YellowMan (founded in 2004). Built on an extensive library of original tattoo artwork collected around the globe, YellowMan offers collectible, limited wearable art prints. YMX was created to offer an alternative to YellowMan in a broader, commercial market, while still preserving the authenticity of its origins.YMX offers multifunctional garments that bridge the gap between athletic and fashion garments. Featuring high-comfort, lightweight MadKool fabrics and detailed, original prints, YMX garments can be worn for athletic use, or for casual wear. As a matter of fact, because of the moisture-wicking properties of the fabric, many people wear YMX in both active and leisure activities without having to change!Mens and womens activewear to live in! Garments great for cycling, skiing, running, yoga, fitness, travel, and every other activity you can imagine!

Connextions maximizes revenue opportunity at every interaction (sales, retention and service) for our clients -- using our deep buying knowledge, comprehensive technology and highly skilled team. Our technology-enabled contact center serves a broad range of B2B and B2C businesses, with particular expertise in the health insurance industry. Our technology and people are the power behind the scenes of health insurance exchanges - bringing individual healthcare coverage to those who are shopping now.Specialties:sales, acquisition, growth, customer service, provider service, pharmacy service, retention, healthcare, crm, SaaS, insurance, technical support, Exchanges, SFA, contact centerI am the supporting staff of the Marketing Division, making our team of two twice as effective! My understanding of healthcare reform has gone from "Hmmmm" to "I get this" to "Let's try something new". "Very interesting" is my goal for both the marketing and performance perspective.Sadly, after four weeks of developing a progressive campaign list and giving much needed facelifts to sales pieces and whitepapers, my services we rendered obsolete due to budgeting concerns. It's too bad that that the brass failed to see the value in getting my services for less than half of the going rate. Good luck monetorizing a company who has yet to define who they are.Onward and upward.

Consulted and assisted in the fabrication and installation of numerous projects during a peak season. We produce four 3-D signs for Sea World that encompassed two 52" plasma displays each in the Orlando International Airport. Additionally, I wrapped three semi trailers with vinyl, finished brass community entry signs, performed window vinyl installations for concept retail stores and more!

Sponsorship acquisition and Business to Business development for teams and drivers in the Grand-Am and American LeMans racing series. Helped develop a line of racing inspired attire for P1's own drivers. Also responsible for the procurement of additional drivers for various races in the ALMS and Grand Am series.

SEO/SEM, PPC, online campaign design, dynamic press release, and overall online marketing savvy consultant. I am responsible for following up with interested prospects and offering solutions to their marketing issues.I learned that despite the best of intentions, the market has changed. Yes, there is a great many more businesses using online services. However, every agency I know now has someone internally in the capacity of SEO specialist.

Responsible for the locating and maintaining of sponsors and event participants.

My role is recruiting competitors, developing product placement, trafficing event materials/production and designing events for sponsor promotion. I am responsible for the development of collateral materials, online promotions, and player development.The Fireball Run, is a live action interactive transcontinental game and is the Race to Recover America's Missing Children. It is NOT a race. Competitors drive their vehicles from one side of the country to the other over a 9 day period. The Race to Recover America’s Missing Children is an awareness campaign to support the Child Rescue Network for missing and abducted children. The efforts of the inaugural run resulted in 21 missing children being reunited with their families!

Jack of all marketing trades. I was the product/service champion/creative director/traffic coordinator of new and unconventional/guerilla marketing and advertising methods. It was my responsibility to educate prospects, local government, and the general public about the services Gotcha developed. Our unique offerings include everything from mobile billboard vehicles, to human directionals, to segway chariot promotions. If my clients wanted their message seen and not forgotten, they came to me for the solution. I performed media buys in TV, radio, print, and other media. I functioned as creative director with several accounts, was the traffic coordinator for production projects, and even the graphic designer when needed.On the flipside, I performed vinyl advertising installation on our vehicles; recruited, hired, and trained promoters; and even built our in-house infinity wall studio and designed client events.

Developed new concepts and events to share with the OAF.

SEO company that specializes in search engine placement through organic, paid placement, and pay-per-click methods. My responsibilities included Google Adwords generation, cross referencing, and keyword placement. Essentially, I functioned as Account Executive, they just did not have the budget to hire me. Additionally, I developed collateral material and wrote ads for "fun".

I have been a patron of Outback since '86. I started working for Outback back in College when I was introduce to one of the original founders, Tom Shannon. I started out as a bar back and was promoted to server shortly thereafter. Over the years, Outback was my fail safe means of employment as I went about getting my career in marketing underway. All the while, their standards never deviated from the core values of taste, service, and exceeding expectations. I have always been happy to reference my time at the locations if found myself working whether it be in Gainesville, Minneapolis, or Central Florida.The biggest thing that I learned while being a server was that no matter the situation, it was my job to make sure that my guests, patrons and first-time customers were treated as well as possible and that I have every chance to affect the outcome of their dining experience. My goal was to convert guests into patrons with each meal ordered. This methodology has served me well in the sales realm of marketing in that any situation may be overcome if your efforts are honest and you have a team that you can count on.

Responsible for ensuring corporate standards in key vendor accounts. Coordinated promotions, collateral materials, and store displays.

Minor League soccer team to the Minnesota Thunder MLS team. I designed their logo, collateral, tee shirts, and even contributed my voice to game day announcing.

Auction planning, inventory control, and art direction were my primary responsibilities. Grew monthly sales 2,000% through media planning, traffic coordination, and inventory control implementation.

Merchandise coordinator for the "#1 Bike shop in the USA", with eight custom shops located around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. I was responsible for store sets and changes, with seasonal rotations.

I began as a season employee who became the new hire trainer with Nike Factory stores in Central Florida. After breaking several retail sales records, and developing training materials and improving team morale, I was pulled up to the majors in Beaverton. The Nike Foreflex Inline Skate line was my baby. I represented the Eastern US with a territory that ran from Miami to New York, to Sioux Falls, calling on accounts, running demo shows, and doing loads of grassroots marketing. There were only two of us reps in this capacity ever. I was also a certified inline skating instructor.Sadly, after selling through our stock, I was informed that my division was being dissolved. They wanted Bauer to be the ONLY skate entity within the company. What a waste of a tremendous design and wonderful technology.It was a shame because the skates rocked! I was personally clocked at 52 MPH! (Coming down an inter-coastal causeway in Ft. Myers)

Oversaw the Teams Sports and Footwear departments in Kissimmee and Gainesville.