Thomas Wood Email & Phone Number

Paignton, Gb

Paignton, England, United Kingdom

Personal Trainer, Male & Female Fat Loss Coach, Athletic Development and Performance Coach, Sports Massage Therapist & Group Fitness Professional

Dawlish, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the undertaking of multiple group exercises classes in 3 different locations, tasked with the key responsibility of member growth, upkeep and happiness via inspiring, unique, challenging and adaptable classes. Key Achievements:• Successful implementation of Les Mills BodyPump classes and growth from 1 initial participant to over 30 regular participants in one class and increase in demand for BodyPump classes in multiple venues. • Completed training in Pilates… Show more Responsible for the undertaking of multiple group exercises classes in 3 different locations, tasked with the key responsibility of member growth, upkeep and happiness via inspiring, unique, challenging and adaptable classes. Key Achievements:• Successful implementation of Les Mills BodyPump classes and growth from 1 initial participant to over 30 regular participants in one class and increase in demand for BodyPump classes in multiple venues. • Completed training in Pilates training course paid for and provided by Teignbridge council, then alleviating painful postural alignments to create a pain free lifestyle for over 2 years.• Growth of participants by over 100% of multiple freestyle classes including Spinning and “Thigh’s, Bums and Tums” with a plethora of positive feedback unseen by previous and other group fitness instructors. Show less

Paignton, Devon, United Kingdom

After 3 years of qualifying as a Les Mills instructor, I undertook multiple courses to improve my teaching, instructing, education and leadership to develop my classes, which included various workshops, self review and assessment of my own classes to attain an “elite standard” for my classes. After achieving this I was invited to become a Tribe Coach, where I have aided hundreds instructors via social media, including weekly “TRIBE COACH THURSDAY” posts, from team teaching in classes around the… Show more After 3 years of qualifying as a Les Mills instructor, I undertook multiple courses to improve my teaching, instructing, education and leadership to develop my classes, which included various workshops, self review and assessment of my own classes to attain an “elite standard” for my classes. After achieving this I was invited to become a Tribe Coach, where I have aided hundreds instructors via social media, including weekly “TRIBE COACH THURSDAY” posts, from team teaching in classes around the UK and close to home, and attending initial module training courses to help with the development of new instructors and assisting the teaching of Les Mills Presenters and Trainers. Show less

Exeter, United Kingdom

Used my previous employment to run a highly successful self-employment business within Snap Fitness, where I am also responsible for aiding in the group exercise class timetable, promotion and continued success of the gym in a highly competitive area, and aiding in problem solving and upkeep and assisted running of the gym.Key Achievements:• Revitalised and increased the attendance of group exercise classes by members, including turning 4 under performing Les Mills programmes to the… Show more Used my previous employment to run a highly successful self-employment business within Snap Fitness, where I am also responsible for aiding in the group exercise class timetable, promotion and continued success of the gym in a highly competitive area, and aiding in problem solving and upkeep and assisted running of the gym.Key Achievements:• Revitalised and increased the attendance of group exercise classes by members, including turning 4 under performing Les Mills programmes to the highest performing classes within the club. • Increased client retention and responsible for client transformations, including clients losing a combined total of 3 stone of body fat, 40 inches lost and 15 pounds of lean muscle gain over a 12-week programme.• Aided in the company’s highest ever audit score of 99% during regular quarterly reviews, tours, calls and cleanliness, whilst raising over £1000 for charity with numerous events and help of members and clients. Show less

Woodbury, Devon, United Kingdom

Personal trainer and group fitness instructor of a multi-million pound company, providing day to day support to members and clients to ensure a positive change in their physical and mental health, and creation of personalised gym programmes and upkeep of gym equipment. Key Achievements:• Loss of over 5 stone of members by creating unique and tailor-made gym programmes within an initial limited time frame of 6 weeks per client• Aided a successful implementation of Les Mills… Show more Personal trainer and group fitness instructor of a multi-million pound company, providing day to day support to members and clients to ensure a positive change in their physical and mental health, and creation of personalised gym programmes and upkeep of gym equipment. Key Achievements:• Loss of over 5 stone of members by creating unique and tailor-made gym programmes within an initial limited time frame of 6 weeks per client• Aided a successful implementation of Les Mills classes and increase in group exercise classes from 40 a week to 94 classes a week, including growth and increase clients in my own classes.• Oversaw the weight loss of 6lbs, 15 inches of body fat and then subsequent increase of lean muscle mass gain of 6lbs over 6 weeks in one client, allowing her to run and complete a 5km run from being idle. Show less

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom

Personal trainer and group fitness instructor of a multi-million pound company, providing day to day support to members and clients to ensure a positive change in their physical and mental health, and creation of personalised gym programmes and upkeep of gym equipment. Key Achievements:• Loss of over 5 stone of members by creating unique and tailor-made gym programmes within an initial limited time frame of 6 weeks per client• Aided a successful implementation of Les Mills… Show more Personal trainer and group fitness instructor of a multi-million pound company, providing day to day support to members and clients to ensure a positive change in their physical and mental health, and creation of personalised gym programmes and upkeep of gym equipment. Key Achievements:• Loss of over 5 stone of members by creating unique and tailor-made gym programmes within an initial limited time frame of 6 weeks per client• Aided a successful implementation of Les Mills classes and increase in group exercise classes from 40 a week to 94 classes a week, including growth and increase clients in my own classes.• Oversaw the weight loss of 6lbs, 15 inches of body fat and then subsequent increase of lean muscle mass gain of 6lbs over 6 weeks in one client, allowing her to run and complete a 5km run from being idle. Show less

Boringdon

Team member and personal trainer for Gaia Spa, Plymouth, I provided a wide range of fitness classes, one on one personal training sessions, maintenance of the gym, swimming pool, outdoors and heat experiences to sustain an award winning gym and hotel within all hours of the day.Key Achievements:• Aided in the winning of Best Destination Gym & Spa in the UK and Ireland 2018 for the first time in the company’s history.• Managed the gym instructors and team through audits and… Show more Team member and personal trainer for Gaia Spa, Plymouth, I provided a wide range of fitness classes, one on one personal training sessions, maintenance of the gym, swimming pool, outdoors and heat experiences to sustain an award winning gym and hotel within all hours of the day.Key Achievements:• Aided in the winning of Best Destination Gym & Spa in the UK and Ireland 2018 for the first time in the company’s history.• Managed the gym instructors and team through audits and implementing routines to sustain the high standard in cleaning. Show less

Torquay, United Kingdom

Being a waiter meant that I was the essential point of contact with customers, and therefore developed an exceptional level of customer service and sales experience. I would ensure a high quality experience by providing top quality food, drinks and service and maintain and improve the restaurant's name.Main Competencies:- Excellent Customer Service Skills- Excellent Time Management- Excellent Communication Skills- Listening Skills- Product Management

Torquay, United Kingdom

During my employment at Three, I would provide advice & guidance to customers to help them find the right product and services to meet their cellular needs. I developed first class knowledge on mobile phones, customer service and sales experiences, with sales targets which I would regularly meet, with a high customer satisfaction. I left Three to further my career within the Marine sector by doing an internship in Hawai'i.Main Competencies:- Sales Techniques- Reaching Sales… Show more During my employment at Three, I would provide advice & guidance to customers to help them find the right product and services to meet their cellular needs. I developed first class knowledge on mobile phones, customer service and sales experiences, with sales targets which I would regularly meet, with a high customer satisfaction. I left Three to further my career within the Marine sector by doing an internship in Hawai'i.Main Competencies:- Sales Techniques- Reaching Sales Targets- Customer Service Skills- Product Knowledge- Communication Skills- Time Management- Problem Solving- Team Work Show less

Torquay, United Kingdom

During my tenure at JD Wetherspoon, I would provide top quality customer service by ensuring high quality food and drink, whilst maintaining a clean, safe and fun working environment, which was frequently tested by mystery customers. I left this position due to working unsociable twilight hours from 7 pm to 5 am, and to further my career.Main Competencies:- Excellent Time Management- Excellent Customer Service Skills- Achieving and maintaining a clean working… Show more During my tenure at JD Wetherspoon, I would provide top quality customer service by ensuring high quality food and drink, whilst maintaining a clean, safe and fun working environment, which was frequently tested by mystery customers. I left this position due to working unsociable twilight hours from 7 pm to 5 am, and to further my career.Main Competencies:- Excellent Time Management- Excellent Customer Service Skills- Achieving and maintaining a clean working environment- Listening Skills- Product Management Show less

Master’S Degree, Applied Marine Science, Pass - 56%

Activities and Societies: Adventure Leader on Summit of Mt Kilimanjaro for Plymouth Raising & Giving, Raising money for Meningitis.

Bachelor’S Degree, Geography, Second Class Honours (Lower Division)

Activities and Societies: Chairman of University of Plymouth Surf Lifesaving Club - 2011 - 2012. 2nd Overall in the National University.

High School, Gcse, A Level

A Levels: Geography - C Psychology - D Chemistry - D GCSE: Science - AA English - AB Maths - B