S. Matt Blackwell has over 15 years of experience in health, fitness, and wellness. He has worked as a certified personal trainer, fitness instructor, and manager at various hotels, fitness clubs, and organizations. Currently, he owns his own wellness consulting business, Bwell Health and Fitness, while also working as a certified trainer and instructor at The Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa. He has numerous certifications in areas like personal training, yoga, and CrossFit and holds a bachelor's degree in Sports Administration from the University of Houston.

1. S. Matt Blackwell
14110 Myrtlea Drive bwellhealthandfitness@gmail.com (H) 832-288-5473
Houston, TX 77079 (C) 281-389-5775
Education:
University of Houston: BS: Sports Administration, Health Promotions Minor
Texas A&M University: Sports Management, Business Administration Minor
Work Experience:
Certified PT/ Instructor/ Youth training The Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa August 2009-Present
-Top revenue producing trainer 2012 to present among 35+ trainers
-In house trainer for trainers, instructors, and pilates instructors
-Develop programs, nutrition consulting, sales tactics, sports conditioning coach
-Design workouts of the week for the Houstonian website and youtube channel (thehoustonianclub)
Assistant Fitness Director The Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa December 2007- August 2009
-Supervise 64+ employees: 20+ fitness floor staff, 36+ trainers, 2 senior adult program coordinators, 2 rockwall
attendants, 2 dietitians, 2 assistant dietitians, Interns, and a program’s coordinator
-Control merchandise sales, purchasing equipment, inventory, budget, payroll, operations, programs, hiring and training
-Developed Standards of operations, created excel formula spreadsheets expediting reports, payroll, and merchandise
-Designed boxing studio layout and equipment purchasing and rig set up installation.
Fitness Club Manager/ Instructor Sawyer Heights Lofts September 2008- September 2011
-Create and Execute Fitness Schedule and Classes. Research and prepare equipment purchase proposals
-Create, compile and distribute newsletters, surveys, and fitness information
-Maintain equipment, safety, and cleanliness of fitness facility and aerobics/cycling studio
-Organize annual health and fitness expo, and other fitness or social events for residents, prospects, and guests
Fitness Club Manager/ Instructor The Lofts at the Ballpark October 2003- September 2008
-Same responsibilities as above listed for club manager at Sawyer Heights Lofts
President/ Owner Bwell Health and Fitness January 2007-Present
-Wellness coaching, nutrition consulting, personal training, spiritual advisor, and corporate wellness/ team building program
Operations Manager Family Life Center August 2004-October 2007
-Supervise, hire, train, and schedule a 20+ staff operating front desk, childcare, and housekeeping
-Maintain function, safety, and appearance, while purchasing supplies and equipment for a full service fitness center
-Create promotion strategies and advertising to encourage membership and member relations
-Instruct multiple fitness classes, personal train, and assist in training fitness staff
-Manage payroll, decrease overtime, reallocate resources, and develop ways to support other ministries of the church
-Account management and budget maintenance
Health and Fitness Specialist Medifit June 2004-Ausgust 2004
-Facilities morning manager: open facilities, maintain equipment, and member satisfaction
-Conduct and analyze fitness assessments, consult with members on nutrition, progress, and barriers
Assistant Fitness Supervisor Second Baptist Church Summer and Christmas 2000
-Organized 5k fun run, designed t-shirts, flyers, graphics December 2003
-Helped manage an 8-week nutrition and fitness seminar of over 600 participants.
-Assisted and promoted two sports and fitness expos with over 40 venders and sponsors
-Frequently use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Illustrator for statistics, promotions, and marketing
-Executed and analyzed a 90 day study of over 85 volunteers to follow a healthy nutrition and exercise plan
-Developed fitness programs and group instruction for church staff of over 270 employees and 30,000 church members
Fitness Instructor University of Houston January 2004- August 2004
-Hiring committee and evaluator for group exercise instructor auditions
-Fitness Instructor (Spinning and Yoga), Sub for Kickboxing, Summer Abs, and Athletic conditioning
Certified PT/ YPF Coach/ Fitness Instructor Ken Lay YMCA January 2003- August 2004
-Developed and initiated an outdoor boot camp
-Teen certification trainer (Reconstructed written and practical exams and lead instruction)
-Fitness instructor (Spinning, Ab Lab, Outdoor/ Indoor Boot Camp, Strength Training, and Yoga)
-Designed exercise programs and healthy lifestyle advice to personal training clients and YPF members
Certified Personal Trainer Aerofit Health Clubs May 2001-December 2002
-In house promotions and seminars on strength training and nutrition
-Strength and sports specific training for members and weight training teen camps 13-16 year olds.
-Facilitated workshops and fitness demonstrations at apartments to share knowledge and recruit members

2. Certified Personal Trainer 24hr Fitness Summer 1998 and 1999
Salesperson Structure Summer 1999
Fitness Trainer, Kid’s Gym, Child Care World’s Gym February - August 1997
Salesperson, repair and maintenance Gap, Inc. May 1996- November 1996
Lifeguard D.S. Recreational Services Summer 1995
Certifications:
♦NSCA, YMCA, 24hr Fitness Personal Training ♦YMCA Principles of Fitness
♦ACE Certified Personal Trainer (current) ♦IndoRow Instructor (current)
♦Body Bar Resistance Training ♦AAAI/ ISMA Yoga
♦YMCA/ Reebok Spinning ♦TRX (current)
♦CPR, AED, First Aid (current) ♦Power Plate Level 1 and 2 (current)
♦ISCA Kick Boxing ♦Kinesis Level 1 (current)
♦Muscle activation technique (MAT) internship course completion ♦MAT Jumpstart Lower body
♦Functional movement screen certified (current) ♦USAW Sports Performance (current)
♦CrossFit level one certification (current) ♦CrossFit Gymnastics (current)
Leadership Activities and Associations:
♦University of Houston Health and Human Performance Society
♦Texas A&M Corps of Cadets -4yrs ROTC training and drilling
-Completed Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Field Training Course
-Award for Outstanding Military ROTC Cadet
-OL-A Wing Commander of Brigade & Regiment-Trained and drilled 20 ROTC cadets
-Executive Officer-Second in Command of a 70-member cadet outfit
-Public Relations Officer-Developed annual silent auction, raised funds, organized service and social functions
-Athletic Director-Coach of three intramural teams for six sports, organized weekly practices and games for teams
-Treasurer-Responsible for finances and budget for outfit funds. Increased funds from negative with outfit projects
♦One Army –Charter member for selective men’s service, leadership, and social organization
-Leadership Officer
-Recruited three leadership speakers a semester, organized leadership workshop for 85 men
-Developed and responsible for raising funds for first annual etiquette dinner
-Leader and facilitator in an all day team building, leadership ropes course event.
-Admissions Officer
♦MSC Hospitality –Selected member of Campus and Community Service Organization -35 hours of service per semester
♦Aggie Fish Club –Selected member of Freshmen Leadership Organization and served as Big Brother
♦Coach -Jr. High soccer and basketball at Second Baptist School -Middle school girl’s volleyball
-Third and fourth grade Upward basketball league -First and Second grade AYSO soccer
♦American Council on Exercise and IDEA- Fitness and wellness professional member
Volunteer work Past and Current:
-Open Door Mission counselor -Events volunteer and greeter for Grace Bible Church
-Director and Teacher for College Bible Study -Rebuilding together Houston project leader
-HOSTS -Helping One Student To Succeed -Counselor for Second Baptist Church High School Beach Retreats
-Special Olympics at Texas A&M -Big Event community service facilitator
-Mission’s coordinator for bible study -Service project facilitator for Boys and Girls Club Texas A&M
-Living Water International well repair team, Haiti -Sports Management Society