Matt Gordon (he/him)

Experience

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  Flight Centre

  Dec 2003 - Jan 2005

  International Travel Consultant

  Qualifying clients effectively to ensure appropriate holiday package was sourced and booked for competetive prices.

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  Harvey World Travel

  Dec 2008 - Jan 2010

  Manager

  Overall responsibility for branch, employees and profitability or outlet. Managerial responsibilities were supplemented by role as International Travel Consultant duties.

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  Orpheus Island Research Station, James Cook University

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2015

  Orpheus Island Research Station is located 1.5 & 3.5 hours from the Townsville and Cairns Campuses of James Cook University. Facilities include wet labs, dry labs, 5 temperature controlled rooms, a lecture theatre, accommodation for 58 researchers and 5 research vessels for diving and snorkelling activities. User groups range from local school groups to JCU undergraduate courses, PhD and Masters students, Post Doc projects and external groups such as AIMS.The Station Manager oversees a team of 4 full time + 2 casual staff, ensuring the logistical requirements of operating a research station are met in response to researchers requirements. Show less

  • Acting Station Manager

    Sept 2014 - Oct 2015

  • PhD Candidate

    Jan 2005 - Dec 2014

  • Technical Assistant

    Jan 2011 - Sept 2014
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  Active Health Clubs

  Dec 2012 - May 2015

  Body Pump Instructor

  The Les Mills branded Body Pump workout is a fitness program aimed at strengthening and toning the body by isolating and working the muscle groups. Instructors are responsible for ensuring participants in the class (up to ~40 per class) work out safely and enjoy their work out so that they return week after week and achieve their overall fitness goals.

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  Sportsworld Fitness Centre

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2014

  Body Pump Instructor

  The Les Mills branded Body Pump workout is a fitness program aimed at strengthening and toning the body by isolating and working the muscle groups. Instructors are responsible for ensuring participants in the class (up to ~40 per class) work out safely and enjoy their work out so that they return week after week and achieve their overall fitness goals.

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  Genesis Fitness Clubs

  Jun 2013 - Mar 2015

  GRIT™ Cardio is a 30 minute high intensity interval training workout that features explosive high impact movements designed to burn fat and improve athletic capability. The Les Mills branded Body Pump workout is a fitness program aimed at strengthening and toning the body by isolating and working the muscle groups. Instructors are responsible for ensuring participants in the class (up to ~40 per class) work out safely and enjoy their work out so that they return week after week and achieve their overall fitness goals.

  • Grit Captain

    May 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Body Pump Instructor

    Jun 2013 - Mar 2015
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  Active Health Clubs - Cairns Beaches

  Mar 2014 - May 2015

  Body Attack Instructor

  BODYATTACK® is the sports-inspired cardio workout for building strength and stamina. This high-energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilisation exercises.Go from the weekend athlete to the hardcore competitor.Instructors are responsible for ensuring participants in the class (up to ~40 per class) work out safely and enjoy their work out so that they return week after week and achieve their overall fitness goals.

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  Fitness First Australia

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2020

  Group Fitness Instructor - Pump & Attack

  Instruct group fitness classes to a diverse range of people in terms of age, fitness and experience. Pre-choreographed classes of up to ~40 people per class are taught at a number of Fitness First branches within Melbourne. Class times range from 6:15am to 6:30pm.

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  Helloworld Limited

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2016

  International Travel Consultant

  Booking travel arrangements, international and domestic travel, account reconciliation, invoicing, accounting, training colleagues.

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  Goodlife Health Clubs

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2020

  Group Fitness Instructor - Pump & Attack
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  Raw Fitness & PT

  Dec 2016 - now

  Small Business Owner

  Offering Personal Training sessions, small group fitness, group fitness, bootcamps and HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training).

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  Escape Travel

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  International Travel Consultant

  Booking travel arrangements, international and domestic travel, account reconciliation, invoicing, accounting, training colleagues.

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  Defence Science and Technology (DST)

  Nov 2017 - Sept 2019

  Resource Support Officer
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  Scientific Synergy

  Aug 2018 - now

  Director & Scientific Communicator

  The result of two individuals wanting to share their passion for science, research and education far and wide, we hope Scientific Synergy becomes a platform for educating, empowering and inspiring people about the world around them.

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  Nomad in a Lab Coat

  Mar 2020 - now

  Small Business Owner

  Seems I’ve always been a bit of a nomadic scientist.….which shouldn’t surprise me as much as it does. Scientists are a curious bunch and I think it’s fair to say that most adventure seekers are too.I’ve always loved the ocean, generally lived as close to it as I could and have definitely been lucky with the places my passport has taken me. I’ve moved cities 9 times, lived in Canada and the UK for nearly 3 years and visited 39 countries. I’ve made it to the dizzying height of 5,895m, the oxygen sapping depth of 30m and felt the blistering chill of -20 degrees + ‘breeze’.Travel is a great teacher too, no two ways about it. It can take you outside your comfort zone, can be unforgiving at times, and yet, is so rewarding. I believe that experiencing, seeing, doing and questioning is the best way to learn about yourself, people, places, cultures, history and the world around you. But maybe that’s the scientist in me talking ; )So , go on, engage your inner nomad. Get your adventure on! Show less

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  Defence Science and Technology (DST)

  Mar 2020 - now

  Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Ltd is a not-for-profit public company which administers the unique Athena SWAN gender equity and diversity national accreditation framework.Founded by the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, SAGE’s vision is to improve gender equity in the Australian higher education and research sector. SAGE is building a sustainable and adaptable Athena SWAN model for Australia.

  • Marine Environmental Scientist

    Sept 2019 - now

  • SAGE (Science Australia Gender Equity) Implementation Team

    Mar 2020 - now