William Gillespie

Experience

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  Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club

  Jan 1998 - May 2013

  Personal Trainer
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  University of Alberta

  Sept 1998 - Jul 2001

  Jumps Coach with Varsity Track and Field

  Inherited a group of six keen pole vaulters and quickly built this into a large group of 22 athletes. This was a combination of male and female athletes, specializing in pole vault though there were a few other jumpers (long and triple jump). Numerous records were set in this group including regional, provincial and National. Most significant success was a National Jnr Record in men's pole vault. Athletes under my guidance played a pinnacle role in helping the men capture their only Men's National Title in the history of the University of Alberta. In addition, the marketing and infrastructure I created for the development of this unique sport helped support its continued programming at the University of Alberta today. Show less

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  Intentional Evolution

  Jan 1999 - now

  Owner

  I own this business which has operated since 1999. I was not running it while in my position in Doha, though since relocating to Portugal, it is now registered and I'm up and running again in Portugal. It was formally operating under the name Athletic Fitness Inc. I am currently available for short or long-term contract work, individual and team training. Corporate Wellness lunch and learns or specialized training programs and coaching.

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  Academic and Athletic Development Institute of Edmonton

  Jan 2001 - Jun 2007

  Fitness Director

  ● Headed strength and conditioning and curriculum development pertaining to recreation and sport-specific conditioning for up to 500 student-athletes in this program involved in hockey, lacrosse and sport recreation● Acted as part of the leadership team in vision and program development including but not limited to marketing campaigns, open houses, summer programming and athlete recruitment

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  Grant MacEwan University

  Sept 2002 - Jun 2007

  Sessional Instructor with Golf Management Program

  Developed and instructed a new curriculum for a sessional course for third year golf professionals in the Golf Management Program. The course included anatomy/physiology, biomechanics and swing mechanics, strength and conditioning, and recovery and regeneration techniques specifically for working with golf clientele and athletes.

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  University of Alberta

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2008

  Jumps Coach with Varsity Track and Field

  Exciting opportunity to coach with University of Alberta again under a new Head Coach and with a different role focusing primarily on long and triple jump, as well as some high jump. This coaching involved a group that ranged from 10-15 jumpers, several of whom also balanced competing in multiple events. This coaching experience was an excellent opportunity for me to re-establish a love for coaching Track and Field and get out of my comfort zone working primarily with pole vaulters.

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  Edmonton Police Service

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2012

  Fitness Director

  ● Developed strategies and concepts consistent with a viable philosophy for establishing and maintaining a healthier lifestyle for over 2500 employees both civilian and sworn police officers● Researched, developed and implemented policy and procedure regarding occupational testing and training for 1600 sworn police officers● Developed a five year business and strategic plan encompassing all aspects of fitness and lifestyle engagement with employees● Oversaw and managed annual budget for fitness and lifestyle department which included collaboration with other departments when necessary to ensure funds were not over or under utilized● Acted as both a primary and contributing member in organizing special events including health fairs, recruiting campaigns and promotion events with local high schools● Constant communication with outside groups ranging from other regional to international police agencies on occupational testing and procedures● Acted as the primary representative for our organization in implementing a standardized provincial testing protocol for all law enforcement recruits● Conducted operations in the area of fitness and lifestyle counseling services in accordance with organizational strategies and procedures tabulating results and reporting results and statistics to upper management● Introduced recovery and regeneration programs which aided in keeping significant injury and time lost due to injury at all-time lows despite having less fit individuals beginning as recruits● Provided counseling and program development to members living with chronic pain and disease including but not limited to shoulder, knee, hip and back reconstruction surgery, metabolic disease, diabetes, recovering heart attacks, and substantial experience with chronic weight management● Mentored over 20 University of Alberta Kinesiology and Sport Performance students in their final practicum prior to graduation Show less

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  Edmonton North Primary Care Network

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Exercise Specialist

  Contracted as one of three Exercise Specialists in this exciting and revolutionary concept regarding treatment of chronic disease and advanced musculoskeletal conditions. This Primary Care Network (PCN) is one of over 40 in the province of Alberta. My role was to act as a specialist in prescribing exercise for treatment from referral from any of 145+ physicians that essentially "own" and operate this PCN. Fascinating concept that is boasting some remarkable success.

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  Naufar

  Apr 2015 - May 2021

  Providing a high standard of clinical care in a hospitality setting, which encompasses standardized clinical fitness assessment, treatment and management of patients across a wide range of clinical areas including mental health and substance use, lifestyle modification and persistent pain. Part of the task force assisting in the setup, organization and operation of naufar clinical services including reviewing and assisting in development of a complex EMR able to capture the diversity of services offered for patient care.Key task force duties include assisting in the developing the model of care, clinical infrastructure and an operational model. Clinical Duties• Providing high quality expert clinical care assessing, formulating and develop individual exercise plans using specialist knowledge for specific medical conditions.• Flexibly managing a varied caseload of both inpatient and outpatients with complex needs; supporting lifestyle changes through safe and evidence based physical activity.• Working as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care. Educational Duties• Participating and leading in physical health and wellbeing in-service development.• Assisting in the teaching of other transdisciplinary team members, clinical and non-clinical staff, to promote knowledge of physical activity to enhance patient care.Internal relationships: all members of the naufar clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, and families. External: Services within Qatar, Public Health Bodies.Gaining significant experience in a transdisciplinary team during initial intake and treatment planning with patients to design special exercise programs with various high risk health concerns as well as modifiable lifestyle behaviors. Other specialist experience includes commissioning, opening, and practice guideline development. Service and research development.Currently learning and practicing use of Arabic language in clinical and social environment Show less

  • Head - Physiotherapy and Movement

    May 2018 - May 2021

  • Head - Kinesiology and Movement

    Apr 2015 - May 2018

  • Clinical Kinesiologist/Exercise Physiologist

    Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
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  Soneva Jani Resort

  Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

  Visiting Wellness Specialist

  As visiting wellness specialist I was the resort expert on all movement related practice. This contract focuses primarily on guests to provide rare experiences consistent with the Soneva brand, but from a movement perspective that emphasizes exploratory journeys into a better understanding of our own bodies. There was a secondary focus to upskill other staff and collaborate for cross-disciplinary work with other team members, especially the medical staff and spa therapists. Workplace wellness programs were also part of my scope during my time there as well as overall facility assessment and providing recommendations and suggestions for enhancement. Show less

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  Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services

  Aug 2023 - now

  Strength and Conditioning Specialist

  Hired as an embedded specialist within the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineering School (RCEME). Primary responsibilities are to act as an immediate resource to the school's permanent staff as well as visiting students. Duties involve offering individual, small group and large group instruction on movement related tasks involving strength, mobility, program planning, occupational readiness and resilience training.