CHARLES J. BIXBY
M.A. Ed., M.S., ACSM-CEP, EIM-III 

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Summary

  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist with extensive clinical experience that will bring value to an institution desiring mature leadership, clinical knowledge, and work ethic.

  • Twenty-five years of experience dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals in a variety of clinical and fitness-based settings. 

  • Over ten years of building customer-driven programs as a business development, management, and sales professional.

  • Possesses a natural ability for engaging patients and for collaborating with interdisciplinary health professionals to create positive clinical outcomes. 

Clinical Exercise & Fitness Experience

Dedicated early career as an exercise physiologist to working in sports medicine, hospital-based, corporate and commercial health and fitness programs.  American College of Sports Medicine certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

TRAINING DIRECTOR
Live Oak Strength
2021 - 2022

  • Prescribe High Intensity Training  (HIT) programs and conduct 60 to 70 machine-based training sessions weekly for a diverse Bay Area clientele.

  • Provide technical direction and programming to support the training staff. 

  • Successful development of processes to create an efficient flow of over 130 client sessions per week.

OWNER
Express Health & Fitness, Inc. D.B.A. Fitness Connection
1998 - 2002

  • Purchased, managed, and operated a Sacramento-based fitness club. 

  • Successfully developed a business plan that acquired an SBA loan to secure working capital.

  • Revitalized the business with capital improvements, enhanced marketing, and customer-centric service.

GENERAL MANAGER
Main Line Health & Fitness, Inc. 
1992 - 1998

  • Launched a highly supervised strength program (MedX) providing a training environment for step-down physical therapy patients and clients uncomfortable with the “big gym” setting.

  • Coordinated approximately 50 employees at a Pennsylvania-based fitness club.

  • Extensive High Intensity Training (HIT) and MedX rehabilitative exercise experience.

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST AND DIRECTOR
St. Helena Hospital & Health Center
1991 - 1992

  • Managed residential outpatient nutrition program intended to have a positive effect on a variety of pathologies and health risks.

  • Coordinated a multi-disciplined staff to provide nutrition program clients with health-supporting knowledge and skills.

  • Supported the cardiology, pulmonary testing, and rehabilitation of hospital-based programs.

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
The Graduate Hospital Sports Medicine Center
1989 - 1991

  • Collaborated with a group of exercise science professionals to provide clinical, healthy, and athletic clients with a vast array of physiologic testing services.

  • Partnered with sports medical physical therapy and orthopedic sports medicine businesses to enhance clients’ rehabilitation and fitness goals.

  • Assessed physical fitness of professional athletes and elite amateur athletes. Supported the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76’ers, and Chicago Blackhawks.

PROJECT MANAGER
American Corporate Health Programs, Inc.
1986 - 1989

  • Established science-based fitness programs inside major corporations.

  • Coordinated a small staff to provide high-end fitness programs, health promotion programs, and amenities for a demanding clientele.

  • Collaborated with local hospital’s cardiology group to administer in-house diagnostic graded exercise tests for high-risk clients.

  • Measured and reported client participation and satisfaction on a monthly basis.

EXERCISE SPECIALIST
Gaston County Cardiac Rehabilitation
1985 - 1986

  • Supervised and prescribed exercise for a free-standing Phase III cardiac rehabilitation program.

  • Administered physician-supervised diagnostic graded exercise tests for program participants.

  • Coordinated and trained a fitness support staff to monitor exercise sessions

Business Development Experience 

Transitioned to specializing in business development after owning a fitness club. Applied professional skills in a variety of industries, ranging from arboriculture to technology.

LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Environment Control
2018 - 2019

  • Responsible for the management of landscape maintenance and irrigation teams servicing 70 commercial, multi-family, and industrial accounts. 

  • Build relationships with clients for the purpose of up-selling services and landscape enhancement projects.

  • Forecast and manage monthly budgets with the goal of meeting operational financial goals.

  • Developing business tools, leveraging technology, and using data to create better operational efficiency/profitability.

BUSINESS DEVELOPER
BrightView Tree Care Services
2017 - 2018

  • Responsible for building new strategic partnerships with multi-family, commercial, and public entities. 

  • Providing tree care services for properties to enhance curb appeal, preserve assets, and reduce liability.

  • Coordinating care and seeking new business with current clients.

  • Developing marketing plan to support local sales initiatives and build brand awareness.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Self-Employed
2016 - 2017

  • Demonstrated ability to grow technology education and certification revenue through identification of high-value sales channels and meaningful partner relationships.

  • Supported business development needs of a technology education company’s global product launch in academic and commercial training markets.

DIRECTOR OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NORTH AMERICA
Linux Professional Institute
2012 - 2016

  • Created strategic partnerships with organizations to grow product adoption.

  • Led initiatives that culminated in a 42 percent increase in North America region’s net revenue.

  • Developed a global academic channel to drive certification and professional skills development offered to academic institutions.

  • Supported programs that provide training and career paths for disadvantaged youth and adults.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
ea consulting, Inc.
2008 - 2012

  • Collaborated on the development and rollout of a unique industry-specific cloud-based business intelligence solution.

  • Doubled the sales pipeline to $75 million and closed over $15.5 million in gross revenue outpacing executive expectations.

  • Provided strategic training, direction and management of the inside sales team to grow leads.  Developed critical relationships with C-Level prospects to assure product positioning.

COMPLIANCE ANALYST
Allstate Insurance Company
2006 - 2008

  • Consulted California region Allstate agencies on best practices for managing risk at the point of sale, auditing key compliance categories, and minimizing policy rework and rejection. 

  • Developed a monthly scorecard for leadership to monitor point of sale compliance, allocate training resources, manage risk and improve productivity for their respective markets.  

  • Received Allstate Chairman’s Quality Award Recipient

SERVICE & SALES MANAGER
Fitguard, Inc.
2003 - 2005

  • Prospected for new business through and nurtured existing accounts for a fitness equipment repair and service company.

  • Generated a 50% increase in sales of service and products to existing customer base.

  • Coordinated dispatch of the service technicians for routine maintenance and service calls.

VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
All American Sweeping, Inc.
2002 - 2003

  • Doubled gross revenue by establishing a new business unit for building maintenance services.

  • Established a service offering product that assured growth and profitability.

  • Developed leads and new accounts through sales management activities.

Education

  • Master of Science, Primary Prevention and Cardiac Rehabilitation, East Stroudsburg University

  • Master of Arts Education, Western Carolina University

  • Bachelor of Science Education, Western Carolina University

Certifications

  • American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiologist

  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support