GAIN*GLOW Who is Evelyn

C.V. - Resume

EVELYN KEYES, BSc.

Mastertrainer Nr.2

Evelyn Keyes
Occupation: Residential Manager, Tour Guide, Coordinator, Office Manager, Australian Wildlife Educator (Multi-Lingual), Physical Education educator, Aquatic Exercise Specialist, Swim Teacher Instructor to Instructors of all levels, (National/International Convention Presenter) Translator of Fitness and Wellness Books, Multi-Lingual translator, Public Relations and Customer Care, Tennis coaching / fitness advisor, Children’s Book writer.

Born: Goes, Zealand, The Netherlands

Career
As a child Evelyn has loved anything to do with water, and since the age of 13,has been active in Swim Teaching, and progressed to be Netherlands leading Presenter in her homeland and at various conventions around the World in Aquatics both of Swim Teaching and Aquatic Fitness. She specializes in Team Building, Rapport creation with all Special Population Groups, Baby to Senior Swim and Aquatic Teaching, various Aquatic Exercise realms such as Hydrocycling, Aquatainment and Swimming Instruction. (Over 25 years Full Time professional experience).

In 2003, Evelyn with her husband Professor Greg Keyes, PhD, pioneered Hydrcycling in various countries of Europe including BENELUX (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg and Germany). She co-founded GAIN*GLOW Global Aquatic Instructors Network * Global Links of Wellness in 2002 and is currently the General Manager of this Organization.

Creative Works

Developer and writer of various Magazine articles, Children’s Books, Workshops and Lectures on Exercise and Aquatic Exercise, both in Dutch and English. Publications in USA, England, and Europe.

Translator of new Encyclopedia on Aquatics and Exercise Science into Dutch written by Professor Dr Gregory J. Keyes, PhD. Subjects included advanced knowledge of Human Anatomy, Exercise Anatomy, Physiology, Systems of the Body, Bio-Mechanics, Aquatics, and numerous other topics. (Almost 600 pages in size).
Translator of Hydrocycling Level 1 and Human Physiology written by Professor Greg Keyes, PhD into Dutch.

Assisted Professor Gregory J. Keyes, PhD in the creation of the GAIN*GLOW Master Trainer Course/s for multiple subjects including Hydrocycling, Leadership and Self Development Studies, Exercise Science, Wellness and Propagation, etc.

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Creator of theatreplays and specials for swimming instructors . (Performed together with professional actor at The NVZ congress in the Netherlands).
Creator of a musical play special for swimming instructors. (Performed with newcomer in the swimming / presenter business at the NVZ congress in the Netherlands).
Creator and writer of a childrensbook called: Bange Bubbels. A book for children from 4 years and up about the fun and fear children have when they learn how to swim.

Qualifications

Holder of numerous Certifications and Diplomas in Exercise Science / Aquatics and associated subjects in Netherlands and USA.
Completed Real Estate Consultants Course, Tasmania, Australia 2005
April 1976: Diploma A tot het redden van drenkelingen Goes (NL, Dutch)
Maart 1977: Diploma assistent zwemonderwijzer( es) Eindhoven (NL, Dutch).
April 1978: Diploma zwemonderwijzer (es) Eindhoven (NL, Dutch)
1978-1992: Multiple Certifications in SwimTeaching and Aqua Exercise Subjects in Netherlands.
1993-2003: Multiple Courses across the Globe including the Aquatic Exercise Association of USA Aqua Exercise modules, Aqua Kick Boxing, Hydrocycling, etc.
April 2003: Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) Concordia College & Universiteit
Completed the GAIN*GLOW Diploma of Aquatic Exercise, April 2003
Completed the GAIN*GLOW Master Trainer Course, October, 2004

Memberships
Mem.: Aquatic Exercise Association - U.S.A

Languages:

Dutch (First Language - Fluid)
English (Fluid conversational, written and translation)
German (Fluid conversational, written and translation)
French (Basic/Intermediate but can hold conversation)
Italian (Basic)

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Achievements

National and International presenter for the past 7 years.
Presenter for many national organisations in Netherlands, Europe and USA.
Teacher of swimming instructors and starting aqua presenters.
Creator and presenter of many new programmes for children.
Creator and presenter of many programmes for the elderly.
Creator and presenter of special programmes for disabled people.
Creator and presenter of power aqua programmes for Police Force of the Netherlands.
Creator and presenter of special programmes for babies and small children.
Creator and presenter of Aqua-entertainment in various styles.
2001, 2002 & 2003: Created and presented teambuilding days of aqua power, fitness advancement subjects for the Dutch Special Forces & Police Force
2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004: presenter of various masterclasses for instructors and participants for many organisations across Netherlands, Europe and USA.

International: National

1997 – 2002: Aquatic teacher and creator of courses for NVZ Netherlands.
November 2001 : presented at the STA conference in Knutsford , England
Classroom based presentation of workshop : the smile on the surface.
May 2002 : Organised and presented at Dutch tour 2002 together with Dr Gregory Keyes.
May 2002 : Performed the Aquatic Potpourri together with Greg Keyes, PhD. at Klundert for Aquatraining Netherlands, as part of his World Tour.
June 2002 : Worked at the IAFC2002 Convention, Las Vegas, and assisted Professor Greg Keyes, PhD with his Keynote presentation, where he later received the Global award for Presentations and Contribution to Aquatics by AEA (USA).
September 2002: Presented at international mini conference in Klazinaveen, North of Holland.
November 2002 : Host of presentation for instructors , created workshops for instructors of baby courses. Hoorn, The Netherlands
November 2002. Presenter at the STA conference in Bristol, England.
May 2003 : Toured and presented across Italy, as part of Dr Greg Keyes, PhD 2003 World Tour
May 2003 : Worked at the EAFC2003 Convention, Germany
May 2003 : Performed as the Queen and with the King of Aqua Greg Keyes, PhD. at Klundert for Aquatraining Netherlands.
June 2003 : Presented at the World’s largest Aquatic Fitness Convention, IAFC2003 in Florida, USA - Waterbased presentation of the powerversion of the Aquatic Traffic Jam.
March 2004: Presented at a conference in Annemasse, France together with Professor Greg Keyes, PhD.
June 2004: Presented the Aquatic traffic jam at the conference from Dehag in Langenfeld Germany and two other classes together with Professor Greg Keyes, PhD.
August 2004: Host of international course Hydrocycling together with Professor Greg Keyes, PhD in Winterswijk Netherlands.
September 2004: Presented at Europe’s largest Aquatic Fitness Convention, the EAA conference in Padova Italy. Both solo and duo-presenting with Professor Greg Keyes, PhD.
October 2004: Co-presented with Professor Greg Keyes, PhD the GAIN*GLOW Master Trainers Course for Aquatic and Leadership Skills Instructors for Europe.

Family
married: Gregory James Keyes; children: Irene, Rick – Step children: Tracey Ann Bell, Troy Jason,.

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Address
Home and Office:
Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary & Tourist Accommodation
P.O. Box 614,
Kingscote, Kangaroo Island
South Australia. 5223
Australia

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