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Work History
Education
Skills
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Richard  Walsh

Richard Walsh

Mudgee,NSW

Summary

I’m a father of two, former professional athlete who thrives in a positive work environment. I have experience as a professional athlete and coaching professionals in various sports, working as a team to achieve the best results. I'm dedicated and passionate about whatever task I put my hand to and enjoy improving daily. Having worked in multiple countries, I value the experiences that have shaped how I operate within a team. My recent roles have taken on management roles, and I have enjoyed being more in touch with business operations and learning in a multifaceted environment as the lead for business development for a start-up that successfully went public on the NYSE in 2024. My passion in the outdoors has lead my family to Mudgee and shifted my perspectives on what is a truly valuable existence. I believe my humility is my strongest asset, I will perpetually learn and grow.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Postal Delivery Officer

Australia Post
03.2024 - Current
  • Since regional move have shifted focus to regional job opportunities and started as Postie delivering largest route in Mudgee. (over 1700 house drops per run).
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy in recording delivery data and adhering to postal regulations
  • Collaborate with team members to optimize delivery routes and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Learn the town and engage with community as well as work within a team.

Director of Coaching and Business Development

Alta Global
01.2022 - Current
  • Director of B2B for a tech start-up, Trainalta.com, which has received multiple rounds of funding and has IPOs on the New York Stock Exchange early 2024 ticker code MMA
  • Facilitate sales pipeline through CRM
  • Maintain relationships with key investors, businesses, and partners (Stakeholders).
  • Responsible for creating the training syllabus for Alta's proprietary program (main product), educational documents for coaches and team.
  • Work in a fast-moving and dynamic team to deliver the best results and constantly evolve.
  • Currently adapting and problem solving so the team and business could move forward.
  • Currently working part time since regional move, circa 10 hrs a week.

Head Coach

Refuge Martial Arts
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Head coach at Shanghai’s premier martial arts facility
  • Responsible for programming, grading, events, and athlete development
  • Coaching beginners to advance practitioners has been an invaluable experience and has provided me with the opportunity to learn and immerse myself in a new culture
  • Upskill Chinese coaches to western methods as well as science-based programming.

Mixed Martial Arts Coach and Manager

UFC Performance Institute
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Coach at the leading facility of Mixed Martial Arts in the world, home to China and Asia’s best talent
  • Role included running 127 fight camps for professional fighters with over 90%-win rate
  • Recruiting fighters from the domestic fight scene and building and structuring a program to funnel them into the Ultimate Fighting Championships
  • This role involved liaising with many coaches, athletes, key management from HQ (Las Vegas) as well as collaboration together to create industry leading best practice.

MMA Coach

Wimp to Warrior Television Series
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Coached the series of W2W as wrestling coach and mentor to many athletes throughout the series.

Mixed Martial Arts Coach

VT1 Gym
01.2007 - 01.2018
  • Employed as a full-time coach for students ranging from beginners to experienced fighters
  • Incorporated knowledge of the sport and background as a professional athlete to become a professional coach
  • Coached UFC fighters
  • Role involved coaching, writing syllabus, programs, workouts, and mentoring athletes
  • Also involved sales, personal training, coaching, and front desk duties.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Lift Performance Centre
02.2016 - 01.2017
  • Ran personal training sessions and group workshops at the gym, amassing a client base and enhancing skills and knowledge of training athletes
  • Key focus was on fighters and athletes in both BJJ and MMA
  • Helped guide some public as well as Professionals.

UFC Welterweight Athlete

UFC
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Competing at the highest level of mixed martial arts for the premier promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championships
  • Responsible for representing the company as the number one Australian welterweight
  • Representing Australia and competing in the sport of mixed martial arts globally
  • Competed as part of the Ultimate Fighter TV series, resulting in a UFC contract at the conclusion of the show.

Education

BCMP - Built Environment

University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
01.2011

High School Diploma -

Saint Ignatius' College - Riverview
Lane Cove, NSW
12.2006

Skills

    Team leadership and collaboration

    Stakeholder engagement

    Interpersonal skills

    Planning and Scheduling

Certification

Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness

Senior First Aid

Additional Information

I'm a very passionate person about things I believe in and have dedicate a lot of my energy towards making the most out of the opportunities that present themselves along the way.

I have dedicated considerable hours, months, years to sport which has launched me into the coaching and management side of the industry and ultimately led me to the business/ corporate world. I have learnt many skills along the way from sales, marketing, stakeholder engagement, customer care, SaaS utilisation in the workplace and creating a good culture within a workplace and team.

I believe because of my unique skillset and communication skills paired with my willingness to learn I would be an asset in the office and in the field for National Parks, I really thrive in workplaces where I can have an imprint on the culture and outcomes of the day to day operations.


Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary

Timeline

Postal Delivery Officer

Australia Post
03.2024 - Current

Director of Coaching and Business Development

Alta Global
01.2022 - Current

Mixed Martial Arts Coach and Manager

UFC Performance Institute
01.2019 - 01.2022

Head Coach

Refuge Martial Arts
01.2018 - 12.2018

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Lift Performance Centre
02.2016 - 01.2017

MMA Coach

Wimp to Warrior Television Series
02.2014 - 02.2015

UFC Welterweight Athlete

UFC
01.2014 - 01.2017

Mixed Martial Arts Coach

VT1 Gym
01.2007 - 01.2018

BCMP - Built Environment

University of New South Wales

High School Diploma -

Saint Ignatius' College - Riverview
Richard Walsh