Born: Warragul, Victoria, Australia, December 26, 1952
Education
MS in Exercise Sci. PhD in Business and Leadership Studies PhD in Theatrical Studies
Certification
Cert. Workplace Training, Assessment, Business Management Australia
Career
Police officer, lecturer Victoria State Police, Melbourne, Australia, 1971—1987; CEO, producer, director, concepts creator Absolute Concepts Entertainment Pty Ltd, 1987—1994; CEO, international presenter, consultant READY-STEADY-LiVE!!!, 1994—2002; counter terriorist first response officer Australian Protective Service, Australian Federal Police, 2000—2002; CEO, keynote speaker Global Aquatic Instructors Network, 2002—2005, Global Lifestyle Organization Web, Europe, Australia, 2002—2005; CEO Mount Elephant Enterprises, 2004—2006; manager Longreach Residential College, 2006—2007; residential manager Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary & Tourist Accomodation, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, Australia, 2007—2008; reforming general manager Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat Funds Chase, Australia, 2008—, assistant manager, 2008—
Creative Works
Prodr.: (invention) Total Audience Reality, 1988 (Published Globally by International Theatre Institute - Netherlands); author: Aquatics-The Umbilical to Lifestyle Wellness, The Star of Communication Stratagem, Deep Water Aquatics SCW-USA, GAIN*GLOW (Aquaspinning Instructor Manual Level 1), GAIN*GLOW (Master Trainer Manual and Course), The Greatest Vehicle Ever Created-YOU! - Physiology of the Human Body, Leadership and Self Development Under a Microscope, program of courses on various aspects of Managerial Analysis, Leadership, and Self Development, Theatrical Studies, Fitness, and Wellness Development/Education
Awards
Recipient Humane award, Royal Society Prevention Cruelty Animals, Animals, 1990, 2008, National medal, Australian Government, 1987, Global award, Aquatic Exercise Assn.-USA, 2002, Emma award for aquatics, European Aquatic Fitness, Germany, 2002—03, Largest Aquatic Exercise Class in the World, Italy, Guiness Book of Records, 2003—04, Letter of Commendation for Bravery and Saving Animal Lives, Royal Human Society, Australia, 2007
Achievements
Achievements include development of the Keyes Core of Concept Creativity Method (Octopus Method); development of Keyes Scale of Stress Rationality Method; development of Keyes Scopes of Excellence Appraisal System; development of Keyes EGA Scale of Exertion and Achievement; development of Keyes Combat-a-Size System
Memberships
Mem.: Director Producer Guild of Australia, Actors Equity, Aquatic Exercise Association US, European Aquatic Association, Australian Council Health Physical Education and Recreation, Director Producer Guild UK (associate), Lions Club
Family
Son of George Maurice Keyes and Shirley Joan Arnold; Married Evelyn Keyes-Trompert; children: Tracey Ann Kejes, Troy Jason, Rick, Irene.
Hobbies and Special Interests
Exercise, propagation of fitness, personal, theatre, leadership development, wildlife fauna and flora
Address
Home and Office: 683 Wharparilla Rd Echuca Victoria 3564 Australia Office: 25-29 Cameren St Ultima Victoria 3544 Australia
Gregory James Keyes's biography appeared in the following books:
Who's Who in the World, 26th Edition Who's Who in the World, 25th Edition Who's Who in the World, 24th Edition Who's Who in the World, 23rd Edition Who's Who in the World, 22nd Edition Who's Who in the World, 21st Edition Who's Who in the World, 20th Edition
