JOHN E. PIACENTINO, JR.
**** ******** ** ****** ****, NJ 08034 609-***-**** (Cell) ***************@*****.*** Professional Experience:
April 2009 – Present ZOOM ONLINE MARKETING – Owner/Operator – ZooM Online and Reputation Marketing specializes in helping local businesses rank better in Google for every keyword (service you offer) in every area (city, state, county, etc) you do business in so that customers can find you and increase your sales. Also making sure that your best testimonials are found on Google and other searches. Teach seminars as well as attend weekly Chamber of Commerce and Networking events. December 2008 – October 2012 FITNESS BOOTCAMPS – Owner/Operator – taught between 6-25 people in Group Fitness/Boot Camp style exercise outside during nice weather and inside during cold weather with functional training stations. Educated and taught people about fitness & nutrition in this group setting as well as help with health goal achievement.
December 2008 – April 2009 GLOBALFIT – Manager of Provider Department – educated health clubs on the benefits of GlobalFit, had weekly meetings with staff, set goals and continued to develop staff October 2005 – Dec. 2009 QUICK FIT PERSONAL TRAINING – Owner/Operator – same duties as Smart Bodies July 2004 – June 2007 HOLLYWOOD EAST FITNESS CENTER – Owner/Operator – same duties as Smart Bodies August 2001 –July 2004 AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER – Fitness Director Directly responsible for supervising, designing and implementing fitness programs for a 80,000 square foot aquatic and fitness center. Accountable for all fitness staff which includes hiring, scheduling and instructing personal training staff of twelve. Conduct seminars for management teams and fitness staff to increase sales, productivity and efficiency. Coordinate various fitness programs at the company’s three other fitness center locations. Oversee member nutrition programs. Involved in community outreach programs which involves educating schools, social organizations and corporations on health and fitness. Increased monthly personal training revenue from $1,800 per month to over $18,000 per month. September 1991 – Dec. 2000 SMART BODIES PERSONAL TRAINING STUDIO - Owner / Operator Managed and operated a 6,000 sq. ft. personal fitness training studio. Involved in every aspect of my business as detailed below:
Personal Training: Personally conducted over 30 training sessions a week and oversaw my staff who conducted over 450 sessions per week. Responsibilities included fitness evaluations, fitness program design and conducting actual workouts. Taught various levels of kickboxing and body sculpting classes. Also, provided nutritional counseling to clients and supervised diet support groups. Gross Personal Training receipts - $872,000. Personnel: Responsible for scheduling, interviewing, hiring, training and evaluation of all personal trainers, group exercise leaders and housekeeping staff. Sponsored various college interns by helping them prepare for national certification exams. Sales: Interact on a daily basis with potential clients interested in membership. Conduct consultations with new members to determine their goals and prepare their personalized fitness program. Attended weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheons and special events to promote my business. Involved with local health fairs where I distributed information, conducted fitness testing and organized presentations.
Marketing: Responsible for preparing and designing all print ads. Created all business flyers, brochures, newsletters and other informational material. Also, taught seminars, set up various mass marketing projects, direct mail efforts, joint ventures and endorsed mailings. Financial: Responsible for all collections, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Prepared financial reports and reviewed budget reports to target company efficiency. Also, performed in- depth analysis of local competitor’s businesses as well as reviewed industry standards. Procurement: Responsible for evaluating equipment needs and purchasing of new equipment. Continually review new product lines and manufacturers. Attend various trade shows and discuss new products with venders. Also responsible for ordering all dietary supplements and negotiating with various distributors.
Professional Certifications: National Academy of Sports Medicine since 1988, Certified Fitness Nutritionist Computer Skills: Windows, All Microsoft Office software, Various specialized fitness programs such as, TriFit, MicroFit and CFN Nutrition Software, Twin Oaks Member management, Constant Contact, Sony Vegas Video and Music Editing and many others.