General Manager A Team

Danny Gimondo

************@*****.*** 551-***-**** East Rutherford, NJ

SUMMARY

Seasoned fitness industry leader with 18 years of experience, including tenure as Territory General Manager overseeing six territories and managing a large team. Proven track record of exceeding sales goals, driving business growth, and implementing efficiency-improving policies. Seeking to leverage extensive management and operational expertise as a Fitness General Manager.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Crunch Signature New York, NY

Membership Director Nov 2023 - Present

• Develop and implement marketing and sales strategies to drive business growth.

• Lead a team of sales professionals to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Consistently achieve and surpass monthly individual and team sales targets. GYMGUYZ Greater Morris County

Territory General Manager Nov 2021 - May 2023

• Oversaw daily operations and strategic growth initiatives across multiple territories, ensuring effective marketing, sales, and lead management processes.

• Directed a team of 20+ trainers and 3 managers, focusing on hiring practices, staff training, and performance optimization.

• Enhanced B2B partnership development, contributing to the franchise's revenue growth and network expansion.

• Achieved a record-setting sales milestone in November 2021 by surpassing sales targets by 100%, marking the highest grossing month in the franchise's history. Orangetheory Fitness Township of Brick, NJ

Studio Manager Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

• Developed and implemented systems that enhanced productivity and customer service, resulting in sustained revenue growth and surpassing pre-COVID financial benchmarks.

• Led hiring, training, and management of sales and operations teams, as well as fitness staff, fostering high-performing teams across multiple locations.

• Streamlined studio operations by overseeing scheduling, payroll, expense reporting, and purchasing, while driving membership retention and talent recruitment efforts. Retro Fitness Paramus, NJ

Director of Fitness Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

• Increased Personal Training (PT) revenue by 297%, surpassing budget expectations for Fiscal 2018 and Year-To-Date 2019.

• Recruited and trained a new team of fitness trainers, while ensuring adherence to company standards and achieving a client retention rate of over 80%.

• Honored with the 'Retro Reboot' and 'Winners Circle' awards in 2019 for outstanding revenue growth and overall performance.

New York Sports Club Hoboken, NJ

Fitness Manager Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

• Managed a team of 15 trainers and oversaw P&L budget, emphasizing personal training (PT) membership retention to enhance monthly sales.

• Utilized member and PTM engagement tools, achieving an 80% increase in personal training monthly memberships, surpassing the monthly revenue target of $85,000. Glenpointe Spa & Fitness

Fitness Director Jan 2011 - Dec 2016

• Enhanced client retention rates to 85% and boosted member engagement by 50%, contributing to an overall elevation in customer loyalty and participation.

• Directed budget strategies that surpassed fiscal goals by 30% in 2015, achieving a record-breaking revenue year in the facility's history.

• Streamlined operational efficiencies by updating staff policies, cutting payroll expenses by 25%, and overseeing the professional development of a team of over 15 trainers. New York Sports Club

Personal Trainer Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

• Developed and implemented personalized fitness programs for clients at New York Sports Club, focusing on achieving individual health and wellness goals through comprehensive assessments, tailored exercise routines, and motivational coaching techniques.

MCRC Physical Therapy

Exercise Physiologist Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, designed and implemented personalized exercise programs, and monitored progress to optimize rehabilitation outcomes and enhance physical performance at MCRC Physical Therapy.

University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ - University Hospital Newark, NJ Assistant Director of Exercise Physiology Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

• Oversaw the development and implementation of exercise physiology programs, ensuring compliance with medical standards and enhancing patient care at University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ - University Hospital. EDUCATION

Rowan University

Bachelor of Arts, Health & Exercise Science

Glassboro, NJ

2001

CERTIFICATIONS

CPR and AED Certification

NASM Certified Personal Trainer

NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

Certified Fitness Instructor

SKILLS

Sales Management • CRM Software • Pricing • Team Management • Leadership • Budgeting • Recruiting • Operating Systems • B2B Sales • Marketing • Customer Service

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