I had an absolute blessed experience as the president and owner of Strive Personal Fitness Inc. My start up fitness, nutrition and physical rehabilitation center grew to be a passionate,client focused facility where each client became part of our family with a goal of achieving excellence through health and fitness. Many of our clients are mothers, fathers, business owners, medical professionals, young adults, brothers, sisters, grandparents, and all of them became our family and friends.Managed a high caliber team of 12 in complete operations of dynamic fitness, health and physical rehabilitation center. Including business planning and implementation, sales and customer service, service and program delivery, marketing and merchandising as well as financial and administrative operations.Key Achievements:> Spearheaded start-up business to highly successful operation, mirroring exceptional management, leadership and business acumen.> Built and retained top performing team with a very low staff turnover via strong teamwork culture promoting open communication, continuing education following a clear corporate mission.> Achieved and exceeded challenging annual sales targets by up to 100%, mirroring strong sales talent hinged on superior product knowledge, customer service and influencing skills.> Expanded sales by designing innovative exercises and superior equipment, field tested and procured for leading schools,retailers and state agencies including NJ State Police.> Developed and implemented programs tailored to each member's/patients specific needs, while delivering service excellence, instrumental in securing a loyal clientele of over 800.> Pioneered development, writing and compilation of company policies, procedures and protocol.

Managed dedicated, inspired team of 15 manufacturers representatives to continually drive sales, market share and revenue growth in an exciting, highly competitive niche market.Key Achievements:> Sourced and secured high caliber team that generated $9M in sales the first year alone, carving a strong teamwork culture through hands-on leadership and management initiatives.> Championed development of a two-year $20M program with a nationwide chain of retail stores, infiltrating target market and elevating market presence to drive sales and revenue growth.> Orchestrated outstanding success of complete product development operations, from idea to market including design, specifications, parts sourcing and market position.