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US

• Drive new business by securing partnerships for corporate fitness center design, management, and consulting, while identifying opportunities to expand our service offerings.
• Collaborate with real estate developers, architects, and property managers to deliver customized fitness amenities that enhance tenant and employee well-being.
• Develop strategic relationships with corporate benefit providers to promote comprehensive wellness solutions.
• Research and evaluate emerging trends in building amenities to identify potential complementary services for our existing client base, driving value and satisfaction.
• Lead initiatives to expand First Fitness Management’s reach within the real estate and corporate wellness sectors, positioning our firm as a leader in innovative fitness center solutions.

US

• Partnered with brand’s President on client acquisition, site selection, and design, and long-term strategic planning.

Boston, MA, US

• Developed the branding and successful pre-sale of this downtown fitness center.
• Worked with architects, designers, and union contractors to execute a complicated build-out in a luxury office building.

Cambridge, MA, US

• Regularly collect data and analyze the needs of nearly 20,000 members through a survey and membership management system to determine new and unmet needs of our members. Make operational, site, and online changes in.
• Manage the design and construction of new sites and large-scale renovation projects aimed at growing membership base and improving retention.
• Lead site selection efforts, lease negotiation, and lease renewals for existing and new locations.
• Source and execute large-scale equipment purchases and capital improvement projects.
• Conducted project management efforts to design and build 4 new health clubs and 4 large scale renovations totaling more than $15MM in projects

Cambridge, MA, US

• Oversaw the relocation, design, and construction of a luxury fitness facility resulting in a 100% increase of EBITDA and cash flow compared to the prior location.

Cambridge, MA, US

• Obtained key partnerships with large employers
• Nurtured relationships with existing partners to improve fitness adaptation of their employees

Brookline, MA, US

• Created a concept focused on attracting fitness forward young professionals. Designed and built locations to accommodate more than 20,000+ workouts per month.
• Disrupted the industry as the first gym concept to operate with 100% online membership sales, eliminating the need for traditional salespeople, resulting in significantly reducing G&A and dramatically improving the.
• Led and designed a major organization restructuring and cultural rebranding aimed at improving the employee experience and creating more meaningful and rewarding careers.
• Improved member experience by implementing a closed-loop NPS feedback system resulting in a reduction in attrition by more than 10%

• Transformed the Town of Watertown into a destination for both large and small businesses
• Merged the Watertown/Belmont Chamber of Commerce with a neighboring chamber for efficiency

• NEHRSA is the New England chapter of IHRSA and provides advice, help, education, and networking events for Health and Fitness professionals in and around New England.
• Oversaw updates in legislation impacting local fitness operators under the jurisdiction of the Northeast Health and Racquet Sports Association
• Collaborated on regional trade shows and education event planning

Dorchester, MA, US

• Performed as the top leasing and sales agent

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Sustainability, Business Analytics

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

High School Diploma