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•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.

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• 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 response.• 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 member experience.• 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