Earn Your Stripes (EYS) is a military inspired workout specifically designed to bring out the soldier in all of us. It’s a fun and challenging program curated on the principals of toughness, teamwork and camaraderie.Our mission is to help members achieve maximum strength, increased endurance and a focused mindset, all within a state of the art, technologically advanced training facility. While there is a data-infused leaderboard, the competition isn’t really with others, but within each member.Some squad members may be ahead of the pack, while others may be bringing up the rear. No matter where you start, the morale will remain high through the support and encouragement from the coaches and fellow workout partners.Like any elite military unit, EYS members are a band of brothers and sisters. No one gets left behind. Fueled by grit and determination, challenges will be conquered, plateaus will be overrun, and Stripes will be earned! Each one worn with pride as a testament to hard work, perseverance and personal achievement.

Sweat Industry is all about education and the growth of others. It's for those who have committed their lives to perspiration and inspiration. It's the symbol that says, "I am dedicating my professional life to the wellness and betterment of others by being the best professional that I can be." 'Sweat Industry is about sweat. Not just at the gym. But sweat at life.

- Oversee, lead and manage all revenue streams as it pertains to membership, ancillary services and partnerships of a high-end, all inclusive health club- Design and develop all onboarding, training and continuing education across all departments with an emphasis on customer experience, member retention, and company culture- Create an environment that harnesses inclusivity, diversity and professional growth through programming, community events, and partnerships

Oversaw the operational budget for the fitness department and lead the drive towards $20M+ in annual membership and personal training revenues across 6 clubsProvided high level leadership/direction, ongoing training and overall management to ensure the success of the Personal Training and Program department in its entiretyPlanned, directed, and orchestrated departmental staffing, training, and performance management

- Represent Aktiv globally by educating and presenting at community events, workshops, and conferences- Serve as the chief enthusiast for key Aktiv products and promoter of the problems they help solve for- Produce educational content in conjunction with Aktiv's equipment and programming partners- Connect and Inspire fellow Functional Training Ecosystem® enthusiasts towards how the exercise, work, and play environments enhance the fitness experience- Develop and execute the online and offline Community Brand Awareness Strategy- Work with engineers and product teams, to help guide the development of company reach and results

Served as the liaison to the VP of Fitness to reach and exceed revenues for health and wellness programming, manager assessment, and staff training across 19 centers across 8 statesCreated, developed and executed the day-to-day management of budgets and profits across fitness clubs with an emphasis on personal and small group training

- Founded and developed the curriculum for Healthtrax University to educate and advance the Fitness Department- Provided training and development for General Managers, Fitness Directors and Personal Trainer hires utilizing industry gold-standard techniques related to: customer service, revenue generation, physiological training principles, sales strategy, and retention management- Built relationships with organizations in the fitness business to grow and support the evolving fitness culture - 2015 President's Award Recipient

- Oversaw the operations of the fitness business including: 1 on 1 personal training, Small Group Training, Staff Training/Development, and Member Service- Produced over $1.5M in fitness revenue as a start up center - 2014 Director of Fitness Award Recipient- 2014 Trends Award Recipient

- Researched exercise adherence and cognitive performance in middle-aged adults using technology interventions- Researched the effects of fad exercise trends versus traditional training methods- Managed the exercise, technology, and cognition laboratory by monitoring daily assignments, studies, and future research projects

- Evaluated the ACE Personal Training Certificate Program curriculum- Oversaw and conducted web-based meetings- Contributed to the advancement of the ACE-CPT Program across the College

Taught:Exercise Technique & Prescription

• Collaborated with Kennedy Health System to design and implement health promotion services for over 4,500 membership holders • Planned, designed, and implemented yearly budgets to substantially grow membership, personal training, and group exercise revenue• Initiated companywide teleconferences with Directors of Fitness with an emphasis on customer service through needs analysis strategies

Taught: Kinesiology (3 cr.)Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr.)

• Effectively managed guidelines set by the executive board to meet and surpass monthly revenue at 3 centers in 2 diverse markets• Developed quarterly business plans to meet the needs of the evolving fitness culture• Performed guest lecture series’ at multiple academic institutions for athletes, coaches, and athletic directors on alcohol/drug prevention• Communicated with athlete’s and their parents during monthly “meet and greet” to properly educate them on key facets of being a successful student athletePast athletes I've worked with went on to compete at the following institutions: Duke University, Penn State University, Ohio State University, University of Connecticut, Brown University, Tulane University, Towson University, George Mason University, and Temple University

- Developed an understanding of the psychological determinants of exercise adherence among women and children- Implemented the day-to-day agenda contributing to research studies with a concentration on objective assessment of physical activity and physical activity interventions