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Arthur Stretton

Senior Operations & Program Manager
West Chester,PA

Summary

Strategic operations and program leader with 10+ years of experience driving complex, cross-functional initiatives across healthcare, fitness, and service organizations. Proven ability to translate business goals into structured execution plans, align diverse stakeholder groups, and deliver measurable results in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. Trusted partner to senior leadership with a track record of improving performance through data-driven insights, operational excellence, and strong team leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Fitness and Operations Manager

Main Line Health Fitness and Wellness Center
05.2017 - Current

Lead operational strategy and execution at our healthcare-based fitness center, overseeing staffing, programming, revenue performance, and service delivery.

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives across operations, sales, and fitness team to drive performance for 30+ staff members overseeing 500+ unique monthly clients
  • Translate organizational goals into structured execution plans, aligning staffing, scheduling, programming, and revenue targets.
  • Serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership, delivering operational insights, performance reporting, and strategic recommendations.
  • Developed and tracked KPIs across revenue, utilization, staffing efficiency, and member engagement to guide decision-making.
  • Maintained the highest staff retention rate across all company fitness centers through strong leadership, coaching, and team development.
  • Upon promotion to Head Manager, grew department sales 122% year-over-year, reaching $1.7M in annual revenue.
  • Facilitate forecasting and resource allocation for fitness operations.
  • Drive continuous process improvements to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management programs for a team of professionals.

Interim General Manager

Main Line Health Fitness and Wellness Center
04.2021 - 08.2021

Appointed to lead facility operations during a leadership transition, overseeing all business functions and executive-level coordination.

  • Served as Interim General Manager for a high-visibility healthcare fitness facility during leadership leave.
  • Led enterprise-level operational programs across staffing, finance, scheduling, and member services.
  • Coordinated execution with clinical leaders, Human Resources, and executive stakeholders.
  • Owned escalations, performance reporting, and daily operations with executive visibility.
  • Successfully maintained operational stability in a fast-changing, ambiguous environment.
  • Drove alignment across departments to ensure continuity of service and financial performance.

Operations Supervisor

ASD, Inc.
08.2012 - 07.2017

Led frontline operations in a 24/7, mission-critical service environment supporting families and funeral homes nationwide.

  • Managed and coached a team of frontline and support staff in a high-volume service operation.
  • Oversaw performance metrics, scheduling, quality assurance, and service delivery KPIs.
  • Partnered with leadership to implement operational improvements across workflows and training programs.
  • Supported business continuity initiatives in a regulated, time-sensitive environment.
  • Ensured compliance with service standards while maintaining efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exericse Science & Nutrition

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
12-2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
05.2001 -

Skills

Program & Operations Leadership

Cross-Functional Program Management Strategic Planning & Execution Executive Stakeholder Communication Process Optimization KPI Development Risk & Dependency Management

Business & Analytics

Financial & Operational Analysis Forecasting & Reporting Advanced Excel Data Synthesis Performance Dashboards

People & Systems

Team Leadership (30 Staff) Change Management Training & Development CRM & Scheduling Systems

Timeline

Interim General Manager

Main Line Health Fitness and Wellness Center
04.2021 - 08.2021

Fitness and Operations Manager

Main Line Health Fitness and Wellness Center
05.2017 - Current

Operations Supervisor

ASD, Inc.
08.2012 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Delaware County Community College
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Exericse Science & Nutrition

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Arthur StrettonSenior Operations & Program Manager