CHRISTINA SHORT
Perrysburg,OH
Summary
Entrepreneurial Founder with over 18 years of experience building and scaling successful businesses in wellness and fitness industries. Proven track record of launching innovative products and services, driving revenue growth, and leading high-performing teams. Skilled in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and customer acquisition, with a history of increasing profitability and market share across multiple ventures.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Operator
Glass City Wellness
, USA
10.2006 - Current
- Company Overview: Website: glasscitywellness.com
- Spearheaded the launch and growth of a wellness business, achieving a 25% annual revenue increase over five years
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans that expanded customer base by 40%
- Oversaw financial management, reducing operational costs by 15% while maintaining service quality
- Website: glasscitywellness.com
Founder & Operator
Glass City Pilates
, USA
01.2004 - Current
- Company Overview: Website: glasscitypilates.com
- Established a successful Pilates studio, growing membership to over 200 active clients within the first two years
- Designed and executed innovative fitness programs, resulting in a 30% increase in client retention
- Managed a team of 10 instructors, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
- Website: glasscitypilates.com
Founder & Event Coordinator
Glass City Wellness Exposition Lecture
, USA
05.2009 - 08.2021
- Organized and hosted annual wellness expos, attracting over 1,000 attendees and 50+ vendors per event
- Secured sponsorships and partnerships, generating $50,000+ in revenue annually
- Delivered keynote presentations on wellness trends, establishing the event as a regional industry leader
Education
MBA - Business Administration, Global Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus
10.2014
Bachelor of Education - Public Affairs
The University of Toledo
12.1999
Associate of Applied Business - Legal Assisting Technology
The University of Toledo
06.1997
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Revenue Generation
- Operations Management
- Process Improvements
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Structuring
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Succession Planning
- Change Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Customer Acquisition
- Public Speaking
- Networking
- Social Media Management
- Financial Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Risk Assessment
- Feasibility Studies
- Trend Analysis
- Start-Up Operations
- Innovation Management
- Business Planning
- Intellectual Property
- Partnership Building
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Development, Revenue Generation, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Team Leadership, Organizational Structuring, Recruitment and Hiring, Succession Planning, Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Acquisition, Public Speaking, Networking, Social Media Management, Financial Management, Cash Flow Management, Risk Assessment, Feasibility Studies, Trend Analysis, Start-Up Operations, Innovation Management, Business Planning, Intellectual Property, Partnership Building
Timeline
Founder & Event Coordinator
Glass City Wellness Exposition Lecture
05.2009 - 08.2021
Founder & Operator
Glass City Wellness
10.2006 - Current
Founder & Operator
Glass City Pilates
01.2004 - Current
MBA - Business Administration, Global Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Education - Public Affairs
The University of Toledo
Associate of Applied Business - Legal Assisting Technology
The University of Toledo