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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications And Memberships
Interests And Community Involvement
Specialized Training And Courses
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Connor Flannery

Franksville

Summary

Dedicated to the ongoing pursuit of knowledge in health, fitness, strength, and conditioning. Leveraging collegiate, professional, and community experience to elevate the well-being and performance of individuals across all levels and backgrounds. My ultimate goal is to provide impactful training solutions rooted in scientific principles, resulting in tangible and measurable outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Better You Fitness LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • Founded and scaled a fitness business to $100K in revenue within 1.5 years, overseeing all operational, financial, and marketing aspects
  • Developed and conducted individual personal training and group fitness classes tailored to client needs
  • Integrated a PNOE metabolic unit for advanced assessments and performance tracking
  • Managed client acquisition, program design, and retention, resulting in a loyal base of over 50 active clients
  • Handled equipment maintenance and inventory management for over 30 high-end machines
  • Expanded services by hiring and mentoring a team of part-time coaches
  • Established a virtual training platform to maintain client progress remotely
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Operations Manager (Seasonal)

Apple Holler
09.2011 - Current
  • Supervised teams of 10-30 employees to maintain efficient daily operations during peak seasons
  • Directed floor plans and seating arrangements to maximize guest capacity and enhance customer satisfaction
  • Managed labor budgets and optimized staff schedules to reduce operational costs
  • Conducted inventory tracking, minimizing waste and maintaining product availability
  • Fostered a team-oriented environment, improving morale and productivity
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.

Fitness Professional

Life Time
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Instrumental in the grand opening of the Brookfield Life Time Fitness location
  • Performed metabolic assessments and designed custom cardiovascular programs
  • Led Alpha small group training classes (1-10 participants) with a 95% client retention rate
  • Ranked in the top 8 of 30 professionals for sales performance within six months
  • Fostered client relationships, focusing on long-term fitness solutions and goal attainment
  • Kept fitness areas, machines, and spaces clean and orderly for customers.
  • Taught staff and participants proper methods for best use of equipment to meet individual fitness goals.

Club Manager

Midtown Health
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Promoted to Club Manager within four months, leading all aspects of club operations
  • Oversaw fitness programming, including class development and personal training offerings
  • Coordinated successful events, such as the in-house Powerlifting Competition and 'Epic Challenge'
  • Managed annual budgets, ensuring financial health and resource optimization
  • Implemented strategies to increase member retention and customer satisfaction
  • Led weekly 'Workout of the Week' (WOW) sessions and maintained a comprehensive health and nutrition corner
  • Enhanced club membership by implementing targeted marketing strategies and exceptional customer service.
  • Increased staff performance and engagement via motivational leadership.

Performance Coach/Personal Trainer

Grind Season
02.2014 - 01.2018
  • Developed personalized training plans for athletes aged 9-22 in multiple sports
  • Conducted speed, agility, and strength training for improved athletic performance
  • Led health assessments to customize fitness programs tailored to individual goals
  • Managed social media marketing, increasing brand engagement and visibility
  • Ensured a safe and organized training environment to enhance client experience
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal athlete support, ensuring holistic growth and development.
  • Applied training techniques to improve performance both in competitive play.

Strength Coach Intern

NX Level Sports Performance
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Supported group and individual training for ages 9-70, focusing on sport-specific programming
  • Assisted in planning and executing the Wisconsin Open 2017 event
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor training load, recovery status, and overall athlete well-being, adjusting programs as needed to optimize performance outcomes.
  • Reduced injury rates by conducting thorough movement assessments and prescribing corrective exercises as needed.

Strength & Conditioning Center Assistant

The Prairie School
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with coaching staff to develop programs for various high school sports teams
  • Led team warm-ups, lifts, and conditioning sessions
  • Set up classroom equipment and organized activities.

Sports Performance Director

Integrated Heights
12.2012 - 01.2014
  • Directed strength and conditioning programs for clients aged 10 to 50+ with varying goals
  • Designed and implemented individual, small group, and team training sessions
  • Developed specialty classes including functional movement and breath work
  • Managed client scheduling and coordinated facility maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI
12.2017

High School -

Union Grove High School
01.2011

Skills

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Operational expertise
  • Leadership
  • Client retention
  • Program design
  • Coaching
  • Group fitness
  • Personal training
  • Athletic development
  • Community involvement
  • Continuous learning
  • Marketing
  • Client relations
  • Team management
  • Membership growth
  • Goal setting and monitoring
  • Problem-solving
  • Operations management

Certifications And Memberships

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association, 12/01/17
  • CPR/AED Certified, American Heart Association, 01/01/14
  • NSCA Member, 04/01/14
  • ACSM Member, 12/01/16

Interests And Community Involvement

  • Racine Raiders Semi-Professional Football Player, 2014-Present
  • 'Reading with the Raiders' Volunteer, 2014-Present, Engaged in local literacy programs for youth.
  • Apple Holler MS Walk Volunteer, 2003-Present, Participated in annual fundraising and community events.

Specialized Training And Courses

  • Exercise Prescription for Special Populations, 02/01/17
  • Scientific Strength & Conditioning Principles, 09/01/16
  • Exercise Physiology, 09/01/16

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Better You Fitness LLC
01.2021 - Current

Fitness Professional

Life Time
09.2019 - 01.2021

Club Manager

Midtown Health
01.2018 - 09.2019

Strength Coach Intern

NX Level Sports Performance
06.2017 - 12.2017

Strength & Conditioning Center Assistant

The Prairie School
01.2017 - 06.2017

Performance Coach/Personal Trainer

Grind Season
02.2014 - 01.2018

Sports Performance Director

Integrated Heights
12.2012 - 01.2014

Operations Manager (Seasonal)

Apple Holler
09.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

High School -

Union Grove High School

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