David Barron
Dallas,TX
Summary
Multi-talented Regional Manager with experience managing business needs, including devising strategic plans, setting up promotions and overseeing human resources. Dedicated to creating welcoming environments to generate sales and build loyal customer base. Well-versed in handling multiple operational areas each day to drive business efficiency and necessary evolution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager- Texas
Club4 Fitness
Dallas, TX
07.2020 - Current
- Launched a new brand and opened 7 new clubs, growing the member base to 37,000 new members in a 2-year timeframe.
- Managed regional operations including sales, operations, staffing, employee training and development, building community relations, managing financials and client service.
- Analyzed regional market trends to discover new opportunities for growth.
Regional Director- Texas
EQUINOX
Dallas, TX
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed all sales and operations for the Texas market, responsible for $50M in revenue with a $30M expense budget
- Led a team of 5 General Managers and a team of 600 employees in a high-performance environment
- Launched two new extraordinarily successful clubs for Equinox in Plano and Austin, with Austin being the most successful opening in Equinox history.
- Developed and executed customer loyalty strategies that improved member experience and ultimately client retention.
Area Manager- Texas
EQUINOX
Dallas, TX
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Managed all sales and operations for the Texas market, responsible for $30M of revenue with an expense budget of $18M
- Led a team of 3 General Managers and a team of 400 employees in a high-performance environment
- Launched a new club for Equinox in the Houston market which at the time was the best opening in Equinox history.
General Manager- Dallas
EQUINOX
Dallas, TX
07.2008 - 10.2015
- Opened and helped to launch the Equinox brand in Texas, exceeding all new opening expectations
- Managed all sales and operations for the Dallas market (2 locations) and was responsible for $20M of revenue with an expense budget of $12M
- Led a team of 250 Equinox Dallas employees in an exciting and high-performance environment.
Director of Operations
MICHAEL JOHNSON PERFORMANCE
Dallas, TX
01.2007 - 07.2008
- Managed all sales and operations for the Michael Johnson Performance Center, an exciting new start up athlete performance center
- Worked with Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Johnson to create a successful business model for the MJPC.
- Coordinated a world class MJPC athlete experience for combine training participants, American and international professional teams and local student athletes.
Education
B.S. Business Administration -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY- STANISLAUS
08.1992
Completed coursework towards B.S. Business Administration -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-FRESNO
08.1990
Skills
- Business Strategy
- New Business Development
- Territory Management
- Brand Development
- Employee Development
- Customer Loyalty
- Multi-Million Dollar P&L Management
- Cost Reduction
- Sales Development
- Operational Management
- Sales and Marketing Strategies
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Regional Manager- Texas
Club4 Fitness
07.2020 - Current
Regional Director- Texas
EQUINOX
03.2019 - 03.2020
Area Manager- Texas
EQUINOX
10.2015 - 03.2019
General Manager- Dallas
EQUINOX
07.2008 - 10.2015
Director of Operations
MICHAEL JOHNSON PERFORMANCE
01.2007 - 07.2008
B.S. Business Administration -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY- STANISLAUS
Completed coursework towards B.S. Business Administration -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-FRESNO