DYLAN CARDINALI
Lockport
Summary
Health and wellness professional with strong experience in program development, team collaboration, and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing wellness initiatives, fostering supportive environment, and adapting to evolving needs. Adept at utilizing skills in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to achieve significant results. Known for reliability, flexibility, and focus on achieving high standards in health and wellness outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Director
YMCA Buffalo Niagara
04.2024 - Current
- Promoted a culture of wellness within the organization, leading workshops on stress reduction, nutrition, and exercise.
- Enhanced company profitability, implementing cost-saving measures across multiple departments.
- Implemented effective social media strategies facilitate new business and promote patronage in existing customers.
- Implemented efficient scheduling processes for staff and clients, maximizing facility usage and revenue generation.
- Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
- Led group training sessions focused on functional movement patterns, improving participants'' overall strength and mobility levels.
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
- Collaborated with management teams to establish realistic budgets that support organizational growth objectives.+-
GENERAL MANAGER
MACKINALIS RESTAURANT
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks
- Staff development of over 15 employees
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Integrated service and team management strategies to boost business profits
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations
- Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on various tasks, including resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to the bank
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes
- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
Fitness / Area Fitness Manager
CRUNCH FITNESS
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work
- Managed a department of 30 personal trainers
- Implemented effective social media strategies facilitate new business and promote patronage in existing customers
- Set clear sales goals for each employee, tracking progress and milestones and offering support and assistance as needed
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of all fitness equipment and explained to customers how to properly use each machine
- Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated safe and correct forms for each exercise and piece of equipment
- Monitored, tracked and reported on individual progress with wellness plans
- Met or exceeded monthly revenue and training goals
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
Manager of Operations
World Gym
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Increased gym membership retention by implementing personalized fitness programs and regular progress checkins.
- Streamlined facility operations by creating efficient staff schedules and maintaining an organized work environment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through swift resolution of member concerns and consistent communication with clients.
- Boosted member engagement by organizing a variety of health and wellness events, workshops, and seminars.
- Oversaw facility maintenance to ensure a clean, safe, and inviting environment for members and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health & Psychology
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY05-2026
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2023
Skills
- Website Management
- High-Volume Environments
- Training and Development
- Microsoft Office
- Wellness coaching
- Email Marketing / Email Communication
- Online Content Development
- Sales Proficiency
- Customer Relationship Management
- Prospecting and Cold Calling
- Performance Goals
- Fitness programming
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Precision Nutrition Certification
Timeline
Health and Wellness Director
YMCA Buffalo Niagara
04.2024 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
MACKINALIS RESTAURANT
05.2021 - 10.2023
Fitness / Area Fitness Manager
CRUNCH FITNESS
04.2017 - 05.2021
Manager of Operations
World Gym
09.2015 - 04.2017
First Aid/CPR Certified
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Precision Nutrition Certification
Bachelor of Science - Public Health & Psychology
SUNY Brockport
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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