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Ed Kleese

Edmond

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record of fostering growth and managing large teams, notably at Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Excelled in customer relations and small business operations, achieving consistent revenue growth and high satisfaction ratings. Stellar record of employee/management retention. Versatile; having started two businesses from ground up, in vastly different industries, having walked away from both after securing consistent growth in all measurable areas.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/General Manager

Sky Zone Trampoline Park
01.2015 - 09.2024

Managed all aspects as both Owner and GM for Indoor Trampoline Park as part of franchise group.


Oversaw build-out and managed relationships and timelines with contractors to meet the opening date goal.


Managed over 450 employees over tenure


Realized consistent year over year revenue growth


Business maintained high guest satisfaction reviews and ratings over tenure


Business remained in good standing with franchise group over tenure


Launched numerous successful marketing campaigns


Managed all financial and legal obligations including successfully navigating COVID restrictions in 2020


Was elected by peers to sit on Sky Zone Franchise Group FAC (Franchise Advisory Council) for the calendar year 2023


As part of FAC helped formulate policies and programs that were presented to the Franchise Group at large


Sold Sky Zone in September 2024

Owner

H2GLOW
09.2006 - 01.2015

Launched Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting Contracting business from scratch in September 2006.


Handled all aspects of operations including marketing, sales, and finance in addition to the hands-on execution of sprinkler system and outdoor lighting install and repairs.


Grew the business year over year for the 9 years it operated prior to selling customer list in Jan. 2015

Sales Manager

JDI Sales
02.2002 - 09.2006

Oversaw all aspects of retail sales operations including deliveries, counter sales, and vendor relations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-2001

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Vendor Relations
  • Management

Timeline

Owner/General Manager

Sky Zone Trampoline Park
01.2015 - 09.2024

Owner

H2GLOW
09.2006 - 01.2015

Sales Manager

JDI Sales
02.2002 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Oklahoma
Ed Kleese