Summary
Overview
Work History
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GeneralManager

Elizabeth Alford

Nashville,TN

Summary

Results-driven professional with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building strong teams and managing profitable operations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

HOTWORX
02.2023 - Current
  • Started with the company from the ground up, increasing membership sales from zero to 180 members in less than 4 months.
  • Cultivated client retention through well communicated product knowledge and genuinely caring about customer's needs and goals.
  • Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Business Owner/Operator

TRAIN 615
07.2020 - 11.2022
  • Set goals and implemented sales strategies to achieve membership sales and promote growth.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on their goals.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in increased revenues.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.

Director of Operations/ Fitness Trainer

West Nash Fit Body Boot Camp
11.2017 - 07.2020
  • Managed membership sales and membership accounts
  • Used a multi-step system to follow up with leads, promoting client retention.
  • Managed procurement, inventory and facility operations.

Assistant Store Manager

Aerie- American Eagle Outfitters
11.2014 - 11.2017
  • Attained expert level of product knowledge, becoming go-to person for major sales.
  • Met or surpassed business targets regularly.

Gym Director

Hot Shots Cheerleading
01.2003 - 01.2014
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
  • Progressed from entry level coaching position to training collegiate athletes over 11 years.


Education

Counseling Psychology

Shorter College
Rome, GA
2010

Skills

  • Cultivating client retention
  • Membership Sales
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Fitness Training
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Marketing/Promotions

Timeline

General Manager

HOTWORX
02.2023 - Current

Business Owner/Operator

TRAIN 615
07.2020 - 11.2022

Director of Operations/ Fitness Trainer

West Nash Fit Body Boot Camp
11.2017 - 07.2020

Assistant Store Manager

Aerie- American Eagle Outfitters
11.2014 - 11.2017

Gym Director

Hot Shots Cheerleading
01.2003 - 01.2014

Counseling Psychology

Shorter College