James Newton
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Accomplished Area Director with proven personnel and operations leadership abilities. Expert in driving team success using effective motivational and management techniques. Monitors data to proactively spot and capitalize on trends.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Director Atlanta / DMV Areas
KidStrong
Atlanta, CA
12.2023 - Current
- As an Area Director I am responsible for driving sales for a territory of KidStrong centers. In this critical position, the Area Director must lead Center Directors through profit and loss management of the KidStrong brand in order to meet and exceed sales goals with a commission bonus structure in place.
- I consistently work closely with the KidStrong Center Directors to ensure that the staff and Center are looked after correctly. This helps build and maintain 70% participation in KidStrong classes.
- Set up a plan to train and mentor subordinates for ongoing success and future growth.
- Enforced KidStrong corporate policies, business practices, systems and processes.
Center Director
KidStrong
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide excellent leadership and management to create a positive, successful environment for staff and clients.
- Properly manage and exceed all KidStrong sales and operational budgets.
- Responsible for overseeing the sales process and CRM systems.
General Manager / Wellness Coordinator
Corporate Health Unlimited / CNN
Atlanta, CA
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Work with Warner Media encouraging employees to take care of their health. As a Health and Wellness Coordinator, you educate and inspire people on issues of all kinds, from mental to physical. Conduct one on one health consultations with Warner Media employees for health improvement. Also, use this information to create effective training sessions to reach the client's overall goals whether they be psychological, emotional, or physical.
Franchise Owner / Head Trainer
Burn Boot Camp
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Conduct the day-to-day operations of running a gym, including sales training, evaluation of staff, and marketing.
General Manager / Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2015 - 11.2018
- As an Orangetheory Studio Manager, I helped increase our memberships from 500 to 800 members.
- I managed the daily operations of a fast-paced, premium fitness studio; hire, train and develop the staff; and build relationships with members to ensure a fantastic experience during each and every visit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2003
Skills
- Team Management
- Staff Training and Development
- CRM: Hubspot / Mindbody / Clubready
- 13 years Gym Management Experience
- Conversational Spanish
- Meta for Business
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Area Director Atlanta / DMV Areas
KidStrong
12.2023 - Current
Center Director
KidStrong
08.2023 - 12.2023
General Manager / Wellness Coordinator
Corporate Health Unlimited / CNN
05.2021 - 08.2023
Franchise Owner / Head Trainer
Burn Boot Camp
08.2019 - 02.2021
General Manager / Coach
Orangetheory Fitness
06.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo