John G. Wood
Performance And Project Manager, Exercise Physiologist
Edina,Minnesota
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Former Div 1 athlete excited to use leadership skills to take on any added challenge or responsibility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Head Trainer
Crunch Fitness
Blaine, MN
01.2021 - Current
- Extensive use of performance management systems and tools
- Educated employees and directed performance management processes
- Developed continuing education for existing trainers, displaying knowledge of core learning and organizational development practices
- Demonstrated high level customer service and was involved in training an average of 3 new team members each month
- Continually updated a leadership resume and honed skills by participating in various management trainings
- Supervised the work of 10 employees, increasing both crew efficiency and member retention
- Worked with all departments, including marketing and project management, to develop new ideas, initiatives, products, and services.
VP Fitness, Director of Performance and Program
Flyfeet Running, Boutique Fitness Studio
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11.2016 - 09.2020
- Attended and chaired weekly executive committee meetings, leading to the adoption of an action plan by the leadership team
- Executed company policies, procedures, and safety standards to ensure the proper cleanliness and safety of the studio and fitness equipment
- Managed the work of 20+ employees, increasing crew efficiency
- Developed top tier customer service and relationship building skills
- Directed multiple studios and departments to meet company goals
- Educating managers and employees about the value and process of performance management
- Sought challenging projects and provided unique solutions
- Intentionally developed both internal and external connections to drive revenue, and an effective, hard working team
- Developed materials to train managers on completing unbiased performance reviews
- Mentored in business, human psychology, finance, payroll and HR policies by two former Target Co
- Executive VP's
- Used data-mining capabilities to extract metrics and make informed company decisions.
Head Coach Men's and Women's Swim and Dive
Robbinsdale Area Schools
Robbinsdale, MN
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
- 2 State Champions, 5 Top-3 State Finishers
- School's first ever conference title, 4th in State
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Crafted successful training plans for varsity and junior varsity squads of more than 40 athletes.
Project Manager,Performance Director
Life Time Athletic
St. Louis Park, MN
02.2012 - 08.2017
- Worked with departments across the company, including marketing and brand management, in developing new ideas, initiatives, products, and services
- Offered strong customer service skills, keeping customers satisfied and increasing sales by an average of 15% monthly
- Provided customer service and was involved in training 3-5 new team members each month
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion with confidential information
- Effectively communicated with upper leadership team on a daily basis
- Experience coaching managers and above regarding performance improvement plans and answering relevant questions
- Used change management methodologies and models to implement organization change initiatives
- Experience with Workday HCM
- Worked with both internal managers and external business units.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Finance
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN 08.2018 - 5 2022
Master of Science - Kinesiology And Exercise Science
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN 08.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Project Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 07.2006 - 5 2012
Skills
Leadership, Content Development, Computer Science, Communication skills, Leadership, Time Management
Networking, Project Management, Writing skills, Supervising experience, Organizational skills
Performance Management, Data Analytics, JAVA, Python, React, HTML5
Training material development, Training Program Development
Team Building, Employee Onboarding
Certification
NASM
Timeline
Head Trainer
Crunch Fitness
01.2021 - Current
Certified Nutritionist
10-2020
Master of Science - Kinesiology And Exercise Science
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Finance
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
08.2018 - 5 2022
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
01-2018
Head Coach Men's and Women's Swim and Dive
Robbinsdale Area Schools
08.2017 - 03.2020
VP Fitness, Director of Performance and Program
Flyfeet Running, Boutique Fitness Studio
11.2016 - 09.2020
NASM
03-2016
Master of Arts - Project Management
Arizona State University
08.2015 - 05.2017
Project Manager,Performance Director
Life Time Athletic
02.2012 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of New Hampshire
07.2006 - 5 2012