Liza Lee Ginon-Gambino

• Founded and developed a full-service boutique Pilates and wellness studio offering reformer, mat, private training, massage therapy, infrared sauna, and red light therapy services.
• Designed and implemented the CT Core Certify Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training Program, including curriculum development, instructor manuals, competency assessments, and certification standards.
• Developed a bridge certification program for graduates of external Pilates education programs seeking CT Core Certify certification.
• Serve as Lead Instructor Trainer, mentoring instructor trainees through observation, assistant teaching, practical instruction, and competency evaluations.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and mentor instructors, massage therapists, and studio staff.
• Design, teach and program a diverse schedule of Pilates, barre, strength, interval, and specialty fitness classes for all experience levels.
• Oversee all business operations, including budgeting, payroll, vendor management, membership sales, client retention, and strategic planning.
• Direct marketing initiatives including social media campaigns, email marketing, community partnerships, promotional events, and brand development.
• Manage studio technology platforms including scheduling software, membership management, point-of-sale systems, and client communications.
• Develop studio policies, operations manuals, instructor handbooks, safety procedures, and client experience standards.
• Coordinate continuing education opportunities and professional development programs for instructors.
• Plan and execute special events, workshops, wellness retreats, and community fitness initiatives to increase member engagement and brand awareness.

• Fostered a positive company culture through mentorship and professional development opportunities for staff members at various locations throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties including Fairfield, Westport, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Danbury, Shelton and New Haven.
• Stayed current on industry trends through continued education courses, bringing innovative ideas to the facility''s programming lineup.
• Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work.
• Led fitness program development to enhance member engagement and retention.
• Implemented wellness initiatives, increasing community participation and awareness.

• Founded and operated a thriving private Pilates and fitness studio, providing personalized training, group instruction, innovative programming, and instructor development while managing all business operations.
• Created a Comprehensive Teacher Training Program in response to the industry's need for more comprehensive instructor education, developing curriculum, educational materials, and certification standards.
• Established strategic partnerships with local businesses to enhance community engagement.

Managed/Hired all group fitness staff and trained all staff on new class offerings

• Generated new fitness schedules each month with over 60 classes of all types
• Taught Weekly Small Group Training, Pilates, TRX, Barre, kickboxing, and Aerobic Classes
• Instructed Personal Training in private sessions
• Developed Small Group Fitness & Pilates programming
• Attended Yearly Corporate Franchise Instructor Events/Training
• Posted to our local Crunch Instagram page for promotional purposes

• Taught numerous Reformer, Spinning, Pilates, Kickboxing, Aerobic and Kid’s classes weekly.
• Offered Pilates & Personal Training on a regular basis in private and group sessions.
• Worked in Marketing department for sales and promotions.
• Featured in online promotional videos.

• Overseen the clubs marketing department: Created flyers & mailings, developed & updated the website and maintained the club’s in-house promotions.
• Managed the spinning program; hired staff, initiated special events & maintained upkeep on equipment.
• Offer personal training to numerous clients in one-o-one and team sessions.
• Taught several Aerobics, Kickboxing, Spinning and Kids classes on a regular basis.

• Maintained established clientele and developed new business.
• Assisted in the development of advertising promotions from design to production.

• Developed aggressive marketing strategies to increase sales.
• Launched new identity program; Created concept and design.
• Administered current client base and generated new business.

• Managed worldwide client base in addition to establishing new clientele.
• Coordinated sales promotions, attended trade shows, and developed a magazine web site.
• Solely executed the publication of two issues due to a two-month absence of publisher.

• Created sales proposals, marketing strategies and advertising budgets to increase client profitability.
• Maintained existing retail accounts while developing new accounts.
• Received Salesperson of the Month Award and won numerous sales contests.

• Performed daily activities required by derivatives and natural gas departments.
• Coordinated volume totals and commission fees with corporate office.
• Finalized contracts and confirmed transaction details.

• Managed daily activities for thirty-five children between seven and nine years old.
• Supervised two senior counselors and three counselors-in-training.
• Administrative Supervisor
• Responsible for opening and closing operations daily.
• Initiated and supervised programs, including “Teen Night.”
• Trained front desk personnel.

• Involved with entire production process and personally designed retail advertisements.
• Created advertising strategies and developed client budgets.
• Maintained existing clients and acquired new business.