Marlon Walton
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in operational excellence and team leadership. Skilled in driving growth and enhancing productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Collaborative and adaptable individual prioritizing meeting organizational goals. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Gold's Gym Corporate
Jamestown, NC
04.2015 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Recruited trained, and supervised qualified fitness professionals to provide exceptional service to gym members.
- Recruited interviewed, hired, and onboarded new personal trainers by identifying individuals who demonstrated strong work ethic, passion for health and fitness, and excellent communication skills.
Fitness Counselor
Gold's Gym Franchise
Richmond, VA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Instructed members on proper techniques for exercise and equipment.
- Utilized digital recordkeeping, processes and procedures as outlined by supervisor.
- Provided personal assessments for assigned members to review fitness goals, physical abilities and conditions to create personalized fitness routine.
- Offered accurate and up-to-date information and advice on fitness.
- Evaluated members' status and physical changes and made adjustments for optimal performance and improvement.
- Increased client satisfaction by developing personalized fitness plans tailored to individual goals and needs.
Therapeutic Recreation Leader
Medical Facilities Of America
Richmond, VA
12.2011 - 04.2014
- Created detailed progress reports for each patient''s records, highlighting improvements observed through consistent participation in therapeutic recreation programs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of new clients'' functional abilities, interests, preferences, strengths, limitations to develop individualized therapeutic recreation plans.
- Maintained compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements in the field of therapeutic recreation through ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
- Improved patient well-being by developing and implementing therapeutic recreation programs tailored to individual needs.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - SPORTS MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Huntington, WV05.2011
Skills
- Relationship building
- Agility and adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Employee motivation
- Decision-making
- Innovation and creativity
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Training and coaching
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
References
Patrick Jones (434) 429-9798
Jeffrey Wright (701) 213-8422
Henry Gaisford (864) 373-8104
Certification
AED/CPR
CPO (Certified Pool Operator)
Timeline
General Manager
Gold's Gym Corporate
04.2015 - Current
Fitness Counselor
Gold's Gym Franchise
01.2014 - 01.2015
Therapeutic Recreation Leader
Medical Facilities Of America
12.2011 - 04.2014
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - SPORTS MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY