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MATHEW SCHWARTZ

New York

Summary

Detail-driven New York City-based operations and business leader in the wellness, fitness, and entertainment industries. Demonstrated success at driving complex cross-functional initiatives & leading across teams. Track record of process optimization, procedure standardization, and implementation of global management training and strategies.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Strategic Accounts Manager

Mariana Tek
New York
01.2025 - Current

• Renewed 12 enterprise-scale clients within first year, retaining multiple millions of dollars in ARR.

• Led team of Enterprise and Mid-Market Customer Success Managers, managing portfolio of high-value strategic clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.

• Redesigned client communication workflows to proactively identify needs, enhancing client relations and minimizing escalations.

• Represented Mariana Tek at industry and owner conferences as a keynote speaker and panelist.

Enterprise Customer Success Manager

Mariana Tek
New York
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Launched multi-unit franchise model clients onto software, balancing HQ business and individual franchise owner expectations.
  • Acted as escalation point for issues impacting client productivity and satisfaction, facilitating timely resolutions.
  • Identify opportunities for upsell and cross-sell services based on customers' usage.
  • Conduct training sessions for customers and brands on how to use the company's products or services efficiently.
  • Advocate internally on behalf of customers' interests during product development cycles resulting in better end products.
  • Coordinated with technical support teams, engineers, and customers to resolve escalated issues efficiently.
  • Represent Mariana Tek at owner's conferences to share high level growth and evolution of product to clients, owners, and brand leaders

VP of Operations

JECT
New York
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Organized and guided operational activation for company's first six-figure Black Friday sale, driving significant revenue growth.
  • Led cross-functional projects internally and with our business partners to improve operational efficiency and the client experience.
  • Strategized and launched multiple new products and services.
  • Restructured pricing across all service areas and led a frictionless roll out.
  • Created and led training programs on safety, sales, hospitality, and emergency protocols, enhancing team readiness and compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to define and align goals for upcoming projects and service launches, fostering accountability and focus.
  • Prepared executive briefing materials, memos and reports for meetings with staff and leadership team.

Senior Director of New Studio Openings

Barry's
New York
12.2019 - 08.2022
  • Lead new domestic studio openings for the global fitness brand, successfully opening 22 studios of our 83 total studios
  • Oversaw construction turnover to operations, ensuring timely completion of punch list items
  • Collaborated interdepartmentally to align strategies and needs across construction, development, marketing, PR, retail, operations, and executive leadership
  • Implement and educate teams on operational brand standards, policies and procedures
  • Developed and enhanced training modules and documentation to effectively onboard new teams
  • Represent Barry's in new markets and develop relationships with key new and existing partners to promote and market business
  • Strategize and initiate system wide changes to ordering and procurement process, inclusive of creating a national ordering account and enhancing vendor relationships to cut costs across the department.

Director of Operations

Barry's
New York
10.2017 - 12.2019

General Manager - NYC

Barry's
New York
08.2016 - 08.2017

Studio Manager/Hamptons Seasonal Manager

Barry's
New York
08.2015 - 08.2016

Seminar Lead/ Performer

The Fireside Theatre
Fort Atkinson
06.2007 - 05.2015
  • Led seminars and Q&A sessions for school groups of 20 to 300 students on theatre topics and the performer experience, fostering engagement and understanding of the arts
  • Oversaw safety protocols for performers and staff during multiple shows as Stage Management, while serving as production deputy for Actor's union.

Special Events Management Intern

Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista
01.2004 - 06.2005
  • Coordinated creation and operational execution of special events for Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom theme parks, enhancing guest experiences.
  • Engaged with customers to ascertain objectives and requirements for events, including meetings, conferences, and conventions, tailoring solutions to meet their needs.
  • Led team of 40+ servers and collaborated with Operations and Entertainment teams to host diverse events from 10 to 10,000 attendees, ensuring seamless execution.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Theatre

Western Michigan University

Certification

Servant Leadership Certification - ECornell

Timeline

Strategic Accounts Manager

Mariana Tek
01.2025 - Current

Enterprise Customer Success Manager

Mariana Tek
08.2023 - 01.2024

VP of Operations

JECT
09.2022 - 08.2023

Senior Director of New Studio Openings

Barry's
12.2019 - 08.2022

Director of Operations

Barry's
10.2017 - 12.2019

General Manager - NYC

Barry's
08.2016 - 08.2017

Studio Manager/Hamptons Seasonal Manager

Barry's
08.2015 - 08.2016

Seminar Lead/ Performer

The Fireside Theatre
06.2007 - 05.2015

Special Events Management Intern

Walt Disney World
01.2004 - 06.2005

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Theatre

Western Michigan University
MATHEW SCHWARTZ