Ryan Kirkland
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at NewSpring Church and CrossFit Electric City & Clemson, excelling in strategic planning, team leadership, and revenue growth. Spearheaded initiatives that revitalized and expanded operations, demonstrating exceptional skill in community engagement and operations management. Achieved significant membership and financial milestones, showcasing a blend of innovative marketing strategies and strong relationship-building capabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pastor
NewSpring Church
South Carolina
06.2014 - 11.2024
- Directed operations for three diverse church locations within a multi-campus organization of 13 campuses
- Successfully launched a new location, scaling it from an 8-member launch team to over 1,000 members
- Revitalized a struggling 1,200-member location by clarifying vision and mission, achieving sustained growth
- Led a groundbreaking merger of two churches, resulting in a combined weekly attendance of 2,000
- Managed teams of 6-16 staff members and oversaw volunteer teams of up to 700
- Achieved and exceeded revenue goals ($1.25M-$3M annually) through effective leadership and fundraising
- Maintained top performance in a KPI-driven environment, consistently surpassing metrics
- Championed community development, supporting both internal teams and external outreach initiatives
Gym Manager
CrossFit Electric City & CrossFit Clemson
South Carolina
11.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed daily operations for two gym locations, including client training, membership growth, and finances
- Oversaw class schedules, equipment maintenance, and staff coordination
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated coaching and support staff to ensure optimal performance
- Developed and executed marketing strategies, boosting membership retention and reducing churn
- Cultivated a positive gym culture by organizing events and fostering member engagement
- Monitored budgets, handled billing, and ensured financial stability
- Maintained safety protocols and injury prevention measures across both facilities
Education
B.S. - Kinesiology
Anderson University
Anderson, SCSkills
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Strategic Planning & Vision Execution
- Revenue Growth & Financial Oversight
- Community Engagement & Relationship Building
- Marketing & Event Coordination
- Operations Management
Key Qualifications
- Proven leadership and coaching expertise developed through pastoral and gym management roles.
- Strong track record of surpassing goals in metric-driven environments.
- Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, community building, and financial management.
Affiliations
- Collegiate Baseball Athlete
- Ironman Triathlon 140.6 finisher
- Ultramarathon 50k finisher
- Marathan 26.2 Finisher
- CrossFit Competitor
Certification
- Ramsey Solutions EntreLeadership Master Series: Completed 2016
- Emotional Intelligence Certification Training: Completed 2018
- CrossFit Level 1 Certification
Timeline
Lead Pastor
NewSpring Church
06.2014 - 11.2024
Gym Manager
CrossFit Electric City & CrossFit Clemson
11.2011 - 01.2014
B.S. - Kinesiology
Anderson University
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