Shane Hunsinger
Flint,USA
Summary
Dynamic operations executive with a strong background in leading and transforming businesses, complemented by ownership and management of multiple successful ventures. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and driving revenue growth through strategic system implementations and effective team development. Notable achievements include a 107% profit increase at a health club and successful expansion of a fitness business during economic downturns. Prepared to leverage extensive leadership and operational expertise to drive success in an Operations Manager or Director role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
President / Owner
Milano’s Pizza
02.2021 - 08.2025
- Three pizzeria restaurants with annual revenue of more than $950k.
- Successfully purchased and operated three pizzerias. Shaped and maintained company culture, providing opportunities for the growth and development of our team as they support building a consistent, trusted brand in each community we served.
- Implemented control systems to monitor labor costs and food costs.
- Implemented restaurant-specific software to enhance customer experience and increase revenue by offering seamless online ordering and an aggressive rewards system, coupled with email marketing.
- Created detailed inventory system to reduce waste, shrinkage, and overall food costs.
- Directed operational strategies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
President /Business Owner
Milestone Lifestyle Fitness
05.2017 - 08.2020
- 16,500 square foot, full-service health club serving the Tyler community with annual revenue of more than $650K.
- Direct a full-service health club. Shape and maintain company culture, building and representing a positive brand image in the community and providing the leadership required to make the vision a reality.
- Created a new brand and rebranded an existing business. Implemented systems to create a healthy organizational culture
- Increased average dues by 8% in the first 30 months without raising prices.
- Propelled revenue by 24% and profit by 107% in the second complete year of operations.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Miramont Lifestyle Fitness
10.2002 - 11.2017
- Former group of five health clubs in Fort Collins, Colorado, with 25 sub-business units and 400+ employees.
- Hired to assist in expanding the company, a single-owner business with limited systems and procedures in place to ensure scalability, as a competitive presence in the fitness industry. Drove operational efficiency, implemented system enhancements, and supported coaching and team performance. Managed 23 department heads with 450+ employees. Administered annual budget. Created and analyzed P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
- Grew business from three to five locations (2009-2017) and increased employees from 250 to over 450 employees during severe recession (2008) by engaging with a consulting firm for a one-year project dedicated to shaping company culture in a way that improved hiring / training within the organization.
- Expanded client memberships with over 24,000 members when the company was finally sold for a premium.
- Surged revenue from approximately $8M to $12.2M annually; increased EBITDA percentage annually.
- Opened third location in 2008 giving club a significant presence in north, central, and south Fort Collins with over 2,500 memberships and profitability as a stand-alone facility in less than four years.
- Launched Miramont Preschool in 2007 serving 50+ preschool students each semester with program profitability a margin greater than 30% each year of operation; collaborated with Camp Director through creation of an in-depth business plan.
- Supported both team and operations efficiency by hiring a human resources manager to develop a comprehensive employee handbook, job descriptions, and policies that ensured compliance with federal and state employment laws.
- Created a new chart of accounts that led to significant growth by better utilizing financial and member usage data in making strategic decisions.
Mechanical Engineer
Vulcan Materials Company
07.2000 - 08.2002
- Global, Fortune 1000 company with annual sales of over $4.3B. Vulcan is North America’s leading producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand, and gravel.
- Selected to design, procurement, and construction of rock quarry material handling systems and equipment within the Vulcan Midwest Division - Illinois and Wisconsin. Interfaced with mining engineers, quarry operations personnel, and construction companies responsible for building designs. Developed and managed project budget by overseeing construction and ensuring budget adherence for each project.
- Drove operations to ensure material handling systems functioned properly by managing design and CAD drawings, procurement, site surveys, and construction.
- First engineer at the Midwest Division to incorporate 3D CAD renderings to eliminate spatial interference of materials handling equipment.
Education
MBA - Global Business
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COBachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Tactical Operations
- Global Team Leadership & Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Health & Wellness
- Hospitality
- Change Leadership
- Return on investment analysis
- Team Building & Engagement
- Coaching
- Budget Administration
- Stakeholder Relations
- Project management
- Business development
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Operations management
- Staff development
Accomplishments
- Directed a multimillion-dollar health club with multiple locations. Orchestrated a systematic approach to creating, implementing, and executing a healthy company culture. Strong mentor, teacher, and team leader.
- Expanded business from two to five locations.
- Developed chart of accounts (COA) and accounting practices for the business.
- Slashed debt from over $9M to under $5M while increasing EBITDA from 10% to 17%.
- Increased revenue to $12.2M in 2016 from $2.5M in 2002.
- Orchestrated a hiring system and effective meeting structure that trained leaders, resulting in increased workplace performance.
Timeline
President / Owner
Milano’s Pizza
02.2021 - 08.2025
President /Business Owner
Milestone Lifestyle Fitness
05.2017 - 08.2020
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Miramont Lifestyle Fitness
10.2002 - 11.2017
Mechanical Engineer
Vulcan Materials Company
07.2000 - 08.2002
MBA - Global Business
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Vanderbilt University