Tim Shannon
Austin,TX
Summary
Revenue-Driven Fitness Leader | $250K+ Producer | Top 20 Company-Wide Performer | GM Succession Program Graduate
Results-driven Personal Training Leader and GM-in-Training with expertise in revenue growth, team performance, and member engagement in high-end fitness environments. Skilled in client relationship management, sales strategy, and performance analytics. Experienced in leading training teams, optimizing operations, and driving initiatives that improve client retention and long-term revenue.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Personal Training Leader
Life Time
Austin, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Led team of personal trainers to deliver high-quality service and achieve client satisfaction.
- Conducted regular training sessions to enhance staff knowledge and skills.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients to encourage retention and engagement.
- Monitored sales performance of trainers to identify support needs and enhance service delivery.
- Expanded customer base through word-of-mouth referrals driven by client satisfaction and positive results.
Master Personal Trainer
Life Time
Austin, TX
06.2018 - Current
- Developed personalized fitness programs to address diverse client needs and support individual fitness goals.
- Developed orthopedic exercise rehabilitation plans to help clients safely transition to pre-injury fitness programs and reduce re-injury.
- Mentored junior trainers on best practices and client interaction techniques to enhance client satisfaction and trainer effectiveness.
Aquatics Director | Personal Trainer | Group Fit
Pure Austin Fitness
Austin, TX
05.2010 - 06.2018
• Led aquatics programming, safety protocols, and stand-up paddleboarding operations, overseeing instruction and member engagement
• Delivered personal training and group fitness programming while building long-term client relationships through individualized coaching
Lead Clinical Exercise Physiologist
St. David’s Healthcare
Austin, TX
12.2009 - 05.2010
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to support safe rehabilitation and wellness outcomes
- Conducted exercise testing and developed individualized programs for clinical populations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Physiology & Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2010
Skills
Client relationship management
Revenue growth & forecasting
Team leadership & talent development
Recruiting & onboarding
Strategic planning & partnerships
P&L management & budgeting
Performance analytics
Cross-functional collaboration
Accomplishments
• #1 Club Company-Wide for Team Member Productivity, Life Time (2024)
Leadership & Community Involvement
Board of Directors — TreeFolks | Austin, TX | 2025–Present
• Support strategic initiatives and fundraising efforts for a nonprofit focused on urban forestry and environmental sustainability.
Head Coach — Austin Junior Volleyball | Austin, TX | 3 Seasons
Certification
• Exercise Physiologist (EP) — American College of Sports Medicine
Timeline
Personal Training Leader
Life Time
02.2023 - Current
Master Personal Trainer
Life Time
06.2018 - Current
Aquatics Director | Personal Trainer | Group Fit
Pure Austin Fitness
05.2010 - 06.2018
Lead Clinical Exercise Physiologist
St. David’s Healthcare
12.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Physiology & Psychology
Texas A&M University