Joel Dresner
Health and Fitness Executive
Professional info
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Helped open and supervised the construction and development of several gyms, ranging from Retro Fitness to Push Fitness.
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Completely modernized and updated internal structure of the Push Fitness franchise.
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Increased sales numbers of Push Fitness flagship using a combination of both my own and six sigma methodologies.
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Secure sales goals each period for each gym, while personally maintaining a percentile closing rating of over 100%.
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Managed digital media; including social media marketing gaining media presence which ensured growth in competitive markets.
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Increased personal training revenue with fitness orientation classes and by upselling numerous image products.
Interests
Jogging,
Mud Runs,
Obstacle Course Races,
Biking,
Hiking,
Traveling,
Food,
Reading,
Skydiving,
Fitness
Volunteer Experience
& Causes
Work experience
Senior Sales Manager / Co-Manager
Push Fitness Club
January 2015 - present | Fresh Meadows, NY
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Analyze the industry and develop key initiatives to increase sales by modernizing the franchise to guarantee the best possible experience to guests, ensuring the high end luxury gym experience, resulting in record level growth.
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Play a key management role, developing and maintaining a team who focuses on collaboration, customer service and teamwork.
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Forecast requirements, prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditure and analyze accounting/financials to ensure accurate reporting.
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Research future franchise locations through comprehensive real estate knowledge, demographic reports and SWOT analysis.
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Secure sales goals each period for the gym, while maintaining a percentile closing rating of over 100%.
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Managed all aspects of customer service; provide excellent client support, assisting clients, analyzing each situation, offering advice and opinions to best fit their unique situation.
Manager
Retro Fitness
January 2012 - December 2014 (3 years) | East Meadow/Hewlett, NY
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Managed all sales processes from the introduction to closing, and achieved record breaking closure rates for new
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memberships, implemented strategies that increased enrollment, overall sales and gym goals.
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Ensured seamless operations by developing organized procedures for retail duties, inventory management, supervision and the successful training of retail staff.
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Managed digital media; including social media marketing gaining media presence and ensured growth in competitive markets.
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Oversaw personal training department and ensured team is compliant with all company policies.
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Responsible for sales and conducting of Introductory Certified Personal Training sessions and delivered proper supervision to clients which ensured they properly executed exercises.
Personal Trainer
January 2011 - December 2011 (1 year) | Woodmere, NY
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Guided clients in understanding the proper techniques of exercise and provided motivation.
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Created training programs that ensured the physical fitness and success of the client.
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Delivered personal training sessions and group fitness classes and ensured optimum success by tracking client’s progress and accurately updating their record.
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Increased personal training revenue with fitness orientation classes and by upselling numerous image products.
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Maintained fitness equipment on floor and managed operations logistics which ensured a productive business operation.
Group Fitness Instructor (Special Populations)
Peninsula Counseling Center
Health

Education
Queens College
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology and Business Administration
2015 – 2017
Hofstra University
Bachelor’s Degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
2009 – 2012

Certifications
Advanced Boxing Fitness Trainer
Boxing Fitness Institute
Starting May 2013
Boxing Fitness Trainer
Boxing Fitness Institute
Starting December 2012
Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach
American Council on Exercise
Starting August 2012
Health Coach
American Council on Exercise
Starting August 2012
Tai Chi-Chi Kung Instructor
International Fitness Professionals Association, License 303730
Starting March 2012
Personal Trainer
American Council on Exercise
Starting July 2011
Six Sigma White Belt
Aveta Business Institute
Starting June 2015
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Aveta Business Institute
