1. AMY ABERNETHY
Professional Summary
Leadership | Project Management | Organization | Operational Excellence | Health & Wellness | Training & Development
Passionate, high performing leader with 20 years of Management experience. Extensive successful background in all
aspects of business operations and development with an emphasis on customer/client experience and loyalty. Proven
proficiency in sales, retention, recruiting, staffing, training & development, budgeting, expense management, program
management, program development, staff management, and staff motivation.
Revenue Generation
Customer Service
Financial Acumen
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Fitness Programming
Marketing Strategy
Team Building
Expense Management
Public Speaking/Training
Sales & Retention
Team Motivation
Achievements
Profitable oversight of $30 million in combined revenue in multiple markets with growth in new accounts
Led 350 employees throughout the US to high standards of service, partner satisfaction and fiscal responsibility
Successfully launched a medical fitness center partnership, hiring and onboarding 54 people simultaneously
Exceeded net income at an East Coast site, earning $1.3M in net profit, up $171,000 from the previous year.
Improved ancillary revenue by 14% vs. year prior and surpassed budget by $159K in dues revenue
Successfully managed P&L responsibility, budget development, forecasting, financial management for 12 years
Developed Customer Service and Performance Evaluation training program for over 2,000 employees
Jewish Community Centers Association (JCCA)Professional Conference presenter – Orlando, 2013
Proficient in evaluating and adjusting strategy to meet changing demands of business and competitive conditions
Developed company QPR (quarterly performance report) to capture performance to deliverables across
organization with emphasis on cost control and production efficiencies
Work History
Director of Site Operations – Community & Medical Fitness 03/2014 to 12/2015
Director of Training & Development
Active Sports Clubs (formerly Club One, Inc.)
Oversight and support 6 large Fitness Centers nationwide
Owned liaison partner management, marketing plans, guest services, and equipment procurement
Exceeded goals for membership sales, fitness, aquatics, and spa revenue on a regular basis (see above)
Created and presented annual and/or bi-annual operations reports for clients at board meetings
Developed company training & development curriculum including delivering effective performance reviews, member
experience, and customer service trainings
Contributed to RFP response and presentation for new business development accounts
Regional Manager - Community & Medical Fitness Centers 05/2012 to 03/2014
Club One, Inc. – Chandler, AZ
Oversight and support for 10 Jewish Community Center (JCC) operations nationwide
Led net revenue growth from $1.5M – $2.0M in 2 years
Optimized Operations through team training, manager reporting tools, timely budget analysis, employee
development, feedback and evaluation
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2. Consulted with JCC Executive Directors to foster relationships that personify true partnership to maximize results
Implemented companywide retention plans to ensure engagement while achieving high net promoter score (NPS)
Launched and trained BeWell (SAAS) onboarding and wellness programming - both Corporate and JCC channels
General Manager 09/2009 to 05/2012
Club One, Inc. / Valley of the Sun JCC – Scottsdale, AZ
Supervised 100,000 sq. foot facility- membership sales, fitness, gf, aquatics, wellness, and spa operations
Improved YOY sales 10% on a 5000 member budget and P&L responsibility of $5M dollar operation
Created clear customer service focus with member experience as a core value
Recruited, hired, developed, and evaluated all dept. directors (fitness, aquatics, gf, spa, membership, service desk)
Collaborated with Jewish agencies to ensure cohesive branding and values permeated all programs and services
Created yearly marketing plan to increase JCC reach while enhancing reputation within the community
Senior General Manager
Club One, Inc. – Chandler, AZ
Provided operational oversight for 6 Club One fitness and wellness corporate facilities in 3 states
Supervised 6 site managers on a combined operations budget in excess of $10 million
Coordinated marketing and promotions to ensure membership and participation goals were met
Successfully integrated staff, programs, and service into the local culture and develop quality onsite programs
Maintained highest level of customer service and member experience
Recruited, developed, and evaluated Program Managers and support staff at each location
Managed P&L and budget, including sales, for locations of up to 2200 members
Operations Supervisor
Intel Corporation – Chandler, AZ
Managed Thin Films manufacturing team at Fab6 Intel plant - including operators, technicians, engineering groups in
production line. Clean room experience and expertise in managing teams created a successful, streamlined, efficient,
and harmonious team as an integral part of the production line.
Education
Master of Science: Kinesiology/ Wellness Management
California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science – Fitness in Business
California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo, CA
Affiliations & Certifications
International Health, Recreation, Sports Association JCCA – Professional Conference Presenter
American Council on Exercise American College of Sports Medicine
IDEA Health and Fitness Association – Group
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Fest – AZ fitness conference volunteer
CPR and AED Certified American Red Cross
Sexual Harassment for Managers training - 2015
Charitable Involvement
Junior Achievement AZ – Junior High volunteer
2013
Feed Your Starving Children volunteer - 2015
Hospitality Chairperson – 503C non-profit
gymnastics organization – 2009 – 2013
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Faith
Community volunteer