Eli McKnight
3540 VICKY CIRCLE KENNESAW,
GA 30144
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ELI MCKNIGHT
Objective
To work in an environment that allows me to continue to be in a position to help train, retain and develop team members and accomplish a team based objectives in line with company initiatives. I�d also like to be able to bring my skills over from the fitness industry, a very fast paced and competitive environment into a different field of customer service with the goal of being able to grow and develop the business side of my management acumen. I feel I can be a great asset, to a great company because I truly value people.
WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2011-April 2013 Riverstone Residential
Fitness Director
Employed as director of fitness operations for the Alexan 360 complex, including implementing a group fitness schedule, providing personal training and nutritional seminars, in addition to bootcamps and specialty classes (yoga, self defense, pilates.) Developed a series of classes and instructors as a part of the amenities program for the property
April 2012-April 2017 Life Time Athletic
Personal Training Manager
Hired as apart of the Grand Opening Team for the 100th Club of Life Time Fitness and have become involved in many growth and development programs there
Maintaining over $20,000 in Sales and Productivity for 14 consecutive months
Graduating from MIT (Manager In Training) December 2012 and receiving special recognition for having the highest passing score in 2 years
Promoted to Assistant Department Head in January 2014
Promoted to Department Head in February 2015 � since being promoted revenue has grown 15% YOY MTD and maintaining the 4th highest team member retention ranking of 125 clubs
Responsible for a $250,000 per month budget and over $2.5 million dollars in revenue for the year managing a team of 35 trainers.
April 2017-January 2018 Crunch Fitness
Regional Director of Personal Training
Recruited to Crunch for their expansion and reentry into the Georgia market. Worked with a private equity group from Florida who�d purchased the franchise rights to 22 clubs in the market to develop and kick start their staff and re-entry into the Georgia market.
Responsible for managing three health clubs, one in Johns Creek, Perimeter, & Chamblee
Charged with the hiring and development of the staff for each club, their Personal Training Manager and Manager In Training.
Traveled between each club for development meetings, human resource related issues, and general support and coaching.
Responsible for $150K in revenue amongst the three clubs. And managing the hiring, payroll, time clock and benefits of employees at each location
January 2018-May 2018 Lifetime Fitness
Member Onboarding Manager/Team Member Development Manager
Returned to Life Time to assist in the recovery of the Woodstock club in the role of Member Onboarding Manager and Team Member Development Manager.
Responsible for individual development, growth and retention of each trainers business.
Maintained and developed a staff responsible for the Onboarding of each member as they joined, the initial step to lifetime in reduction of member attrition.
Trained and developed incoming Training Manager as the club with through a transitional and recovery phase
June 2018-Current Team Octopus/Title Boxing
Lead Boxing & Kickboxing Instructor & Personal Trainer
Began working into a part time role focused on boxing and kickboxing under the guidance of Roberto Traven and Team Octopus. Lead instructor and responsible for the development and onboarding of new trainers, members and personal training programs. Currently in the Cartersville location. Also worked as a boxing instructor at Title Boxing performing similar employment duties.
Developed Packages of Success for Training
Implemented a new Member Onboarding Plan
Taught new team members class structure and technique
EDUCATION
2000-2004 duPont Manual High School Louisville, KY
Diploma
Education and performance at the, fitness/health and the performing arts, where I also competed for the Varsity football and basketball teams.
2006-2012 University of Louisville/Sullivan University
Bachelor of Science Business Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Management/Minor in Finance
Began my collegiate career at the University of Louisville, working towards a bachelor�s degree in management. Finished at Sullivan University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Minor In Finance
2019 - Current
A. T. Still University
Masters in Kinesiology Concentration in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Sports Conditioning
Currently a graduate student in online classes pursuing a Masters in Kinesiology with a concentration in Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sports Conditioning.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Former football and basketball player, I enjoy staying active and training myself and family in my free time. I can always be found playing basketball with my sons and tennis and boxing with my daughters.
Special skills include: Microsoft Office Application including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Etc. Datatrak management systems
CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross CPR/AED
Outbox Boxing Instructor Certification
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification
AFAA Personal Trainer Certification
ACTION Advanced Nutrition Certification
ACTION Certified Personal Trainer
USA Weightlifting Coach (To be completed March 2019)
National Academy of Speed Explosion Level 1 Coach
3540 VICKY CIRCLE KENNESAW,
GA 30144
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ELI MCKNIGHT
Objective
To work in an environment that allows me to continue to be in a position to help train, retain and develop team members and accomplish a team based objectives in line with company initiatives. I�d also like to be able to bring my skills over from the fitness industry, a very fast paced and competitive environment into a different field of customer service with the goal of being able to grow and develop the business side of my management acumen. I feel I can be a great asset, to a great company because I truly value people.
WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2011-April 2013 Riverstone Residential
Fitness Director
Employed as director of fitness operations for the Alexan 360 complex, including implementing a group fitness schedule, providing personal training and nutritional seminars, in addition to bootcamps and specialty classes (yoga, self defense, pilates.) Developed a series of classes and instructors as a part of the amenities program for the property
April 2012-April 2017 Life Time Athletic
Personal Training Manager
Hired as apart of the Grand Opening Team for the 100th Club of Life Time Fitness and have become involved in many growth and development programs there
Maintaining over $20,000 in Sales and Productivity for 14 consecutive months
Graduating from MIT (Manager In Training) December 2012 and receiving special recognition for having the highest passing score in 2 years
Promoted to Assistant Department Head in January 2014
Promoted to Department Head in February 2015 � since being promoted revenue has grown 15% YOY MTD and maintaining the 4th highest team member retention ranking of 125 clubs
Responsible for a $250,000 per month budget and over $2.5 million dollars in revenue for the year managing a team of 35 trainers.
April 2017-January 2018 Crunch Fitness
Regional Director of Personal Training
Recruited to Crunch for their expansion and reentry into the Georgia market. Worked with a private equity group from Florida who�d purchased the franchise rights to 22 clubs in the market to develop and kick start their staff and re-entry into the Georgia market.
Responsible for managing three health clubs, one in Johns Creek, Perimeter, & Chamblee
Charged with the hiring and development of the staff for each club, their Personal Training Manager and Manager In Training.
Traveled between each club for development meetings, human resource related issues, and general support and coaching.
Responsible for $150K in revenue amongst the three clubs. And managing the hiring, payroll, time clock and benefits of employees at each location
January 2018-May 2018 Lifetime Fitness
Member Onboarding Manager/Team Member Development Manager
Returned to Life Time to assist in the recovery of the Woodstock club in the role of Member Onboarding Manager and Team Member Development Manager.
Responsible for individual development, growth and retention of each trainers business.
Maintained and developed a staff responsible for the Onboarding of each member as they joined, the initial step to lifetime in reduction of member attrition.
Trained and developed incoming Training Manager as the club with through a transitional and recovery phase
June 2018-Current Team Octopus/Title Boxing
Lead Boxing & Kickboxing Instructor & Personal Trainer
Began working into a part time role focused on boxing and kickboxing under the guidance of Roberto Traven and Team Octopus. Lead instructor and responsible for the development and onboarding of new trainers, members and personal training programs. Currently in the Cartersville location. Also worked as a boxing instructor at Title Boxing performing similar employment duties.
Developed Packages of Success for Training
Implemented a new Member Onboarding Plan
Taught new team members class structure and technique
EDUCATION
2000-2004 duPont Manual High School Louisville, KY
Diploma
Education and performance at the, fitness/health and the performing arts, where I also competed for the Varsity football and basketball teams.
2006-2012 University of Louisville/Sullivan University
Bachelor of Science Business Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Management/Minor in Finance
Began my collegiate career at the University of Louisville, working towards a bachelor�s degree in management. Finished at Sullivan University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Minor In Finance
2019 - Current
A. T. Still University
Masters in Kinesiology Concentration in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Sports Conditioning
Currently a graduate student in online classes pursuing a Masters in Kinesiology with a concentration in Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Sports Conditioning.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Former football and basketball player, I enjoy staying active and training myself and family in my free time. I can always be found playing basketball with my sons and tennis and boxing with my daughters.
Special skills include: Microsoft Office Application including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Etc. Datatrak management systems
CERTIFICATIONS
American Red Cross CPR/AED
Outbox Boxing Instructor Certification
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification
AFAA Personal Trainer Certification
ACTION Advanced Nutrition Certification
ACTION Certified Personal Trainer
USA Weightlifting Coach (To be completed March 2019)
National Academy of Speed Explosion Level 1 Coach