amanda groth

* Motivated and coached staff of 35 Fitness Professionals to drive business objectives * Created strategic business plan monthly to ensure department is reaching $1.9 million in yearly sales * Conducted interviews using targeted selection to asses key competencies and fit for position * Monitored applicant tracking process using Taleo, confirm completion of background checks, complete all new hire paperwork, and coordinate schedules for new hire orientation * Completed payroll using Kronos, ensured employees are paid correctly, and resolved any payroll issues * Assisted employees with any benefit related questions, 401k, and paid time off * Delivered performance reviews to assess and develop talent to create succession pipeline * Implemented employee rewards and recognition program to help maintain positive environment and reduce turnover * Conducted leadership development activities for all managers * Made hiring, promotion, disciplinary, and termination decisions * Conducted weekly one-on-one meetings and large group meetings

* Collaborated with HR Managers to produce Affirmative Action Plans, coach on results of data, and assist clients through OFCCP audits * Determined and led the implementation of strategic sourcing strategies for the client to help targeted diversity needs found in Affirmative Action Plans * Consulted with managers regarding employee turnover, absenteeism, employee motivation, and recognition * Assisted managers with developing plans and strategies on performance management and disciplinary matters * Interviewed and on-boarded all new employees, conducted all exit interviews organizing feedback to help decrease turnover

* Assist Department Head in overall direction, expansion, organization and supervision of Personal Training Staff * Manage sub-team of 6 to 8 Personal Trainers to ensure individual business development and financial performance ranging from a budget of $50,000 to $60,000 per month * Develop businesses plans and goals for sub-team based on budget, previous month expectations and trainer ability * Interviewed and on boarded new Personal Trainers * Develop educational programs based on products and services sold * Personally promoted and helped to gain trainer buy-in of Life Time Fitness products and services * Consistently strive to achieve and exceed personal team revenue and sessions goals as well as personal monthly revenue and session goals * Meet with personal training staff to provide feedback and coach areas of weakness to motivate to achieve personal revenue and session goal

* Provided technical leadership and educational training to Personal Training Department * Offered educational seminars to members on metabolic testing and heart rate training * Ensured the proper marketing and implementation of heart rate monitors and metabolic testing, resulting in members improving metabolic efficiency and achieving goals in a timely manner * Responsible for Personal Training Department meeting and exceeding monthly budget 10 out of 12 months in position * Managed inventory, COGS, and marketing promotions * Conducted quality assurance checks on technicians and managed metabolic testing schedule

* Promoted and sold personal training products and services, with high rate of achievement of personal revenue goal * Developed comprehensive personal training programs that ensured clients reached Healthy Way of Life Goals * Developed and maintained 25 to 30 client hours per week with 5 to 10 metabolic assessments per week * Performed new member consultations which included assessing current fitness level, helping to set S.M.A.R.T. goals, and making recommendations for achievement * Maintained cleanliness of facility