ACTIVE HoldingSpecialized Studio Manager
Apr. 2023 - Mar. 2024KuwaitI was hired as a boutique studio development and project manager for multiple brands and assigned the task of rolling out multiple boutique fitness studios across Kuwait for Xponential Fitness USA.
Overseeing the entire project from site location, construction phase to equipment ordering, to studio fit out, to recruitment and training of staff, to planning and budgeting for pre-opening processes, and standard operating procedures. A summary of my responsibilities included and not limited to:
1. Project Planning and Execution
2. Facility Development and Upgrades
3. Budget Management
4. Risk Assessment
5. Team Leadership and Communication
6. Quality Assurance and Compliance
7. Project Documentation and Reporting As a specialized Studio Manager, I also had the following duties to fulfil operationally in each branch location:
• Staff Management: Supervising and coordinating staff members, including recruitment interviewing, onboarding, and training, and performance evaluation.
• Facility Maintenance: Ensuring each Boutique studio brand is clean, well-maintained, and equipped for members’ needs.
• Scheduling: Preparing and coordinating staff and class schedules weekly and monthly and ensuring efficient use of all resources for each brand. (CycleBar, Rumble, Club Pilates and Stretch Lab)
• Customer Experience: Focusing on providing consistent and positive experiences for all new and recurring gym members.
• Safety Protocols: Implementing and enforcing safety guidelines accordingly to local standards.
• Budget Management: Working within budget constraints, forecasting sales and expenses for the year, adjusting budgets and expenses monthly. Preparing commission and over time sheets for all Instructors and staff monthly.
• Collaboration: Coordinating with the Marketing Team weekly on social calendars, social media posts, promotions and launch campaigns to boost sales and to maximize ways of generating income for each brand in the Market.