Matt Wright

Experience

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  Pennsylvania State University

  Aug 2006 - May 2007

  Research Assistant

  - Developed an understanding of the psychological determinants of exercise adherence among women and children- Implemented the day-to-day agenda contributing to research studies with a concentration on objective assessment of physical activity and physical activity interventions

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  Fitlife

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2009

  Director of PEAC Performance

  • Effectively managed guidelines set by the executive board to meet and surpass monthly revenue at 3 centers in 2 diverse markets• Developed quarterly business plans to meet the needs of the evolving fitness culture• Performed guest lecture series’ at multiple academic institutions for athletes, coaches, and athletic directors on alcohol/drug prevention• Communicated with athlete’s and their parents during monthly “meet and greet” to properly educate them on key facets of being a successful student athletePast athletes I've worked with went on to compete at the following institutions: Duke University, Penn State University, Ohio State University, University of Connecticut, Brown University, Tulane University, Towson University, George Mason University, and Temple University Show less

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  Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2012

  Director of Fitness and Coaching

  • Collaborated with Kennedy Health System to design and implement health promotion services for over 4,500 membership holders • Planned, designed, and implemented yearly budgets to substantially grow membership, personal training, and group exercise revenue• Initiated companywide teleconferences with Directors of Fitness with an emphasis on customer service through needs analysis strategies

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  Rowan University

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Adjunct Professor

  Taught: Kinesiology (3 cr.)Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr.)

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  Camden County College

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  - Evaluated the ACE Personal Training Certificate Program curriculum- Oversaw and conducted web-based meetings- Contributed to the advancement of the ACE-CPT Program across the College Taught:Exercise Technique & Prescription

  • Chairman of the Board

    Aug 2011 - May 2013

  • Adjunct Professor

    Aug 2011 - May 2012
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  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Graduate Research Assistant

  - Researched exercise adherence and cognitive performance in middle-aged adults using technology interventions- Researched the effects of fad exercise trends versus traditional training methods- Managed the exercise, technology, and cognition laboratory by monitoring daily assignments, studies, and future research projects

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  Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2018

  - Founded and developed the curriculum for Healthtrax University to educate and advance the Fitness Department- Provided training and development for General Managers, Fitness Directors and Personal Trainer hires utilizing industry gold-standard techniques related to: customer service, revenue generation, physiological training principles, sales strategy, and retention management- Built relationships with organizations in the fitness business to grow and support the evolving fitness culture - 2015 President's Award Recipient Show less

  • Regional Director of Fitness

    Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Senior Director of Fitness

    May 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Fitness Director

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
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  Sweat Industry

  Sept 2016 - now

  Consultant

  Sweat Industry is all about education and the growth of others. It's for those who have committed their lives to perspiration and inspiration. It's the symbol that says, "I am dedicating my professional life to the wellness and betterment of others by being the best professional that I can be." 'Sweat Industry is about sweat. Not just at the gym. But sweat at life.

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  Aktiv Solutions

  May 2018 - Apr 2019

  Head of Community & Education

  - Represent Aktiv globally by educating and presenting at community events, workshops, and conferences- Serve as the chief enthusiast for key Aktiv products and promoter of the problems they help solve for- Produce educational content in conjunction with Aktiv's equipment and programming partners- Connect and Inspire fellow Functional Training Ecosystem® enthusiasts towards how the exercise, work, and play environments enhance the fitness experience- Develop and execute the online and offline Community Brand Awareness Strategy- Work with engineers and product teams, to help guide the development of company reach and results Show less

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  City Fitness

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  VP of Personal Training and Programming

  Oversaw the operational budget for the fitness department and lead the drive towards $20M+ in annual membership and personal training revenues across 6 clubsProvided high level leadership/direction, ongoing training and overall management to ensure the success of the Personal Training and Program department in its entiretyPlanned, directed, and orchestrated departmental staffing, training, and performance management

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  The Fort Athletic Club

  Dec 2020 - May 2024

  Chief Growth Officer

  - Oversee, lead and manage all revenue streams as it pertains to membership, ancillary services and partnerships of a high-end, all inclusive health club- Design and develop all onboarding, training and continuing education across all departments with an emphasis on customer experience, member retention, and company culture- Create an environment that harnesses inclusivity, diversity and professional growth through programming, community events, and partnerships

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  Earn Your Stripes

  Oct 2021 - now

  Co-Founder

  Earn Your Stripes (EYS) is a military inspired workout specifically designed to bring out the soldier in all of us. It’s a fun and challenging program curated on the principals of toughness, teamwork and camaraderie.Our mission is to help members achieve maximum strength, increased endurance and a focused mindset, all within a state of the art, technologically advanced training facility. While there is a data-infused leaderboard, the competition isn’t really with others, but within each member.Some squad members may be ahead of the pack, while others may be bringing up the rear. No matter where you start, the morale will remain high through the support and encouragement from the coaches and fellow workout partners.Like any elite military unit, EYS members are a band of brothers and sisters. No one gets left behind. Fueled by grit and determination, challenges will be conquered, plateaus will be overrun, and Stripes will be earned! Each one worn with pride as a testament to hard work, perseverance and personal achievement. Show less

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  Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

  May 2024 - now

  VP of Growth and Development