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Shannon May

Burlington,Canada

Summary

Energetic, hardworking, serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Planet Fitness
02.2023 - Current
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of a 12-15 person team
  • Utilization of the Workday platform for scheduling, payroll, recruiting, personal management and performance management.
  • Design strategy and work towards achieving goals for growth
  • Maintain payroll budgets and schedule accordingly
  • Ensure policies and processes are being maintained to the standard of practice
  • Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
  • Oversee recruitment and training of new employees
  • Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
  • Utilize the employee assessment process for both disciplinary action and annual team assessments
  • Prepare regular reports for upper management
  • Ensuring staff follow health and safety regulations
  • Provide solutions to issues like profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors
  • Working with club members to resolve issues in a professional manner to ensure company standards are followed


Achievements while in role include:


  • Taking on stretch assignments to clubs across the country to ensure standards are met, clubs continue to run effectively and efficiently while training new leadership and general staff.
  • Travelling to provide support with recruitment, pre-sale, coordinating with HQ staff, FMBP, and general contractors to contribute to the opening of multiple new Planet Fitness locations on the Atlantic coast and in Northern Ontario.
  • Working and training new team members in their leadership roles while offering support during their integration into role
  • Growing new clubs from hiring all levels of staff, training, initial setup, pre opening sales events, liaising with contractors and HQ staff to ensure quality control.
  • Follow up with staff after opening to ensure continued growth and development.

Assistant General Manager

Planet Fitness
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Training new team members
  • Organizing shift huddles and scheduling
  • Ordering supplies and equipment
  • Maintaining and overseeing good customer relations
  • Reviewing performance with employees
  • Ensuring overall maintenance and quality control of the gym environment

Owner/Operator

A Furry Affair Grooming Service
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Marketing
  • Accounting
  • Scheduling
  • Quality control
  • Client relations
  • General Accounting
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
  • Overseeing inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand.
  • Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.

Artillery Master Bombardier

Canadian Armed Forces
01.2000 - 01.2012
  • Lead and mentor junior NCOs and artillery personnel, ensuring they are trained, ready, and capable to carry out artillery tasks.
  • Act as a role model and maintain high standards of discipline, professionalism, and performance.
  • Manage day-to-day activities of artillery units, including deployment, training, and readiness tasks.
  • Lead and participate in advanced training programs for gunnery operations, fire support coordination, and artillery tactics.
  • Ensure personnel under their supervision meet or exceed required qualifications and certifications.
  • Develop and deliver training plans to enhance operational efficiency and readiness.
  • Maintain accurate records of personnel training, equipment maintenance, and operational performance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Provide reports to senior leaders on unit readiness, training progress, and equipment status.
  • Ensure compliance with military policies, safety regulations, and standard operating procedures.

Education

Police Foundation -

Mohawk College
01.2001

Skills

  • Quality management
  • Training and coaching
  • Operations oversight
  • Staff development
  • Recruitment
  • Multi-unit operation management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

First Aid/CPR

Timeline

General Manager

Planet Fitness
02.2023 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Planet Fitness
01.2021 - 02.2023

Owner/Operator

A Furry Affair Grooming Service
01.2011 - 01.2021

Artillery Master Bombardier

Canadian Armed Forces
01.2000 - 01.2012

Police Foundation -

Mohawk College
Shannon May