CHRISTOPHER RUTA

3 Terrace Circle, Great Neck, New York 11021

516.304.5536
516.574.9542
cgruta521@gmail.com

PROFILE
Professional and business-savvy executive with solid record in building sales st
art-ups, state-of-the-art operations, cross-functional teams, and organizational
expansion to achieve competitive market advantages; offers strong performance o
n multi-unit and operation management, client relationship building and account
development, policy interpretation and execution, training curriculum facilitati
on, financial management and budgeting, and team leadership and collaboration. A
n inspirational leader who engages at all levels and instills a positive environ
ment for customers and employees.

CORE COMPETENCIES
- MULTI-UNIT MANAGEMENT
- PROFIT AND LOSS MANAGEMENT
- SALES AND MARKETING STRATEGIES
- SUCCESSION PLANNING
- BUDGETING AND FORECASTING
- TEAM BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP
- CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- PROFITABILITY IMPROVEMENT
- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
- Demonstrated commendable interpersonal, organizational, multitasking, an
d management skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills with exc
eptional talent in planning, decision-making, problem solving, and exceeding cus
tomer satisfaction.
- Proven background in operations management, negotiation, and employee mo
tivation. Flexible professional who adjusts rapidly to new and challenging situa
tions and works well under pressure to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Confident leader with proven ability to develop new revenue sources and
accomplish both long- and short-term corporate objectives.
- Proven performer and achiever with effective combination of persuasion a
nd consensus-building expertise. Established reputation for work efficiency and
dedication, product/service knowledge, loyalty, and dependability.
- Organizational-savvy and creating the right environment.
- Confidently interfaces with high-profile business clients and C-level ex
ecutives; able to motivate management and operating personnel to achieve maximum
results.
- Successful in managing multi-million dollar programs in a fast-paced env
ironment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL (TSI), NEW YORK, NY
Senior Vice President (2007-Present)
Vice President (2001-2007)
Senior Director of Operations (1994-2001)
Assume full responsibility in managing overall operations and activities to main
tain company growth. Ensure company is in the greatest financial position while
maintaining the most ethical and reputable practices. Provide all crucial financ
ial decisions to increase business revenue with innovative and creative ways to
ensure the most profitable outcome.
Notable Contributions:
- Managed and directed 67 clubs, consisting of more than 3,000 employees a
nd more than 200,000 active members, as well as responsibility for generating $2
20 million in revenue. Responsible for most challenging operational region in th
e company.
- Initiated expense control measures to facilitate operating costs under b
udget by 6% for 2009 and 2% year-over-year.
- Successfully launched 20 new clubs for company and effectively integrate
d 32 acquisition clubs from Boston to New York into the TSI portfolio
- Actively involved in the development of talent, including progressing th
ree senior directors into vice president level as well as effectively promoting
five club managers to district managers.
- Selected to serve as chief operating officer for five months in 2008.
- Led and supervised a team to Fitness First in Australia to learn and int
egrate their selling system into the organization.
- Accepted key priorities in region with associated action plans to develo
p and maintain results for sales, retention, and customer service.
- Inspired first-rate customer service scores within the market at all tim
es.
- Worked collaboratively with Executive and Investment Committees.
- Developed community outreach programs to drive customer traffic and comm
unity relations.

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON, WI

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Completed various management workshops through TSI and American Management Assoc
iation

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Health and Racquet Sports Association (IHRSA)
University of Wisconsin Alumni
ACTIVITIES
Participated in various fundraising and charity works for Hewlett House Club, Am
erican Diabetic Association, and Cystic Fibrosis Association

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and Oracle