CHRISTOPHER RUTA
Great Neck, New York 11021
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
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 Association
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,
American Diabetic Association,
and Cystic Fibrosis Association
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint), and Oracle
 516.304.5536  516.574.9542  cgruta521@gmail.com
PROFILE
Professional and business-savvy executive with solid record in building sales start-ups,
state-of-the-art operations, cross-functional teams, and organizational expansion to achieve
competitive market advantages; offers strong performance on multi-unit and operation
management, client relationship building and account development, policy interpretation and
execution, training curriculum facilitation, financial management and budgeting, and team
leadership and collaboration. An inspirational leader who engages at all levels and instills a
positive environment for customers and employees.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
 Demonstrated commendable interpersonal, organizational, multitasking, and
management skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills with exceptional
talent in planning, decision-making, problem solving, and exceeding customer
satisfaction.
 Proven background in operations management, negotiation, and employee motivation.
Flexible professional who adjusts rapidly to new and challenging situations 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 and
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 executives; able to
motivate management and operating personnel to achieve maximum results.
 Successful in managing multi-million dollar programs in a fast-paced environment.
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 maintain company
growth. Ensure company is in the greatest financial position while maintaining the most
ethical and reputable practices. Provide all crucial financial 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 and
more than 200,000 active members, as well as responsibility for generating $220
million in revenue. Responsible for most challenging operational region in the
company.
 Initiated expense control measures to facilitate operating costs under budget by
6% for 2009 and 2% year-over-year.
 Successfully launched 20 new clubs for company and effectively integrated 32
acquisition clubs from Boston to New York into the TSI portfolio
 Actively involved in the development of talent, including progressing three 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 integrate their
selling system into the organization.
 Accepted key priorities in region with associated action plans to develop and
maintain results for sales, retention, and customer service.
 Inspired first-rate customer service scores within the market at all times.
 Worked collaboratively with Executive and Investment Committees.
 Developed community outreach programs to drive customer traffic and community
relations.