Matthew Harrington

President and Founder at GymIt
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Boston

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Jenny Hymer

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Matt over the years. He is an incredible leader and an innovative thinker. He has built a fantastic team of people who care about people and who are passionate to serve. I've learned so much from Matt from his ideas for operational improvement to simple ways to make the day-to-day fun. Kudos to Matt and his team!

Blair McHaney

Matt has proven himself as an inclusive leader with the ability to get teams on the same page and to enthusiastically buy-in to a vision for his clubs. He has put his team members and the member experience at the center of that vision and delivered consistent results. Plus he is just a damn good guy....

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Experience

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • President and Founder
      • Oct 2010 - Present

      • Created a concept focused on attracting fitness forward young professionals. Designed and built locations to accommodate more than 20,000+ workouts per month. • Disrupted the industry as the first gym concept to operate with 100% online membership sales, eliminating the need for traditional salespeople, resulting in significantly reducing G&A and dramatically improving the member experience. • Led and designed a major organization restructuring and cultural rebranding aimed at improving… Show more • Created a concept focused on attracting fitness forward young professionals. Designed and built locations to accommodate more than 20,000+ workouts per month. • Disrupted the industry as the first gym concept to operate with 100% online membership sales, eliminating the need for traditional salespeople, resulting in significantly reducing G&A and dramatically improving the member experience. • Led and designed a major organization restructuring and cultural rebranding aimed at improving the employee experience and creating more meaningful and rewarding careers. • Improved member experience by implementing a closed-loop NPS feedback system resulting in a reduction in attrition by more than 10% Show less • Created a concept focused on attracting fitness forward young professionals. Designed and built locations to accommodate more than 20,000+ workouts per month. • Disrupted the industry as the first gym concept to operate with 100% online membership sales, eliminating the need for traditional salespeople, resulting in significantly reducing G&A and dramatically improving the member experience. • Led and designed a major organization restructuring and cultural rebranding aimed at improving… Show more • Created a concept focused on attracting fitness forward young professionals. Designed and built locations to accommodate more than 20,000+ workouts per month. • Disrupted the industry as the first gym concept to operate with 100% online membership sales, eliminating the need for traditional salespeople, resulting in significantly reducing G&A and dramatically improving the member experience. • Led and designed a major organization restructuring and cultural rebranding aimed at improving the employee experience and creating more meaningful and rewarding careers. • Improved member experience by implementing a closed-loop NPS feedback system resulting in a reduction in attrition by more than 10% Show less

    • United States
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Head of Business Development, Executive Team Member, and Partner (Healthworks Group)
      • Jan 2012 - Present

      • Regularly collect data and analyze the needs of nearly 20,000 members through a survey and membership management system to determine new and unmet needs of our members. Make operational, site, and online changes in response. • Manage the design and construction of new sites and large-scale renovation projects aimed at growing membership base and improving retention. • Lead site selection efforts, lease negotiation, and lease renewals for existing and new locations. • Source and… Show more • Regularly collect data and analyze the needs of nearly 20,000 members through a survey and membership management system to determine new and unmet needs of our members. Make operational, site, and online changes in response. • Manage the design and construction of new sites and large-scale renovation projects aimed at growing membership base and improving retention. • Lead site selection efforts, lease negotiation, and lease renewals for existing and new locations. • Source and execute large-scale equipment purchases and capital improvement projects. • Conducted project management efforts to design and build 4 new health clubs and 4 large scale renovations totaling more than $15MM in projects

    • Strategic Projects Manager
      • Jul 2008 - Jan 2012

      • Oversaw the relocation, design, and construction of a luxury fitness facility resulting in a 100% increase of EBITDA and cash flow compared to the prior location.

    • Corporate Sales Rep
      • Dec 2007 - Jul 2008

      • Obtained key partnerships with large employers • Nurtured relationships with existing partners to improve fitness adaptation of their employees

    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Partner
      • Feb 2016 - Present

      • Partnered with brand’s President on client acquisition, site selection, and design, and long-term strategic planning. • Partnered with brand’s President on client acquisition, site selection, and design, and long-term strategic planning.

    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Partner
      • Sep 2014 - Present

      • Developed the branding and successful pre-sale of this downtown fitness center. • Worked with architects, designers, and union contractors to execute a complicated build-out in a luxury office building. • Developed the branding and successful pre-sale of this downtown fitness center. • Worked with architects, designers, and union contractors to execute a complicated build-out in a luxury office building.

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • Member Board Of Directors
      • Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

      • Transformed the Town of Watertown into a destination for both large and small businesses • Merged the Watertown/Belmont Chamber of Commerce with a neighboring chamber for efficiency • Transformed the Town of Watertown into a destination for both large and small businesses • Merged the Watertown/Belmont Chamber of Commerce with a neighboring chamber for efficiency

    • Member Board of Directors, Chair Public Policy
      • May 2012 - May 2015

      NEHRSA is the New England chapter of IHRSA and provides advice, help, education, and networking events for Health and Fitness professionals in and around New England. • Oversaw updates in legislation impacting local fitness operators under the jurisdiction of the Northeast Health and Racquet Sports Association • Collaborated on regional trade shows and education event planning NEHRSA is the New England chapter of IHRSA and provides advice, help, education, and networking events for Health and Fitness professionals in and around New England. • Oversaw updates in legislation impacting local fitness operators under the jurisdiction of the Northeast Health and Racquet Sports Association • Collaborated on regional trade shows and education event planning

    • United States
    • Health, Wellness & Fitness
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board of Directors
      • 2013 - 2013

    • Real Estate Agent
      • Apr 2006 - Dec 2007

      • Performed as the top leasing and sales agent • Performed as the top leasing and sales agent

Education

  • MIT Sloan School of Management
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Sustainability, Business Analytics
    2020 - 2022
  • Colby College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
  • Pingree School
    High School Diploma

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