Robert W. Rudder, SPHR, MSS, MS, HFS
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Jessica Johnson
Robert Rudder personifies Leadership. He cares about the people and they know it. They admire him for being the vulnerable, generous, engaging leader that he is. Even though Rudd has been gone from inside our YouFit walls for almost a year, his legacy remains alive through many of the lives he changed while being here. It’s rare that I visit a market and don’t talk to at least one person that was motivated by him. He is the real deal. He is always seeking more education and more knowledge not only for his own learning but so that he may know precisely how to help others grow. Robert is always an active listener and a self motivated team player. He is eager to please and always up for a challenge. Robert will bring a team together, he will communicate clearly and he will make sure the team is ready to perform. I thoroughly enjoyed my 4+ years working directly with him. He remains a trusted friend and someone I enjoy discussing emerging trends in the fitness industry with.
Elise Renzetti, PCC
I worked with Robert for the past several years and find him to be one of the greatest leaders I've personally encountered. Not only does he ensure his employees are heard, seen and greatly valued, Robert also exudes a grace and understanding of the customer first that surpasses understanding. His dynamic personality, hard work ethic and tremendous level of emotional intelligence, continually drew me in to want to learn and grow more! While working under Robert's leadership I gained, by example and through his trainings, valuable skills enabling me to carry forward to my clients and team. I fully expect to see Robert at the top of the list as one of the greater thought leaders, writers and speakers!
Corey Hilton
It’s my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Robert Rudder. As a mentee, I worked closely with Robert over a three year period. Robert showed excellent communication skills and always had a whatever-it-takes attitude. He is charismatic and well-spoken, both qualities that have served him well in his role as Senior Director of Leadership Development. He has proven himself to be a strong cultural fit at YouFit. He’s always ready to lend a helping hand to his teammates and contributes. His knowledge of Business Development, CRM, Sales, Cross Marketing, and leadership helped shaped managers across the country within the organization. I’m confident that he will surpass ones expectations in future endeavors.
Jessica Johnson
Robert Rudder personifies Leadership. He cares about the people and they know it. They admire him for being the vulnerable, generous, engaging leader that he is. Even though Rudd has been gone from inside our YouFit walls for almost a year, his legacy remains alive through many of the lives he changed while being here. It’s rare that I visit a market and don’t talk to at least one person that was motivated by him. He is the real deal. He is always seeking more education and more knowledge not only for his own learning but so that he may know precisely how to help others grow. Robert is always an active listener and a self motivated team player. He is eager to please and always up for a challenge. Robert will bring a team together, he will communicate clearly and he will make sure the team is ready to perform. I thoroughly enjoyed my 4+ years working directly with him. He remains a trusted friend and someone I enjoy discussing emerging trends in the fitness industry with.
Elise Renzetti, PCC
I worked with Robert for the past several years and find him to be one of the greatest leaders I've personally encountered. Not only does he ensure his employees are heard, seen and greatly valued, Robert also exudes a grace and understanding of the customer first that surpasses understanding. His dynamic personality, hard work ethic and tremendous level of emotional intelligence, continually drew me in to want to learn and grow more! While working under Robert's leadership I gained, by example and through his trainings, valuable skills enabling me to carry forward to my clients and team. I fully expect to see Robert at the top of the list as one of the greater thought leaders, writers and speakers!
Corey Hilton
It’s my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Robert Rudder. As a mentee, I worked closely with Robert over a three year period. Robert showed excellent communication skills and always had a whatever-it-takes attitude. He is charismatic and well-spoken, both qualities that have served him well in his role as Senior Director of Leadership Development. He has proven himself to be a strong cultural fit at YouFit. He’s always ready to lend a helping hand to his teammates and contributes. His knowledge of Business Development, CRM, Sales, Cross Marketing, and leadership helped shaped managers across the country within the organization. I’m confident that he will surpass ones expectations in future endeavors.
Jessica Johnson
Robert Rudder personifies Leadership. He cares about the people and they know it. They admire him for being the vulnerable, generous, engaging leader that he is. Even though Rudd has been gone from inside our YouFit walls for almost a year, his legacy remains alive through many of the lives he changed while being here. It’s rare that I visit a market and don’t talk to at least one person that was motivated by him. He is the real deal. He is always seeking more education and more knowledge not only for his own learning but so that he may know precisely how to help others grow. Robert is always an active listener and a self motivated team player. He is eager to please and always up for a challenge. Robert will bring a team together, he will communicate clearly and he will make sure the team is ready to perform. I thoroughly enjoyed my 4+ years working directly with him. He remains a trusted friend and someone I enjoy discussing emerging trends in the fitness industry with.
Elise Renzetti, PCC
I worked with Robert for the past several years and find him to be one of the greatest leaders I've personally encountered. Not only does he ensure his employees are heard, seen and greatly valued, Robert also exudes a grace and understanding of the customer first that surpasses understanding. His dynamic personality, hard work ethic and tremendous level of emotional intelligence, continually drew me in to want to learn and grow more! While working under Robert's leadership I gained, by example and through his trainings, valuable skills enabling me to carry forward to my clients and team. I fully expect to see Robert at the top of the list as one of the greater thought leaders, writers and speakers!
Corey Hilton
It’s my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Robert Rudder. As a mentee, I worked closely with Robert over a three year period. Robert showed excellent communication skills and always had a whatever-it-takes attitude. He is charismatic and well-spoken, both qualities that have served him well in his role as Senior Director of Leadership Development. He has proven himself to be a strong cultural fit at YouFit. He’s always ready to lend a helping hand to his teammates and contributes. His knowledge of Business Development, CRM, Sales, Cross Marketing, and leadership helped shaped managers across the country within the organization. I’m confident that he will surpass ones expectations in future endeavors.
Jessica Johnson
Robert Rudder personifies Leadership. He cares about the people and they know it. They admire him for being the vulnerable, generous, engaging leader that he is. Even though Rudd has been gone from inside our YouFit walls for almost a year, his legacy remains alive through many of the lives he changed while being here. It’s rare that I visit a market and don’t talk to at least one person that was motivated by him. He is the real deal. He is always seeking more education and more knowledge not only for his own learning but so that he may know precisely how to help others grow. Robert is always an active listener and a self motivated team player. He is eager to please and always up for a challenge. Robert will bring a team together, he will communicate clearly and he will make sure the team is ready to perform. I thoroughly enjoyed my 4+ years working directly with him. He remains a trusted friend and someone I enjoy discussing emerging trends in the fitness industry with.
Elise Renzetti, PCC
I worked with Robert for the past several years and find him to be one of the greatest leaders I've personally encountered. Not only does he ensure his employees are heard, seen and greatly valued, Robert also exudes a grace and understanding of the customer first that surpasses understanding. His dynamic personality, hard work ethic and tremendous level of emotional intelligence, continually drew me in to want to learn and grow more! While working under Robert's leadership I gained, by example and through his trainings, valuable skills enabling me to carry forward to my clients and team. I fully expect to see Robert at the top of the list as one of the greater thought leaders, writers and speakers!
Corey Hilton
It’s my pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Robert Rudder. As a mentee, I worked closely with Robert over a three year period. Robert showed excellent communication skills and always had a whatever-it-takes attitude. He is charismatic and well-spoken, both qualities that have served him well in his role as Senior Director of Leadership Development. He has proven himself to be a strong cultural fit at YouFit. He’s always ready to lend a helping hand to his teammates and contributes. His knowledge of Business Development, CRM, Sales, Cross Marketing, and leadership helped shaped managers across the country within the organization. I’m confident that he will surpass ones expectations in future endeavors.
Credentials
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Business Strategy
Cornell UniversityMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Adult Learning Theory
Association for Talent Development (ATD)Oct, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Public Speaker, Executive Coach and Trainer
The John Maxwell TeamOct, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Creating a Leadership Development Program
LinkedInSep, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
LinkedInOct, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification
HRCIDec, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Health and Fitness Specialist
American College of Sports MedicineDec, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Extended DISC
Extended DISC
Experience
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Franco's Athletic Club
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Chief Operating Officer
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Mar 2023 - Present
Oversight of three luxury clubs and the Crunch franchise location Oversight of three luxury clubs and the Crunch franchise location
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Crunch Fitness
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Director
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Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
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Club Sports Group
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Director, Florida and Michigan
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Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
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Midtown Athletic Clubs
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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General Manager
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Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
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ABPANC
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Board Of Directors
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Aug 2019 - Feb 2022
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Integrated Wellness Partners
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
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Area Director
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Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
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Vice President of Sales and Operations
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Aug 2019 - Feb 2020
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Crunch Fitness Franchise
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Operations Manager
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
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Youfit Health Clubs
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United States
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Health, Wellness and Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of Leadership Development
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
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Senior Regional Manager
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Jan 2015 - Oct 2017
Full P&L responsibility for a portfolio of 20 health clubs with annual revenues of over $15 million.
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Owner/Managing Partner
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Jul 2012 - Oct 2014
Description: Structured a business model, cultivated its development, and achieved the creation of a successful company with dramatic market share and brand identity results, that generated over $300K in new revenue, by developing return on investment (ROI) based marketing strategies designed to showcase real world value to potential clients. Evaluated client occupational health concerns to process and work closely with executive teams and align client company goals with Meridian systems, analyzing data, establishing break-even points, return on investment, and efficiency improvements, to create tailor made presentations to showcase product investment value. Provided sales leadership, client relationship management, and business development strategies for on-site wellness services to businesses all over the country, serving over 1,500 hospital system employees, with innovative services and an approach to wellness that allows companies, looking to reduce their insurance claims, a hands-on approach for their employees. Spearheaded the development of an innovative corporate health and wellness program, successfully improving the lives of hundreds of client-employees. Developed a diversified marketing plan that leveraged print, internet, and radio advertising to create community interest, and acquired over seven hundred members for the company fitness center division. Negotiated favorable terms to secure 3 corporate contracts, and achieved substantial increase in profit margins. Supervised and trained twenty five sales staff members, concentrating on customer service, needs, and solutions to create and achieve strong and loyal client relationships.
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Corporate Health and Wellness Coordinator, Exercise Specialist
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2012
Directed the development of a health/wellness plan and produced significant revenue gains. • Developed relationships with key physicians, nurse practitioners and dieticians to provide consultative support and guidance in an effort to produce the best possible health and wellness program • Consistently achieved revenue goals, substantially increased profit margins, and surpassed expectations by providing dynamic business development and department leadership Directed the development of a health/wellness plan and produced significant revenue gains. • Developed relationships with key physicians, nurse practitioners and dieticians to provide consultative support and guidance in an effort to produce the best possible health and wellness program • Consistently achieved revenue goals, substantially increased profit margins, and surpassed expectations by providing dynamic business development and department leadership
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Mountain States Health Alliance
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exercise Specialist
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Sep 2007 - Jan 2011
Tailor exercise programs for members of The Wellness Center. Tailor exercise programs for members of The Wellness Center.
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Head Baseball Coach
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Apr 2006 - Aug 2009
Head baseball coach for Summer Collegiate Baseball team. Owns franchise record for wins by a Head Coach. Head baseball coach for Summer Collegiate Baseball team. Owns franchise record for wins by a Head Coach.
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King College
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United States
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Higher Education
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Assistant Baseball Coach
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Aug 2007 - May 2008
Assist Head Coach with all daily operations of the baseball program. Assist Head Coach with all daily operations of the baseball program.
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Blue Ridge Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Baseball Coach
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Oct 2004 - May 2006
Assist Head Coach with all daily operations of the baseball program. Assist Head Coach with all daily operations of the baseball program.
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Coppin State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Assistant Baseball Coach
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Aug 2004 - May 2005
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Education
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2016 - 2022
United States Sports Academy
Doctor of Education - EdD, Sports Management (Candidate) -
2010 - 2012
United States Sports Academy
Masters of Science, Sports Management -
2008 - 2009
United States Sports Academy
Masters of Science, Sports Coaching -
2000 - 2003
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
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