Dane Wilding
Heathmont
Summary
Charismatic leader with over nine years of management experience across diverse organisational scales, from small startups to large enterprises. Recognised for exceptional communication skills and a talent for fostering strong interpersonal relationships between a variety of stakeholders. Proven expertise in strategic planning, driving profitability, merchandising, executing successful marketing campaigns, optimising inventory management, and enhancing customer relations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Associate (VIC East)
My Muscle Chef
08.2024 - Current
- Directly responsible for the maintenance and performance for over 300 accounts across eastern Victoria.
- Providing ranging recommendations and ordering strategies to improve category performance for retailers.
- Executing visual merchandising strategies to showcase our products, improve customer experience and improve brand exposure.
- Maintained accurate records of all prospecting activities using CRM software tools for effective lead tracking and nurturing efforts, resulting in over 50 new retailers in FY24-25.
- Contributed to annual sales targets by consistently exceeding individual performance goals across the allocated territory.
Strength Coach & Marketing Coordinator
Elite Body Fitness
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Fitness coach responsible for prescribing and delivering fitness programs to over 30 clients for a variety of health outcomes.
- Conduct client consultations with to assess and improve their lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise habits.
- Head marketing coordinator: Social media content creation, planning and delivering local community events, Business to Business collaborations, Podcast and E-Newsletter production.
Senior Club Manager
Oslo Health & Fitness
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Senior point of contact for all club dealings.
- Responsibility for hiring, training and managing the team of administration staff and fitness instructors.
- Defining, implementing, and achieving financial objectives. Including staffing budgets, marketing budgets and general club expenses.
- Oversaw the growth of the club from grand opening to its all-time peak of 955 members.
- Responsible for the club’s social media accounts including content creation and general moderation.
Store Manager
Nutrition Warehouse Rowville
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Established monthly budgets and KPIs to ensure optimal store performance in-line with company expectations.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Marketing efforts, such as running the store Facebook page and collaborating with local businesses for promotional events.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring of new staff members.
Junior Event Supervisor
The Grand Receptions Cathies Lane
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Primary point of contact of all guests for any issues or requests throughout the event.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Deconstruction of tables, chairs and decorations after completion of an event, before reorganizing them for the following days’ event.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Major
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC02.2021
Advanced Diploma of French Language - French Language
French Ministry of Education
10-2023
Skills
- Detail-oriented problem solving
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Selling with confidence and integrity
- Lateral and creative thinking
- Hiring and training of effective teams
- Highly organised and time efficient
- Technological aptitude in both software and hardware
- Content creation and marketing strategies
- Visual merchandising
- Deep understanding of financial tools, terminology, and strategies
- Swift and thorough decision making
- French Language at C1 Level
- Spanish Language at B1 Level
Timeline
Business Development Associate (VIC East)
My Muscle Chef
08.2024 - Current
Strength Coach & Marketing Coordinator
Elite Body Fitness
09.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Club Manager
Oslo Health & Fitness
06.2020 - 09.2023
Store Manager
Nutrition Warehouse Rowville
09.2017 - 01.2020
Junior Event Supervisor
The Grand Receptions Cathies Lane
06.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Management Major
Deakin University
Advanced Diploma of French Language - French Language
French Ministry of Education
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