Steve Giroux
Longmeadow
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in driving organizational success from owning and operating his own business since graduating college in 1999. Skilled in strategic planning, operational management, and fostering collaborative work environment. Known for reliability and adaptability in achieving business objectives and leading teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Giroux Bros. Martial Arts, Inc.
Wilbraham, MA
06.2019 - Current
- Founded business in 2019 with zero students.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance program offerings and increase member engagement.
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
- Implemented training programs that improved instructor performance and student retention rates.
- Fostered partnerships within the community to expand outreach and brand visibility.
President
Giroux Bros. Martial Arts, Inc.
Newtonville, MA
01.1999 - Current
- Founded business in 1999 with zero students while completing last semester of college.
- Grew revenues from $7,000 in the first year to over $450,000 annually.
- Developed and maintained a strategic direct mail quarterly newsletter marketing campaign.
- Systematized and automated entire operation to successfully operate with a minimal presence.
- Created and successfully implemented a “Leadership Training Program” to provide bench strength for employee turnaround with younger black belts within the studio.
- Successfully identity branded Giroux Bros. Martial Arts as a household name within the community.
- Raised over $50,000 for various charities including The Make A Wish Foundation.
- Featured in numerous periodicals for success in trade including the Boston Globe, Black Belt Magazine, and CKD Magazine.
- April, 2000 was feature story on NESN’s Front Row Program for winning sparring championship in Las Vegas.
- July, 2003 was awarded “Studio of the Year” by Chuck Norris at Stardust Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.
- July, 2009 was a speaker at the United Fighting Arts Federation’s Professional Development Series small business seminar at the Southpoint Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.
- July 2010 and 2011 was Grand Champion and Norris Cup recipient at the Southpoint Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.
- July 2012 was a speaker at the Martial Arts Supershow at the Venetian Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
- July 2012 was recipient of the “Wieland Norris Award” by Chuck and Aaron Norris at the Southpoint Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Nevada.
- Has written four feature articles for MA Success magazine since June, 2011.
- Has written nine blog articles for the Member Solutions Business building blog since December, 2012.
- Member of the Member Solutions Business Advisory Team and speaker at the Business Bootcamp.
- Has contributed in helping existing Member Solution clients grow by conducting a webinar on Summer Success Strategies also to be included in the Free Summer Strategy Kit for new clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accountancy, Law
Bentley University
Waltham, MA01.1999
Skills
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
- Consulting
- Integrity and ethics
- Employee relations
- Crisis management
- Operations management
- Staff training
- Sales and marketing
- Business development
- Financial management
Accomplishments
Author - In the Black, Living the American Dream by Owning and Operating Your Own Small Business. Published by Archway Publishing, 2016
Areas of Expertise
- Communication
- Sales and Marketing
- Retention
- Writing
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Lead Generation
- Automation
- Systematization
Timeline
President
Giroux Bros. Martial Arts, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
President
Giroux Bros. Martial Arts, Inc.
01.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accountancy, Law
Bentley University