Robert Saladino

Health and wellness leader with 20+ years of experience building member-centered programs, developing high-performing teams, and aligning wellness strategy with organizational goals. Brings a record of revenue growth, stronger retention, operational improvement, and innovative programming across higher education, nonprofit, and corporate environments.

Director of Recreation Fitness and Amenities Membership Services - Dartmouth College - Hanover, NH

(2026)

• Direct operations for the Zimmerman Fitness Center, Leverone Strength Room, and Boss Tennis Center, with more than $3 million in combined operating budgets.
• Lead strategic planning, budget forecasting, financial performance, staffing, and operating standards across multiple campus recreation venues.
• Manage and mentor 50+ student and community employees while maintaining strong member engagement, safety, and customer service.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to develop initiatives that expand participation and support the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Director of Healthy Lifestyles - YMCA of Greater New York - New York, NY

(2021 - 2025)

• Led health and wellness operations, directly managing 50+ staff and overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Partnered with branch leaders across New York City to align programming with strategic goals, contributing to a 15% increase in member satisfaction.
• Standardized operating procedures for group exercise, wellness programs, and personal training, improving efficiency and increasing revenue by 20%.
• Launched youth, adult, and family wellness initiatives that increased membership retention by 18% over 12 months.
• Strengthened hiring and onboarding practices, including interviews, background checks, negotiations, and job offers, improving employee retention by 25%.
• Presented recommendations for financial planning, capital investment, forecasting, and localized marketing, supporting a 12% increase in new memberships.

Corporate Wellness Manager / Personal Trainer - Goldman Sachs / Optum / UnitedHealthcare - New York, NY

(2017 - 2021)

• Led corporate wellness programs serving 5,000+ employees and increased wellness-package sales by 30% through tailored programming and workshops.
• Analyzed participation and business trends to identify local marketing opportunities, strengthen retention, and improve member satisfaction.
• Delivered executive presentations on leadership, motivation, human movement, and workplace wellness, increasing program visibility and engagement.
• Expanded services beyond traditional fitness by designing recovery strategies that improved utilization and supported physical recovery.
• Coached VIP and managing-director clients in strength training while maintaining a 100% return-client rate.

Corporate Wellness Manager - Point72 / Optum / UnitedHealthcare - New York, NY

(2015 - 2017)

• Streamlined hiring and onboarding for wellness staff, reducing turnover by 80%.
• Developed targeted marketing campaigns and fitness initiatives that increased program profit by 30%.
• Mentored senior staff in leadership development and workplace culture, strengthening employee engagement.
• Introduced recovery programming that included percussive therapy, compression systems, and dedicated rest environments to support long-term performance.

Corporate Wellness Program Manager - Credit Suisse / Optum / UnitedHealthcare - New York, NY

(2013 - 2015)

• Designed and launched corporate exercise programs that increased member engagement by 80% and improved client satisfaction.
• Partnered with executive leadership to strengthen hiring practices, reduce turnover, and improve employee survey results.

Master of Science - Kinesiology - Marywood University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - CUNY Queensborough Community College

Associate of Arts - General Studies - Nassau Community College