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Garret Scheckla

@garretscheckla

I lead multiple Planet Fitness clubs as an Area Manager, driving brand culture, performance, compliance, and team growth.

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a leadership role where I can drive multi-location operations, financial results, and compliance while coaching teams. I want a brand-focused culture, clear metrics, and real responsibility for growth and continuous improvement.

I’m an Area Manager at Planet Fitness, overseeing multiple clubs within a designated area. I ensure each club reflects the PF brand, culture, and values while achieving desired financial results.

I manage diverse operations remotely—supporting and guiding club leadership, setting standards and objectives, optimizing operations, and leading a team of club managers. I handle sound financial management, compliance with company policies, creative problem-solving, and performance evaluation using key metrics, while communicating updates to senior executives.

Earlier, I built strong communication and community-focused skills through roles including a Communications and Marketing Intern at Susan G. Komen of Oregon & SW Washington and Head Exercise & Swim Instructor at City of Corvallis’s Osborn Aquatic Center. I wrote and edited press releases and PSA’s, conducted interviews, and developed social content—then applied health and accessibility-focused instruction, scheduling, attendance enforcement, and onboarding.

I bring a track record of empowering teams and raising standards through the “Raving Fans” approach and active coaching. With certifications including COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Health Club & Gym Management, and CPR/First-Aid/AED, I bring readiness, responsibility, and a people-first mindset to every operation and program.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SW

Communications & Marketing Intern

Susan G. Komen of Oregon & SW Washington

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives by writing and editing stories, press releases, and PSAs, including conducting interviews. Created social media content and helped coordinate affiliate events and communications for breast health education.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign logoUU

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Master of Science, Business Management

Earned a Master of Science in Business Management in 2022.

Oregon State University logoOU

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion & Health Behavior

Activities and societies: OSU Dean’s Academic Honors Award; Active Minds Campus Mental Health Advocate; OSU Resilience Sub Committee Board Member; Beaver Hangouts peer advisor; Club Baseball team member; 2019 Leadership Conference keynote speaker ("Power of Vulnerability").

Completed a Bachelor of Science in 2019 with a major in Health Promotion & Health Behavior and a minor in Business Administration & Entrepreneurship.

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