Funda Ozmus
London
Summary
Dynamic professional with proven expertise in team management and leadership. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and end-to-end project management, consistently achieving and exceeding KPIs. Strong commercial acumen combined with attention to detail and effective communication across all levels. Recognised for a positive attitude and self-motivation to drive excellence in all tasks.
Passionate about deliverig the best fitness and wellness experience for everyone at every stage of their life,
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Regional Contract Fitness Manager
Everyone Active
South East Region
2016.06 - 2026.07
- Progressed from Fitness Motivator, Fitness Manager, Contract Fitness Manager to Regional Contract Fitness Manager in 2023.
- Responsible for managing processes to give an exceptional new member journey, increase PT revenue, improve Group Exercise attendance and increase member length of stay.
- Actively generate revenue and increase penetration through personal training services.
- Recruit, train and support a high caliber of Fitness Managers in order to drive a dynamic fitness team.
- Lead by example with a proven track record of high level personal training and group exercise class teaching.
- Manage budgets and payroll to ensure cost effective management of all fitness products.
- Empower and support Managers to develop a strong commercial understanding
Development Director (Senior Management Team)
King’s College School
Wimbledon, London
2011.01 - 2016.01
- Demonstrated expertise in high quality strategic planning, fundraising, event management, alumni relations and cultivating a community culture through inclusion and opportunity.
- Raised more than £2M year on year in corporate funding and set up a £5M endowment fund for bursaries.
- Built and managed relationships with key donors and secured annual contributions of £50K plus.
- Partnered with community organisations and businesses (B2B networking) to build a substantial local presence.
- Created a strong fundraising strategy and influenced key decision makers to support its implementation.
- Introduced a robust performance management strategy and engaged, motivated and inspired the team to aspire to, and achieve, consistence excellence.
- Planned, organised and delivered an annual calendar of high-level fundraising events.
- Implemented best business practice for the Raiser’s Edge database.
- Oversaw corporate partnerships for increased organisational visibility.
- Implemented robust stewardship plans ensuring donor retention rates remained high.
- Collaborated closely with board members on key decisions impacting organisation's future growth.
Development Manager
Colfe’s School
London
2000.01 - 2011.01
- Demonstrated expertise in alumni relations, event management and database management.
- Recruited, inspired and managed a team of volunteers.
- Conducted extensive prospect research to identify potential donors.
- Cultivated relationships with key prospects and organised engagement events to appeal to the key demographic, including gala dinners and golf days.
- Planned and organised student events including summer balls and reunions.
- Maintained the alumni database with strict adherence to DPA principles.
- Provided first class administrative support to the faculty and wider school community.
Senior PA to the Brand Director
Principles for Women, The Arcadia Group PLC
London
1993.01 - 2000.01
- Demonstrated expertise in diary & schedule management, travel arrangements and office management.
- Coordinated all team appointments and managed resources and facilities for conferences and meetings.
- Managed complex travel budgets and prepared expenses claims.
- Planned and organised road shows, marketing events, marketing campaigns and team building activities.
- Played a lead role in the preparation and presentation of key financial reports.
- Led all office administration and facilities management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
The University of Bath
Skills
- Strong Team management & leadership
- Cross-functional team building
- End to end project management
- Setting and managing KPIs
- Strong commercial acumen
- Confident communication at all levels
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Strong drive to motivate, impower and support with integrity
- Positive attitude, always with a smile!
Accomplishments
Proud recipient of EA Fitness Manager of the Year. Powerlifting finalist representing UK.
Affiliations
- A strong passion for all things fitness and willing to try anything once!
Timeline
Regional Contract Fitness Manager
Everyone Active
2016.06 - 2026.07
Development Director (Senior Management Team)
King’s College School
2011.01 - 2016.01
Development Manager
Colfe’s School
2000.01 - 2011.01
Senior PA to the Brand Director
Principles for Women, The Arcadia Group PLC
1993.01 - 2000.01
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
The University of Bath