Dale Gibson
Deltona
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at the US Navy, excelling in operational efficiency and performance evaluation. Adept at fostering positive environments and enhancing team productivity. Strong communicator and critical thinker, skilled in data interpretation and adaptable to fast-paced settings. Committed to achieving organizational goals through effective leadership and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Fitness Director
US Navy
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Fostered positive working environment for all employees by encouraging staff members to voice opinions and concerns without fear of reprisal.
- Set clear sales goals for each employee, tracking progress and milestones and offering support and assistance.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of all fitness equipment and explained to customers how to properly use each machine.
- Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work.
- Managed fitness centers, recreation facilities and aquatic programs with emphasis on safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
- Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality.
- Demonstrated safe and correct forms for each exercise and piece of equipment.
- Collaborated with health and wellness professionals to create and execute events, seminars and workshops on various topics.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Operations Specialist Second Class
US Navy
09.2017 - 09.2025
- Produced detailed and knowledgeable technical reports on command and field activities.
- Set up special stations to effectively relay information during periods of unavailable or compromised infrastructure.
- Monitored communications to detect important information related to current and planned military operations.
- Assisted with tactical planning by compiling and evaluating important operations and intelligence data.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Trained personnel in important first response procedures.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
Food Waiter
Brookdale Assisted Living
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to enable accurate food preparation.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pine Ridge High School
Deltona, FLSkills
- Scheduling coordination
- Operational efficiency
- Data interpretation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Situational awareness
- Communication
- Security procedures
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Performance evaluation
- Professional demeanor
- Adaptability
Certification
- Certified Adult CPR/AED, American Red Cross - April 29th, 2025 - April 29th, 2027
Timeline
Assistant Fitness Director
US Navy
07.2023 - 08.2025
Operations Specialist Second Class
US Navy
09.2017 - 09.2025
Food Waiter
Brookdale Assisted Living
03.2017 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Pine Ridge High School