Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Yvette Zabala-Garriga

Pasadena,MD
Yvette Zabala-Garriga

Summary

Army Veteran with top-level skills across multiple fields. Likeable personality and customer-focused background coupled with expertise in management, team leading, customer service, video, photography, social media, health and fitness, and the restaurant industry. Ready to tackle new challenges and build success with exciting organization.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Power Plant Fitness
Curtis Bay, MD

General Manager & Head Coach
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Led company to successful launch and growth by carrying out initial product roadmap and go-to-market strategy.
  • Managed day to day operations, training, schedules and new athlete contract negotiations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Drove business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Launched new, monthly social media post to improve visibility across all platforms.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with owners to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Increased overall athlete proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
  • Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
  • Devised lessons on introductory and advanced skills to support safe and guided athlete development.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among athletes, families and community members.
  • Maintained equipment, and facilities to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
  • Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
  • Monitored clients' progress and modified programs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with athletes by interacting with group during fitness classes.
  • Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation.
  • Demonstrated how to carry out various routines and exercises.
  • Provided fitness assessments and program planning.
  • Served as point of reference for fitness expertise within gym.
  • Designed and implemented variety of fitness instruction classes.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Built customer loyalty by smoothly executing training initiatives.
  • Increased membership enrollment by using innovative sales and promotional techniques.
  • Drove client retention, managing daily classes and individual sessions.
  • Curbed learning time by developing customer rapport during training sessions.
  • Bolstered customer satisfaction ratings by managing issues and providing dedicated service.
  • Established classes to effectively match skill and learning levels of all participants.
  • Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
  • Managed group fitness classes of up to 15 members.
  • Monitored client progress in group settings by assessing technique and form.

U.S. Army
Fort Meade, Maryland

Combat Documentation/Video Production Specialist
11.2013 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
  • Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
  • Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing.
  • Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with military points of contact.
  • Managed capture and editing of video footage to monitor consistency.
  • Developed brand content by pitching ideas, developing concepts, producing online content and contributing to effectively conveying Army messaging across all platforms .
  • Produced and edited high impact segments and stories.
  • Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for military publication.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss mission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Archived photographs on computers and servers.
  • Tracked inventory for photo products and equipment.
  • Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
  • Coordinated workshops for soldiers to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning soldier and unity priorities.
  • Trained and mentored countless new soldiers to fulfill various roles.

Education

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Associate of Science from Kinesiology
05.2023 - Current

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Associate of Applied Science from Baking And Pastry Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management
2022.09 - Current (2 years & 4 months)

Le Condon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Orlando
Orlando, FL

Associate of Science from Culinary Arts & Resturant Management
05.2012

University Overview

Classically trained in the 7 techniques of cooking, proper knife skills, meat fabrication, catering & restaurant management.

Skills

  • Department Oversight
  • Program Optimization
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Social Media Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Communication and Interpersonal Connection
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
  • Judges Certificate (2022)
  • Lesson Planning Certificate
  • Running Certificate
  • Scaling Certificate
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Anne Arundel Community College

Associate of Science from Kinesiology
05.2023 - Current

Anne Arundel Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Baking And Pastry Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management
2022.09 - Current (2 years & 4 months)

General Manager & Head Coach

Power Plant Fitness
08.2021 - Current

Combat Documentation/Video Production Specialist

U.S. Army
11.2013 - 12.2021
  • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
  • Judges Certificate (2022)
  • Lesson Planning Certificate
  • Running Certificate
  • Scaling Certificate

Le Condon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Orlando

Associate of Science from Culinary Arts & Resturant Management
Yvette Zabala-Garriga