I'm a seasoned professional blending fitness operations leadership with creative photography entrepreneurship. Since 2016 I've built and led teams in fitness facilities while running a photography business, delivering outstanding client results and strong revenue growth. I collaborate with clients to capture compelling images and manage end-to-end shoots, while also leveraging project management and customer service skills to drive business success.

David Woolbert

I'm a seasoned professional blending fitness operations leadership with creative photography entrepreneurship. Since 2016 I've built and led teams in fitness facilities while running a photography business, delivering outstanding client results and strong revenue growth. I collaborate with clients to capture compelling images and manage end-to-end shoots, while also leveraging project management and customer service skills to drive business success.

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I’m a seasoned professional blending fitness operations leadership with creative photography entrepreneurship. Since 2016 I’ve built and led teams in fitness facilities while running a photography business, delivering outstanding client results and strong revenue growth.

I collaborate with clients to capture compelling images and manage end-to-end shoots, while also leveraging project management and customer service skills to drive business success.

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Work Experience

Assistant Director of Fitness and Athletics at Merage JCC of Orange County
February 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024
Manage and supervise fitness staff of up to 50 people, including Personal Trainers, Pilates Instructors, Group Fitness Managers, Fitness Coordinators, fitness attendants, and front desk staff. Hiring, training, and onboarding of new staff, while implementing continuous training and growth for current staff members. Manage and oversee all daily operations within the fitness department. Collaborate with the finance department to process payroll for all commission-based and hourly employees. Knowledge of principles and practices of best office management. Utilize problem assessment and problem-solving skills daily. Provide a high level of customer service to maximize member experience. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team. Supervisory skills, goal setting, training, monitoring, and ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Photographer / Business Owner at David Woolbert Photography
August 1, 2016 - Present
Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and deliver outstanding photographic results. Manage all aspects of photo shoots, including location scouting, lighting setup, and post-processing. Develop and maintain a strong portfolio showcasing diverse photographic styles and techniques. Ensure client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and delivering images on time and within budget.
Photographer / Business Development Specialist at Peppertree Studios
February 1, 2016 - April 1, 2020
Photograph high school sporting events, team portraits, and other contracted events. Work directly with school booster clubs, event planners, trip organizers, convention planners to coordinate and photograph events such as school sports team's yearbooks, school theater, charity fund raisers, corporate incentive trips and large group travels. Responsibilities include researching markets, identifying contacts, sending emails, mailing brochures and making introductory phone calls to explain our product.
Fitness Center Manager at Merage JCC of Orange County
August 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016
Directly supervised 10 employees coordinating schedules, overseeing daily fitness operations and providing commission reports for all personal trainers, staff and instructors. Demonstrated strong customer service skills and problem solving abilities. Increased revenue and added value by promoting services and programs to enhance the customer experience. Additional participation coaching youth sports leagues and after school programs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Business at University of Redlands
January 1, 2010 - April 1, 2014

Qualifications

CPR / AED / First Aid
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare