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Cervantes Palmer

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Dynamic Entertainment Specialist with a proven track record at 6 Point Lounge, leveraging audio engineering and creative writing skills to enhance client experiences. Successfully negotiated vendor contracts and implemented strategies that boosted revenue. Adept at fostering relationships and resolving issues, ensuring high customer satisfaction in diverse environments.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Entertainment Specialist

Self-Employed
Tallahassee, FL
04.2000 - Current

Provided musical entertainment as a disk jockey for clients in diverse settings for events such as Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Graduation Parties, School Dances etc.

Provided leasing of audio equipment to small venues such as clubs and concerts.

Co/Owner / Manager

6 Point Lounge
Quincy, Florida
01.2015 - 12.2019
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms possible.
  • Engaged in community and industry events to network, promote the business, and stay informed on market developments.
  • Monitored expenses closely to stay within allocated budgets for each project and initiative.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance and upgrades to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly in order to maintain positive relationships.
  • Managed customer service initiatives to resolve issues promptly and maintain high satisfaction levels.
  • Monitored competitive activity and adjusted strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Building Material Sales Associate

Do It Yourself Center
Tuskegee, AL
04.2014 - 11.2014

Operated forklift to lift and move materials and large objects.Loaded proper materials while abiding by all safety and legal standards.Operated and maintained a forklift in a safe and efficient manner. Maintained and distributed various sizes of wood and other building and plumbing material to customer. Assisted store customers in selecting hardware items. Signed for deliveries form various trucks for store Items.

Residential Counselor

Florida State University College of Medicine
Tallahassee, FL
06.2006 - 08.2006

Provided supervision to all R.I.P.E. (Rural Introduction to Premedical Education) students and activities.

Provided assistance to non-emergency accidents and/or illnesses and reporting incidents to F.S.U. Director and/or Outreach Coordinator.

Ensured the well being of participants during their stay in the dormitories by supervising attendance, monitoring student behavior and maintaining appropriate security such as performing bed checks, etc.

Resolve disputes between participants by acting as mediator and facilitated a compromise.

Car Sales Associate

Courtesy Cars
Tallahassee, FL
08.2003 - 01.2004

Initiated sales of new and used automobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities and automobile features; developing and qualifying buyers and closing sales.

Senior Clerk II / Senior Clerk I / File Clerk

Department Of Corrections
Tallahassee, FL
07.1997 - 07.2000

CENTRAL VISITATION AUTHORITY- Senior Clerk II

(promoted to this position in 1999)

Performed Background checks for potential visitors to determine if individuals would pose a threat to safety, security of facility, persons and/or the order of the facility.

Answered incoming calls in reference to visitation and provided status

of approved or non approved visitation applications.

CLASSIFICATIONS DEPARTMENT- Senior Clerk I

(promoted to this position in 1998)

Maintained safe and secure operations for inmate offenders by identifying, certifying and monitoring gang activity within the State of Florida.

Provided necessary documentation through tracking of demographics, graffiti analysis, communication decoding and group profiles.

RECORDS DEPARTMENT-File Clerk (1997)

Updated, organized and maintained inmate files.

Answered incoming calls and performed other duties necessary to ensure the proper function of the office.

Field Appraiser

Property Appraisers Office
Tallahassee, FL
08.1996 - 06.1997

Located and identified all taxable property within the jurisdiction.

Provided inventory of all taxable property including quantity, quality and other characteristics deemed necessary for valuation purposes.

Determined the taxable status for each property.

Determined the market values of each taxable property (residential, commercial and industrial) class.

Calculated th assessed value of each taxable property utilizing income and expense statements and applying capitalization techniques.

Participated in the full preparation of the assessment rolls within the assigned jurisdiction.

Notified owners of the assessed values of their properties and upon appeal of the assessed value, defended the value of the property and the methods used to establish value.

Made field inspections of land, buildings and improvements with sketches.

Reviewed and analyzed data relevant to fair market value of each property.

Reviewed and discussed complaints of real property assessment with local and county board of assessment review.

Senior Clerk

Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
06.1990 - 08.1996

Greet and assist students at circulation desk.

Update student identification cards, maintained student library foes and checked periodicals in and out.

Restock books and performed other duties necessary to the proper function of the library.

Assist students with the L.U.I.S. (Library User Interface System) electronic resource system.

Cataloged books into the database of the L.U.I.S system.

Education

No Degree - Accounting

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
08-1996

Graduate Certificate - Computerized Bookkeeping

United Technical Institute
Tallahassee, FL
12-1988

Skills

  • Audio engineering
  • Creative writing
  • Video editing
  • Character development

Timeline

Co/Owner / Manager

6 Point Lounge
01.2015 - 12.2019

Building Material Sales Associate

Do It Yourself Center
04.2014 - 11.2014

Residential Counselor

Florida State University College of Medicine
06.2006 - 08.2006

Car Sales Associate

Courtesy Cars
08.2003 - 01.2004

Entertainment Specialist

Self-Employed
04.2000 - Current

Senior Clerk II / Senior Clerk I / File Clerk

Department Of Corrections
07.1997 - 07.2000

Field Appraiser

Property Appraisers Office
08.1996 - 06.1997

Senior Clerk

Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University
06.1990 - 08.1996

No Degree - Accounting

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

Graduate Certificate - Computerized Bookkeeping

United Technical Institute
Cervantes Palmer