Clayton Patterson
Seattle,WA
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple business ventures and leading teams of professionals to work together to achieve great things.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & CEO
Uppercut Construction LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Managing on average 3-5 projects at once anticipating and overcoming job obstacles to achieve desired objectives.
- Worked with other sub-contractors to streamline project processes.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the best pricing and terms for company profitability.
Cofounder & Chief Operations Officer
Zeiver Spirits Limited
01.2019 - Current
- Employed product and brand development to create brand awareness and customer perception
- Collaborate with vendors to perform multiple activities, such as conducting market analysis, forecasting financials, overseeing projects, executing operations and executive planning, and sustaining key partners.
- Enhanced company growth by identifying new market opportunities and developing expansion strategies.
Managing Partner and Director of Curriculum
HiEnglish
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Optimized educational quality by managing teaching standards and curriculum
- Organized professional development sessions to suggest teaching methods by answering teachers' questions
- Delivered English instruction to secondary, elementary, and adult students by upgrading speaking, writing, listening, and reading abilities.
Accounting Associate
Days for Girls
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Associated Director of Finance's effort to maintain relationships with investors and partners
- Forecasted financial reports to facilitate basic accounting and bookkeeping assistance
- Administered and evaluated accounts payable and receivable for balancing payment debts.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by consistently reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
Finance & Admin Manager - Interim CFO
NightLight International
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Interpreted financial progress by disclosing to board of directors and chief executive and operating officers
- Operated with COO and CEO to propose and arrange financial operations monthly and annually
- Employed nonprofit easy/fundly CRM online software, excel, and QuickBooks to supervise income and expenses.
Education
Post Baccalaureate - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA01.2011
Skills
- Worship Planning
- Song Selection
- Creative Direction
- Team Building
- Vocal Coaching
- Lyric Writing
- Musical Proficiency
- Interpersonal skills
- Instrumental Expertise
- Volunteer Recruitment
- DAW/ Recording/ Ableton
- Planning Center/Song Select
- GSuite
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Team Building & Training
Certification
- Google Project Management Certificate: Professional Certification in Waterfall and Agile, Google, 2022
- TEFL/TESOL Certification, International TEFL Academy, 2017
Volunteer Experience
- Contributed to poverty-stricken countries through churches: Rebuilding orphanages in Mexico | Building homes in Honduras | Volunteering in underprivileged pre-schools in the Philippines.
- Served in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts: Gutting and rebuilding homes | Removing debris | Participating at soup kitchens
Reading, Dancing, Crossfit
When I'm not working, you can find me reading, dancing, or lifting heavy things.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Founder & CEO
Uppercut Construction LLC
01.2020 - Current
Cofounder & Chief Operations Officer
Zeiver Spirits Limited
01.2019 - Current
Managing Partner and Director of Curriculum
HiEnglish
01.2017 - 01.2019
Accounting Associate
Days for Girls
11.2016 - 03.2017
Finance & Admin Manager - Interim CFO
NightLight International
01.2013 - 01.2016
Post Baccalaureate - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Western Washington University
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