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Dante Del Monte

Lexington,KY

Summary

Dynamic professional with a friendly demeanor and strong problem-solving skills, experienced in retail installations at Whitehawk Retail Solutions. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in team settings while delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in managing complex projects, including the setup of bespoke displays and signage for major retailers, ensuring high-quality results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Installation/ Special Projects

Whitehawk Retail Solutions
09.2021 - Current

Remodels of retailers like Walmart, Tractor Supply, GPM and Casey convenience stores.

Move gondolas, remove old gondolas and fixtures and replace with new fixtures.

Install and replace old signage.

Expand or install new bike racks at Walmart.

On the special projects side.

Set up Samsung conventions.

Change or install new signage and displays for Samsung appliances in Lowe's Home improvement, Home Depot, Conns furniture.

Build new Bespoke displays for Samsung.

Build new tile displays for Daltile in various flooring stores nationwide.

Install, replace new, and service Primo Water displays and empty bottle return centers and printers in various stores such as Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's Home improvement, Food Lion, Safeway, and other locations.

Thoroughbred Horse Farm Worker/ Maintenance

Taylor Made Sales
02.2012 - 06.2021

Foaling Barn, delivering baby horses during the foaling season.

Worked maintenance fixing, replacing, and building new fencing.

Barn maintenance on around 15 different barns on 1100 acre farm such as stall doors, large entryway doors, some plumbing, skylights, and change lighting.

Hauled horses to and from hospital, breeding shed, and the horse sales in a gooseneck trailer.

I still work horse sales for Taylor Made, but only when my regular job is idle, which happens from time to time.

Mowed 100 paddocks a week with a 15 foot batwing, as well as annual seeding and chain harrowing during the mowing season.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Buckner Community College
Dallas, TX

High School Diploma - General Studies

Titusville High School
Titusville, FL
05.1984

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Calm under pressure
  • Verbal communication

Accomplishments

In 2010 I rode my horse Rico across the United States for a cause called Saddle Up For Suicide and Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention, in memory of my niece who committed suicide in 2003.

Am a certified gatekeeper for QPR which is Question, persuade, refer, talking to military groups, schools, and any groups that wish to be addressed on the subjects.

Certification

QPR as a gatekeeper for suicide prevention

Am a certified coal miner, but haven't worked in coal mines since 2008 when Eastern Kentucky had massive layoffs, and closed 80% of their mines.

Timeline

Retail Installation/ Special Projects

Whitehawk Retail Solutions
09.2021 - Current

Thoroughbred Horse Farm Worker/ Maintenance

Taylor Made Sales
02.2012 - 06.2021

No Degree - General Studies

Buckner Community College

High School Diploma - General Studies

Titusville High School