Daren Biggs
West Melbourne,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Blue Wave Auto Group LLC, excelling in customer relations and small business operations. Expert in building relationships and verbal communication, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and streamlined business processes. Skilled in financial management and team development, my strategic approach resulted in notable business growth and efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner Manager
Blue Wave Auto Group LLC
09.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Owner Manager
Tri State Auto Outlet
11.1995 - 12.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Welder
Addington Resources
06.1993 - 07.1995
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Mental Health Technician
Devereux Florida
12.1990 - 04.1992
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
Education
No Degree - Welding Certification
Ashland Community College And Technical Center
AshlandNo Degree - Class A CDL With Passanger Endorsment
Sun State CDL
LaBelle FL02-2025
High School Diploma -
Boyd County High School
Ashland KY05-1984
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
Bought and Sold an average of 40 cars per week for over 10 consecutive years.
Certification
Class A CDL with Passenger endorsement. Welding Mental Health Technician
Top Buyer Manheim Auto Auction Columbus OH
Bought 847 Cars at Manheim Ohio Auto Auction in 1997
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Owner Manager
Blue Wave Auto Group LLC
09.2019 - Current
Owner Manager
Tri State Auto Outlet
11.1995 - 12.2020
Welder
Addington Resources
06.1993 - 07.1995
Mental Health Technician
Devereux Florida
12.1990 - 04.1992
Class A CDL with Passenger endorsement. Welding Mental Health Technician
No Degree - Welding Certification
Ashland Community College And Technical Center
No Degree - Class A CDL With Passanger Endorsment
Sun State CDL
High School Diploma -
Boyd County High School
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