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Darren Kessinger

Spokane,WA

Summary

Certified Pest Control Technician extensively trained in safety protocols. A real team player with very Strong Customer Service and Relations Experience Seeking a position in pest management with a highly established organization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Pest Control Technician

Orkin Pest Control
Spokane, WA
03.2021 - 12.2025
  • Performed inspections to identify pest infestations and recommend appropriate treatments.
  • Applied pesticides safely and effectively in residential and commercial settings.
  • Maintained accurate service records and documentation of pest control activities.
  • Educated clients on pest prevention techniques and best practices for maintaining a pest-free environment.
  • Built solid and lasting relationships with customers
  • Sold additional add on products and new accounts for commercial and residential customers

Dept Manager

Safeway
Spokane Valley, WA
09.2019 - 02.2021

Seafood Dept Manager / Butcher Block Supervisor , Team Leader

Product ordering , Dept Inventory, DSD-Ordering, Customer Service , Empower schedule writing to labor budget , Employee training

Managed small team of front counter employees to ensure superior customer service and dept safety

Pest Control Technician

Croach
Spokane, WA
03.2019 - 09.2019

Residential Pest Control Start Tech

Followed sales team and performed initial first time pest service for home owners in the Spokane and Idaho areas

Pest Control Technician

Ecolab
Spokane, WA
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Managed 115 account route with average ($18,000+) Monthly contract volume
  • Performed inspections for Sanitary and Structural conditions
  • Diagnosed and solved customer pest problems
  • Manage schedule and route to find ways to include unscheduled events into daily route
  • Provided 24/7 response as needed to customers
  • Restaurants, Hotels, Senior Living and other Commercial accounts
  • Operated spraying equipment, bait guns, and other various power/hand tools
  • Performed Rodent and other pest exclusion work including Bird Spike installation
  • Maintain company vehicle in clean, organized and proper working condition.
  • Negotiate Contracts with customers through up-selling and Non Contract / Pest Product Sales

Butcher Block Supervisor

Safeway
Spokane, WA
03.2012 - 02.2018
  • Managed Seafood dept and Crew promoting Excellent Customer Service
  • Kept dept clean according to heath dept regulations
  • Performed monthly dept inventory
  • Acquired Federal Food Safety Manager Certification

D.C.S.E. Dell Certified Systems Expert / Field Tech

Smartech / Qual-X-Serve - DELL
San Diego, CA
01.2008 - 02.2012
  • Field Service Technician for DELL home and business based warranty customers
  • Performed daily service calls with no direct supervision
  • Achieved highest rated (five star) customer satisfaction surveys every month
  • Solved complicated mission critical customer issues

Education

Public Health Pest Control License -

State Certification
Spokane, WA

PCO-General And Laws & Safety Certification - Pest Control

Washington State Certified
Washington
2025

Food Safety Manager -

Federal Certification
2020

Cert - Insect Biology And Behaviors

Ecolab Pest Elimination Academy
Saint Paul, MN
2018

Certification - Pest Management

NPMA Pest Management In Food Plants Exam
2018

Skills

  • Customer Service and Retention
  • Bed Bug Treatments
  • Pest Product Sales
  • Pest Inspections
  • Pest Exclusion Work
  • New Accounts Setup
  • Exterior Power Sprays
  • Equipment Diagrams and Logbooks
  • Rodent Expert
  • Integrated Pest Management

Timeline

Pest Control Technician

Orkin Pest Control
03.2021 - 12.2025

Dept Manager

Safeway
09.2019 - 02.2021

Pest Control Technician

Croach
03.2019 - 09.2019

Pest Control Technician

Ecolab
02.2018 - 12.2018

Butcher Block Supervisor

Safeway
03.2012 - 02.2018

D.C.S.E. Dell Certified Systems Expert / Field Tech

Smartech / Qual-X-Serve - DELL
01.2008 - 02.2012

Cert - Insect Biology And Behaviors

Ecolab Pest Elimination Academy

Certification - Pest Management

NPMA Pest Management In Food Plants Exam

Public Health Pest Control License -

State Certification

PCO-General And Laws & Safety Certification - Pest Control

Washington State Certified

Food Safety Manager -

Federal Certification
Darren Kessinger