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David Allen

David Allen

Madison,US

Summary

Transitioning from paperboy to management and business ownership, cultivating a rich background in sales, training, and customer engagement.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

D.A. Guitars
Madison, Ohio
11.2023 - Current
  • Develop marketing strategies to promote sales of guitars and other stringed instruments through social media channels.
  • Handle customer inquiries, providing expert advice on product selection and care.
  • As an experienced Guitar Technician, I provide expert repair and maintenance for guitars, and all stringed instruments.

Home Health Care Aide

Arcadia Home Health Care
Perry, Ohio
10.2023 - 11.2025
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.

Sales Manager/Guitar Technician

Pfabe's Music
Painesville, Ohio
03.1997 - 06.2023
  • Managed inventory levels as the store's buyer.
  • Trained team members.
  • Stringed musical instrument quality control, setup, and repair.
  • Managed online sales.
  • Oversaw sales operations on the sales floor.

Server/Bartender

John Palmer's Bistro
Chardon, Ohio
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Performed Server/Bartender duties in a fine dining atmosphere.

Server/Closing Manager

Moutain Jacks/Carvers Steakhouse
Mentor/Beachwood, Ohio
01.1985 - 01.2003
  • Performed closing procedures in a fine dining restaurant.
  • Performed as head server in a fine dining atmosphere.
  • Trained new team members.

Skills

  • Team building
  • Business operations
  • Supervision
  • Relationship development
  • Customer service
  • Problem resolution

Timeline

Owner/Operator

D.A. Guitars
11.2023 - Current

Home Health Care Aide

Arcadia Home Health Care
10.2023 - 11.2025

Server/Bartender

John Palmer's Bistro
01.2003 - 01.2008

Sales Manager/Guitar Technician

Pfabe's Music
03.1997 - 06.2023

Server/Closing Manager

Moutain Jacks/Carvers Steakhouse
01.1985 - 01.2003
David Allen