David Deffley
Clinton,CT
Summary
Utilize the various learned experiences, skills, and connections for employment in a dynamic sales environment. Tap into known previous customer bases for newfound sales growth. Improve sales and trust with existing vendors and buyers through trusting interpersonal sales approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Fisherman
Self-employed
01.1998 - Current
- Navigated fishing vessel using radar, sonar and global positioning instruments.
- Worked with buyers for to assess needs and provide desired stock at favorable prices.
Warehouse Manager
Alliance Restoration
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes while adjusting to an employee base that grew from 20-60 people.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability in purchasing products and materials in excess of $700,000 annually.
Owner of Raw Bar and Oyster Farm
Block Island Oyster Company
12.2013 - 06.2019
- Established foundational processes for business operations to adhere to a vertically integrated company that including cultivation, wholesale distribution, restaurant, and catering points of sale.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Northeast Fisheries Observer
East West Technical Services
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to dynamic situations while working independently from support staff.
- Conducted and collected data on various fishing vessels to evaluate and document stock assessments.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Coastal Marine Policy and Management
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI08.2009
Skills
- Salesmanship
- Marketing
- Budget Management
- Interpersonal Relations
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Vendor Management
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- Interstate Shellfish Shippers License
- Shellfish Dealers License
- Northeast Fisheries Certified Observer
- HAACP Training and Certification
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Alliance Restoration
01.2020 - 04.2023
Owner of Raw Bar and Oyster Farm
Block Island Oyster Company
12.2013 - 06.2019
Northeast Fisheries Observer
East West Technical Services
01.2010 - 01.2013
Commercial Fisherman
Self-employed
01.1998 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Coastal Marine Policy and Management
University of Rhode Island