DAVID DEVINE
Lakeland
Summary
Knowledgeable Professional with solid background in Career Services coordination.
Successfully supported career development initiatives and facilitated numerous career workshops to enhance student employability. Demonstrated ability in counseling and resume building, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills.
Genuine Caregiver's Heart who seeks to understand needs, provide appropriate solutions, and deliver positive results for the young adults.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Service Coordinator
Eckerd Connects Project Bridge
04.2019 - Current
- Mentor for young adults that have been given a second chance, by continuing to grow their pro-social behaviors and help them to achieve success, while identifying their sense of purpose, and developing skills to support good decision making.
- Build community partnerships that support the diverse and vulnerable population that is engaged with Project Bridge.
- Provide transportation for the young adults to obtain their GED Diploma, Vital Documents, and to attend Restorative Justice and Community Service Events.
- Maintain client's case files, complete monthly safety drills, and vehicle inspection reports.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues on projects and initiatives, fostering strong relationships among team members.
- Enhanced young adult career readiness by providing guidance on Job Search strategies, Resume Writing, and Interview Techniques.
- Attended Job Fairs to provide wide range of information to young adult job seekers.
- Managed assigned Caseload as required to ensure all contract measures were maintained.
- Entered all daily contacts in EHR in a timely manner.
- Was awarded Employee of the Quarter 2 times.
Customer Service Associate
Bed, Bath & Beyond
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Provided excellent Customer Service and professional interaction with guests and vendors, receiving daily compliments.
- Outstanding Team Member that creates a positive work environment for other associates and encourages peers to succeed.
- Consistently achieving the highest number of internet sales weekly.
- Performed with perfect attendance.
Inside Sales
Danielle Fence Company
01.2003 - 12.2013
- Pre-screened incoming calls and provided accurate estimate of project before setting appointment with outside sales rep.
- Met with walk-in customers, presented products, determined needed project materials, quoted prices, and closed the sale.
- Won 75% of monthly sales contests every year for 5 years.
- Trained new employees on phone sales and customer service.
- Assisted in creating a computerized system that expedited the qualifying of customers and the preparing of quotes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08-1988
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Polk Community College
Winter Haven, FL05-1984
Skills
- Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Relationship Building
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Resume Development
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Career Service Coordinator
Eckerd Connects Project Bridge
04.2019 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Bed, Bath & Beyond
01.2018 - 07.2023
Inside Sales
Danielle Fence Company
01.2003 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Florida
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Polk Community College
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