David Ferguson
Delray Beach
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at FL Goods & Supplies LLC, adept in small business operations in the third party e-commerce space. Skilled in negotiation and conflict de-escalation, my approach combines strategic business acumen with empathetic, effective communication. The two career paths of my life definitely blend together because they both come down to the same thing, strong discipline.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
FL Goods & Supplies LLC
Delray Beach
08.2021 - Current
- E-commerce business specialized in selling on third party platforms such as Amazon and Walmart.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors, resulting in repeat business together.
- 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.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Optimized supply chain operations, negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Expanded business into new markets.
Detention Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriffs Office
Fort Lauderdale
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Mitigated potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
- Expedited intake processes while maintaining accuracy, ensuring timely placement of new detainees into appropriate housing units.
- Took custody of inmates from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Conducted physical searches of inmates and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Education
GED -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL09-2017
Skills
- Customer relations
- Inmate supervision
- Law enforcement
- Small business operations
Timeline
Owner
FL Goods & Supplies LLC
08.2021 - Current
Detention Deputy Sheriff
Broward Sheriffs Office
06.2017 - 05.2021
GED -
Broward College
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