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David Pecha Jr

Kansas City,Missouri

Summary

I am a team-oriented professional, prepared to take on leadership responsibilities with focus on driving results and fostering collaboration. To pair, I also have a strong history of successful projects utilizing leadership, communication and teamwork to complete tasks. Highly knowledgeable and adaptable with solid academic achievement, demonstrated commitment and integrity.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Team Lead/Tour Coordinator

Holladay Distillery
10.2022 - Current
  • Led cross-functional teams to improve project delivery timelines and enhance overall team productivity.
  • Developed training programs for new employees, increasing onboarding efficiency and knowledge retention.
  • Delivered engaging bourbon tasting experiences for groups of 10-30 people consistently with accurate information
  • Proficient in online software such as Square, Xola, Asauna, Microsoft applications (word, excel, powerpoint.) and some CRM software
  • Contributed to marketing initiatives through creation of promotional photos and events
  • Played a pivotal role in establishing the company's brand with younger generations, resulting in increased visitation
  • Proven expertise in customer engagement and retention
  • Suggested improvements in workflow that reduced wait time to allow for more sales opportunities
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.

Subcontractor/Remodeling Carpenter

Ultimate Construction LLC.
04.2017 - 07.2022
  • Used my ability to assess blueprints, drawings and sketches to grasp project requirements
  • Worked under pressure in stressful environments to achieve goals by deadlines, most often times within a 2-3 week span
  • Monitored tasks for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote more efficient/ quicker completion.
  • Coordinated crew activities, optimizing workflow efficiency and resource allocation.
  • Excelled in daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols on job sites, having 0 injuries or accidents within the team or task
  • Worked on a vast array of projects, including the new airport (MCI - contract), schools, apartments/ offices around the Northland and downtown, independent civil work (Municipal buildings, theaters, etc)

Footwear Team Lead

Dicks Sporting Goods
02.2019 - 01.2022
  • Developed resources and tools to support sales associates in giving exceptional customer service.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Operated cash register, scanned items, bagged merchandise and properly handled methods of payment to facilitate accurate sales transactions.
  • Remained knowledgeable of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.
  • Utilized individual/ team-curated plans to merchandise new products and consistently reach sales goals (Footwear reached sales goal 5 months in a row)
  • Promoted a welcoming environment by acknowledging customer(s) and engaging in conversation to identify footwear needs or specific wants

Team Member

Business Expo., School-Based
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Learned the practice of negotiating prices and setting up contracts to finalize sales agreements.
  • Presented products and services to *mock* prospective and existing customers to meet client needs.
  • Practiced using customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
  • Participated in multiple mock scenarios dealing with customers in different settings, ie. retail, cooperate, food and private businesses.
  • Placed in top 15 out of 50+ teams for final group project

Education

Business -

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
08.2020 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Platte County High School
Platte City, MO
05.2020

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Enthusiastic engagement
  • Decisive leader
  • Reliably self-motivated
  • Diligent
  • Client-focused care
  • Conflict resolution
  • Mentoring team members
  • Customer focus
  • Strong focus on accuracy
  • Employee onboarding and training

Accomplishments

  • Merit Scholarship Recipient - College
  • National Honors Society
  • Honor Roll
  • Future Community Career Leaders of America - Member (School-based)
  • Future Business Leaders of America - Member/ Group Lead (School-based)

Certification

  • Certified BLS, allowing for the administration of basic life support
  • Certified CPR, allowing for immediate aid for cardiac injures and use of an AED
  • Certified First Aid training
  • Certified CCW license holder
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Alcohol service training - SafeServe
  • Valid drivers license

Timeline

Team Lead/Tour Coordinator

Holladay Distillery
10.2022 - Current

Business -

Missouri State University
08.2020 - 05.2021

Team Member

Business Expo., School-Based
02.2020 - 03.2020

Footwear Team Lead

Dicks Sporting Goods
02.2019 - 01.2022

Subcontractor/Remodeling Carpenter

Ultimate Construction LLC.
04.2017 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Platte County High School
David Pecha Jr