Derek Barone
Tampa,FL
Summary
Motivated Small Business Owner with proven record of success managing daily operations of business. Versed in monitoring day-to-day operations, reviewing sales reports and training top talent. Charismatic leader focused on generating repeat business.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sole Proprietor
SDP Pool Rescue
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Developed business plans and strategies for clients.
- Organized and tracked financial data to ensure accurate records.
- Managed customer accounts, including billing and collections.
- Created marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, ads.
- Provided customer service support via telephone, email, and in-person meetings.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of improvement or potential growth opportunities.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering supplies when needed.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Installed new pool equipment such as pumps, filters, lights and ladders.
- Repaired or replaced parts on existing swimming pools including plumbing fixtures and valves.
- Performed weekly pool cleaning and maintenance, including skimming the surface of the water, vacuuming the bottom, brushing walls and steps, backwashing filters, checking chemical levels and adding chemicals as needed.
- Cleaned debris from filter system components on a regular basis in order to maintain optimal performance of the system.
Construction Worker
Riggs Construction
Tampa, FL
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and prepping the work space to move forward in the next phase of construction.
- Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
- Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurial Studies
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08-2024
High School Diploma -
Strawberry Crest High School
Dover, FL05-2018
Skills
- Purchasing and planning
- Cost analysis and savings
- Business Development
- Business growth and retention
- Planning and execution
- Following Instructions
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptable nature
Affiliations
- Played collegiate Baseball for 3 Years
- Enjoy playing golf
- Volunteer at Strawberry Crest High School Baseball
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Graduated with from Strawberry Crest HS with Honors
- Scholarship for Baseball
- 2020 GSC Spring Academic Honor Roll
Timeline
Sole Proprietor
SDP Pool Rescue
09.2021 - Current
Construction Worker
Riggs Construction
05.2020 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurial Studies
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Strawberry Crest High School