Derrell J. Patterson
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Corkscrew Bar & Grill
2018.07 - 2023.05
- Responsible for opening and closing the establishment in a timely and responsible manner.
- Maximized daily and weekly sales by ordering bar products.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Developed loyal clientele by creating a welcoming atmosphere and consistently delivering outstanding service.
- Produced daily content to feature in business specials and upcoming events.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Freelancer
Freelance Content Strategist | Producer | Video Ed
2014.06 - 2018.10
- Filmed and edited promotional videos for upcoming gallery features of local artists with expansive followings.
- Developed creative graphics for promotional videos.
- Collaborated with local artists to produce, film, and edit beat tutorials to help drive traffic to artist websites and increase revenue.
- Organized monthly meetings with local artists to discuss needs for future documentaries.
Product Specialist, Retail Maturation
Empire Nissan
2014.03 - 2016.09
- Qualified customers based on their needs and budget
- Focused on prioritizing customers needs and wants in a timely manner.
- Nissan CSI Score over National Average of 967
- Helped clients with vehicle selection, personalization, setting up service appointments while receiving high quality referral.
- Worked effectively with team to identify ready-to-buy or observing customers.
- Prepared required documentation for finance department.
- Handled confidential documents securely.
- Developed marketing strategies to retain existing customers.
Expeditor
Enso Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
2012.09 - 2013.10
- Maintained timely delivery of food.
- Ensured each plate presentations and food quality were of the highest standard possible
- Retained knowledge of all menu items, such as costs, preparation method/time, major ingredients, quality standards of taste, appearance, texture, appropriate serving temperatures, portion size, garnish, and methods of presentation.
Production Assistant
Metro-Blvd Media & Sound
2012.06 - 2013.09
- Generated databases for prospective clients on Excel.
- Managed scheduled studio time and sent email blasts through Microsoft Outlook.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to develop custom graphics and marketing materials for websites apparel, and social media handles.
- Assisted in event logistics, planning for commercial artists, musicians, music producers, and performers.
- Plugged musical and video content to various outlets,
- Content and social media marketing
- Gathered research on licensing requirements for distribution vendors.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Marketing
Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NC05.2013
Skills
- Customer Service
- Beverage Preparation
- Suggestive Selling
- Health Codes Compliance
- Payment Processing
Software & Programming
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign, Lightroom, After Effects, Muse, Adobe Media Encoder
- Final Cut Pro
- Ableton Live 9
- Sound Design
Programs Software
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign, Lightroom, After Effects, Muse, Adobe Media Encoder - Final Cut Pro
- Ableton Live 9 - Sound Design
Relevant Experience
- Corkscrew Bar & Grill, Bartender, 07/2018, 05/2023, Opened and closed the bar in a timely and responsible manner., Gained regular customers by serving beer, wine, and other beverages in a prompt and friendly way., Maximized daily and weekly sales by ordering bar products and keeping a well-stocked inventory., Produced daily content to feature specials and upcoming events., Provided a welcoming atmosphere for all visiting guests., Mixed and served beverages to customers in a friendly manner, resulting in repeat business., Performed all bar products and supplies ordering to maintain inventory and nightly sales., Supported and filled in for co-workers whenever the need arose.
- Metro-Blvd Media & Sound, Production Assistant, 06/2012, 09/2013, Reported directly to CEO of Startup, Built databases of prospective clients on Excel. Scheduled studio time and sent email blasts through Microsoft Outlook., Developed custom graphics and marketing materials using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator that were used on website, apparel, and social media handles., Skills ranged in assistance in event logistics, planning for commercial artists, musicians, music producers, and performers., Plugged musical and video content to various outlets, distributing content and news over social media networks and researching licensing requirements for distribution vendors'.
- Freelance Content Strategist | Producer | Video Editor, Videographer, 06/2014, 10/2018, Filmed and edited promotional video for upcoming gallery feature of local artist with expansive following., Created graphics for promotional video., Produced, filmed, and edited beat tutorials by local artists to help drive traffic to artist websites and increase revenue., Organized monthly meetings with local artists to discuss needs for future documentaries.
- Hoboken Wireless, Freelance, 06/2018, 2020, Directed and implemented a new marketing strategy for local business to help improve foot traffic and increase revenue., Redesigned logo., Meet weekly with clients to discuss their needs.
Timeline
Bartender
Corkscrew Bar & Grill
2018.07 - 2023.05
Freelancer
Freelance Content Strategist | Producer | Video Ed
2014.06 - 2018.10
Product Specialist, Retail Maturation
Empire Nissan
2014.03 - 2016.09
Expeditor
Enso Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
2012.09 - 2013.10
Production Assistant
Metro-Blvd Media & Sound
2012.06 - 2013.09
Bachelors of Science - Marketing
Johnson & Wales University
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