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Derrick Deaton

Sumter

Summary

Committed and professional Service Advisor with proven ability to effectively manage customer inquiries, provide accurate advice and ensure customer satisfaction. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for providing customers with best possible service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Advisor

Lugoff Nissan
02.2025 - Current
  • Educated customers on proper vehicle maintenance, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and loyalty.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets by upselling relevant products/services when appropriate.

Sales

Farm Fresh Produce
02.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for opening and closing of operations.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively to minimize stock shortages while reducing overhead costs associated with excess inventory storage space requirements.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.

Assistant General Manager/Shop

Travel Centers of America
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Collaborated with the General Manager on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.

Manager/Restaurant Owner

Duggie Dogs Express
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

Education

Associates - Criminal Justice

Florence-Darlington Tech
Florence, SC
06.2020

Skills

  • Computer skills
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong work ethic
  • Listening skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Team player mentality

Timeline

Service Advisor

Lugoff Nissan
02.2025 - Current

Assistant General Manager/Shop

Travel Centers of America
01.2024 - 01.2025

Manager/Restaurant Owner

Duggie Dogs Express
12.2020 - 12.2022

Sales

Farm Fresh Produce
02.2015 - Current

Associates - Criminal Justice

Florence-Darlington Tech