Derrick Gathings
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
- My objective is to be completely professional and courteous in taking care of company matters. Not to only find a job but to find a career path that is beneficial for both myself and the company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technician
Security Partners and Life Safety Group
Lexington, NC
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Service area including but not limited to, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee
- Traveled over 250,000 logged miles with 0 accidents in company vehicle
- Able to troubleshoot and diagnosed most alarm issues
- Have work with access controls and understand the basic knowledge of them but still have a lot to learn
- Complete NFPA fire inspections
- Inside sales and installations
- I do have most of my own tools with the exception of some specialty tools
- Secure retail areas and observe CCTV to help loss prevention prevent theft
Self-employed
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Electrician
- Electrician
Installed Fence Inc.
09.2015 - 06.2016
- I traveled all over North and South Carolina to give great customer service and Quality Fence estimates in customers homes
- In that short period of time my company's name was mentioned several times in Fence Builders Magazine because of sales that I had that exceeded $10,000
- Unfortunately the company downsized omitting my position
Lead tech
Sprint PCS, Sprint by United Cellular
02.2012 - 08.2015
- I was able to deal with multiple customers at one time and get problems solved quickly and efficiently
- I enjoyed being able to fix people's broken items and see them smile that they got their photos and Memories Back
- Job responsibilities included opening and closing the store, making sure till was right, keeping a clean and safe work environment, and showing up to work in a timely manner to be proficient and reliable
Education
DCJS ASO Training
Eagle Security Solutions
Chesapeake, VA09.2024
High School Diploma -
South Brunswick High School
01.2004
A+ Certification - Computer Skills
Davidson County Community College
01.2004
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Work Ethic
- Motivation
- Vehicle Knowledge
- Driving Manual Vehicles
- Situational Awareness
- Safety Awareness
- Eagerness to Learn
- Professional and proficient in firearm safety
- Willingness to engage with the community
References
- Marc Henley, (704) 245-8462
- Anthony Garrett, (336) 470-8545
- Cassidy Maznio, (916) 666-2560
Key Qualifications
- I have a strong passion for cars
- Customer Service experience
- Great communication skills
- Hard work ethic and highly motivated
- Proficient on vehicle knowledge and can drive manual vehicles
- Able to read my surroundings and maintain a safe work environment
- Eager to learn
Timeline
Lead Technician
Security Partners and Life Safety Group
03.2017 - 09.2020
Self-employed
08.2016 - 03.2017
Installed Fence Inc.
09.2015 - 06.2016
Lead tech
Sprint PCS, Sprint by United Cellular
02.2012 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
South Brunswick High School
A+ Certification - Computer Skills
Davidson County Community College
DCJS ASO Training
Eagle Security Solutions