Derrick Griffin
Grantville,Georgia
Summary
Service-focused retail sales representative with many years of experience providing excellence in sales, customer service, product knowledge and merchandising. Also able to communicate effectively with customers, staff, and superiors. Personable, adaptable and energetic individual possessing the ability to engage and retain customers. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
self landscaper
Self-employeed
Grantville, Georgia
04.2020 - Current
- Managed independent landscaping services for residential and commercial properties, enhancing outdoor aesthetics and client satisfaction.
- Executed lawn mowing and edge trimming using mowers, trimmers, and blowers, ensuring well-maintained and visually appealing landscapes.
- Planted flowers, shrubs, and trees in client yards, contributing to the overall design and health of outdoor spaces.
- Pruned hedges and maintained plant health through seasonal care.
Metal Cutter
Bonnell Aluminum
Newnan, Georgia
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Cut aluminum extrusions to specifications using Bonnell Aluminum saw equipment.
- Measured stock with tape measures and calipers to ensure precision in cuts.
- Inspected cut pieces for quality, identifying burrs, cracks, and surface defects.
- Loaded and stacked finished aluminum pieces to optimize flow to downstream production.
Landscape Worker
Hines brothers' lawn care
Grantville, Georgia
04.2015 - 10.2019
- Maintained residential lawns using riding and push mowers for Hines Brothers' Lawn Care.
- Trimmed grass edges and cleared walkways, enhancing overall landscape appearance.
- Cleared grass clippings and debris from driveways, sidewalks, and patios to ensure clean, safe outdoor spaces.
- Loaded mulch and soil onto service trucks for transport to job sites.
Customer Service
Ver-a-Fast Corporation
Rocky River, Ohio
09.2013 - 02.2015
Community Organizer
N.O.A.H.
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
09.2012 - 08.2013
Janitor
New Covenant
East Cleveland, Ohio
05.2009 - 08.2012
Team Leader
Lowe's
Mentor, Ohio
05.2007 - 04.2009
Third Shift Stock Team
Walmart
Mentor, Ohio
04.2004 - 06.2007
Assistant Manager
Designer Shoe
Mayfield Heights, Ohio
10.2000 - 09.2004
Team Leader One
Best Buy
Mayfield Heights, Ohio
05.1999 - 08.2000
Branch Manager
Tuxedo Junction
Mayfield Heights, Ohio
05.2000 - 07.2000
Store Manager
Hollywood Video
Maple Heights, Ohio
05.1997 - 12.1998
Related Experience
- Provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers in person and over the phone.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved related complaints
- Reorganized the sales floor to comply with company guidelines
- Promoted company brands by applying excellence of delivery and presentation
- Delegated task and supervised employees to increase sales
- Facilitated sales meetings with staff to resolve communication issues
- Surveyed interaction between customer and staff to ensure that customers received great service
- Organized and recorded customer interactions, inquiries, complaints, and comments
- Operated computer software to enter, access, search, and retrieve data
- Assisted in recruiting and training new staff to meet company policy
- Maintained a clean and efficient work area
Education
Diploma -
Collinwood High School
Cleveland, OhioSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Central State University
Wilberforce, OHSkills
- Close Deals
- Product Promotion
- Data Entry
- Persuasive
- Adaptable
- Leadership
- Attentive Listener
- Problem Solver
- Customer Oriented
EDUCATION
- Towards Employment, Networks4 Success Workshop, September 2013
- Cleveland, Ohio
Timeline
Metal Cutter
Bonnell Aluminum
03.2026 - 05.2026
self landscaper
Self-employeed
04.2020 - Current
Landscape Worker
Hines brothers' lawn care
04.2015 - 10.2019
Customer Service
Ver-a-Fast Corporation
09.2013 - 02.2015
Community Organizer
N.O.A.H.
09.2012 - 08.2013
Janitor
New Covenant
05.2009 - 08.2012
Team Leader
Lowe's
05.2007 - 04.2009
Third Shift Stock Team
Walmart
04.2004 - 06.2007
Assistant Manager
Designer Shoe
10.2000 - 09.2004
Branch Manager
Tuxedo Junction
05.2000 - 07.2000
Team Leader One
Best Buy
05.1999 - 08.2000
Store Manager
Hollywood Video
05.1997 - 12.1998
Related Experience
Diploma -
Collinwood High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Central State University