Devon White
Redford,MI
Summary
Dedicated, hard working entrepreneur and artisan with nearly 10 years of experience with tools, precision work, and safety in a workshop environment. Im looking to leverage my current skills as a self employed glass maker to master a new trade that offers long term career growth, stability and new opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Glass Technician
Hardcore Glass
Redford, MI
04.2016 - Current
- Mechanical inclination- Lampworking requires the use and maintenance of many different pieces of equipment such as lathes, torches, kilns, saws, and gem cutting wheels, etc.
- Physical dexterity- Most tasks of a glass worker require constant, fluent and precise hands-on work.
- Cognitive flexibility- The ability to effectively improvise in the moment while maintaining a 1st quality project.
- Marketing- I've successfully promoted and sold all of my work through shows, expos and galleries all across the country.
- Finance management- Managed all financial needs from payroll and taxes to material and project budgets.
- Material acquisition- Maintained inventory and ordering of hundreds of pounds of raw glass material.
- Customer relations- Worked directly with clients through the sale of nearly one million dollars in glass art.
- Networking- Built healthy and long lasting relationships with collectors, gallery owners and other artist.
- Public speaking- Hosted dozens of public workshops and demonstrations.
- A vast knowledge in safety protocols- Maintained and managed a multi-person fire marshall approved glass workshop for nearly 10 years without a single serious incident.
Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Livonia, Michigan
02.2010 - 04.2016
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service and quality standards.
- Trained staff on food preparation and safety procedures for consistent quality.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain stock and reduce waste effectively.
- Scheduled employee shifts to optimize labor costs and coverage needs.
- Implemented company policies to enhance customer satisfaction and store compliance.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Education
General Education Development Degree
Detroit, MISkills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Inclination
- Finance Management
- Safety Management
- Material Sourcing
- Physical Dexterity
- Cognitive Flexibility
Timeline
Glass Technician
Hardcore Glass
04.2016 - Current
Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
02.2010 - 04.2016
General Education Development Degree