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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, MI

Skills

  • 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
Devon White