Dexter Hodges
Tupelo,MS
Summary
Experienced people manager and technical expert, skilled at managing teams, setting organizational priorities, and mentoring junior employees. Known for ability to bring out excellence in individuals and motivate team members to achieve their potential while working toward common goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Sergeant
Army
10.2013 - 07.2023
- Learned and utilized the fundamentals of teamwork, leadership, safety, and quality control
- Developed a strong work ethic and commitment to organization
- Provided training and mentoring to new personnel
- Handpicked to perform duties above assigned rank.
Auto Parts Salesperson
AutoZone
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Sold spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store
- Demonstrated equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment
- Picked up and delivered parts
- Discuss used and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
Car Salesman
Carlock Nisson
03.2012 - 07.2012
- Estimated and quoted trade-in allowances
- Sold merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Cooker
Chick Fil A
10.2009 - 03.2012
- Operated or tended cooking equipment, such as steamed cooking vats, deep fryed cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products
- Placed products on conveyors or carts, and monitor product flow
- Read work orders, recipes, or formulas to determine cooking times and temperatures, and ingredient specifications.
Education
Associate in Physical Therapy (In Process) - Physical therapy technician/assistant
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS07.2024
Bachelor of Business (In Process) - Organizational leadership
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04.2019
Associate of Science - Automotive engineering technology/technician
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS05.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Coordination
- Instructing
- Complex Problem Solving
- Quality Control Analysis
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Awards
- Bronze Star Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon
- Army Service Ribbon
- Army Overseas Service Ribbon
- Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Timeline
Staff Sergeant
Army
10.2013 - 07.2023
Car Salesman
Carlock Nisson
03.2012 - 07.2012
Auto Parts Salesperson
AutoZone
09.2011 - 08.2013
Cooker
Chick Fil A
10.2009 - 03.2012
Associate in Physical Therapy (In Process) - Physical therapy technician/assistant
Itawamba Community College
Bachelor of Business (In Process) - Organizational leadership
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Automotive engineering technology/technician
Itawamba Community College