Donte Spivey
Largo,FL
Summary
I'm a medically retired former United States Marine. I currently vend music festivals with the food vendor "Cheese Street" I've got a lot of experience in public relations and problem solving. I'm a great teammate and learn quickly
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Nature Station Llc
02.2021 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Tactical Satellite Communications Specialist
Military
05.2007 - 05.2011
- Optimized use of available bandwidth through effective management strategies, ensuring sufficient capacity for essential data transmission tasks during peak times.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of field exercises, providing on-site tactical satellite communications expertise to ensure mission success.
- Conducted thorough system evaluations and recommended improvements, leading to increased performance and reliability.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing advanced satellite communication systems and protocols.
Music Festival Vending
Cheese Street Llc
09.2021 - Current
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Education
Binghamton High School
Binghamton, NY06.2006
Skills
- Event Setup and Breakdown
- Events logistics management
- Guest Relations
- Client Relationship Development
- Staff Management
- Schedule Management
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Music Festival Vending
Cheese Street Llc
09.2021 - Current
Production Manager
Nature Station Llc
02.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Home Depot
04.2019 - 03.2021
Tactical Satellite Communications Specialist
Military
05.2007 - 05.2011
Binghamton High School