Drake Dupre
Lafayette,LA
Summary
I am a very driven individual with a positive approach in my career and life. I have four years of experience as Home Automation Technician with a lot of knowledge to offer. I have four years of sales experience with a very reputable company whom is driven by the clientele that would come into our lives each day. I am determined to be my very best version of my self both in my career and life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Technician
Electronics Professionals
Lafayette, LA
07.2020 - Current
- Build and Install residential networking infrastructures to provide thorough internet access inside of a clients home.
- Program various automation systems to control TV's, Lights, Audio, Video, security and much more to fit the clients needs.
- Installed and programmed burglar/fire protection systems
- Installed/programmed CCTV systems
- Measured and installed motorized shades/drapery tracks
General Manager
Buckle
Slidell, LA
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
Lead Sales Associate
Buckle
Lafayette, LA
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted with the training of new sales associates.
- Trained and developed new team members to improve product knowledge and selling abilities.
- Posed as models for advertising, artistic creation and display of goods.
- Provided leadership and direction to motivate department associates.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Supervised a team of sales associates on daily tasks and operations.
- Familiarized self with new products and services to engage with customers about features and benefits.
- Promoted positive culture of teamwork and inclusion, increasing employee morale.
- Maintained neatness and cleanliness throughout the store environment.
- Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
- Processed payments and returned receipts, cash, coin and cards to customers.
- Engaged customers and trained sales associates using strong knowledge of products and promotions.
Education
Technical Diploma - Industrial Electronics Technology
South Louisiana Community College
Opelousas, LA07-2015
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School
Ville Platte, LA05-2014
Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Performance Management
- Sales Planning
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Troubleshooting Techniques
- Fiber Optic Installation
- Customer Relations
- Project Management
- Loss Prevention
- Training and Development
Timeline
Automation Technician
Electronics Professionals
07.2020 - Current
General Manager
Buckle
11.2018 - 07.2020
Lead Sales Associate
Buckle
05.2016 - 11.2018
Technical Diploma - Industrial Electronics Technology
South Louisiana Community College
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart School