Duane Williams Jr
Detroit,MI
Summary
Seasoned Owner/Operator with relevant experience and skills in team leadership, strategic planning, and customer service. Known for driving operational growth and achieving business goals. Contributed to profitability and success of previous ventures through effective oversight and hands-on involvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/ Operator
Forever After More Ent.
Detroit, MI
02.2022 - Current
- Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Established pricing models that balanced competitiveness with profitability goals.
- Produced, Engineered, Mixed, and Live Performance.
- Organized Tours & Shows.
- Merchandise development.
Production Services
Ventra Plastics
Sandusky, Ohio
10.2012 - 02.2021
- Inspected & packed parts according to specifications.
- Quality control.
- Trainer. Taught orientations twice a week.
- Trustee of my UAW local
- President & Vice President of multiple committees.
- Lobbyist on Capitol Hill on behalf of workers.
Sales Associate
Arthur's Shoe Tree
Sandusky, Ohio
04.2004 - 10.2012
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Custom fit shoes per doctors order and or according to our expertise.
- Trained in Pedorthics at Foot Solutions, Marietta, Ga. in 2006.
Optometric Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Montgomery, AL
11.1997 - 01.2001
- Responsible for prescreenings, adjustments, ordering initial fittings, and dilations.
- Administering visual field, fundus photography, depth perseption test.
- Patient scheduling and notifications.
- Helped fit contact lenses on customers per doctor's instructions.
- Ordered supplies from vendors, ensuring that the practice had adequate stock at all times.
Education
Certification - Recording Arts Technology
Recording Institute of Detroit (RID)
Detroit, MI03-2022
Certification - Pedorthics
Foot Solutions Inc.
Marietta, GA08-2006
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Personnel Management
- Team Oriented-Solo Driven
- Critical Thinker
- Dependable -12 yrs Perfect Attendance in High School
Timeline
Owner/ Operator
Forever After More Ent.
02.2022 - Current
Production Services
Ventra Plastics
10.2012 - 02.2021
Sales Associate
Arthur's Shoe Tree
04.2004 - 10.2012
Optometric Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
11.1997 - 01.2001
Certification - Recording Arts Technology
Recording Institute of Detroit (RID)
Certification - Pedorthics
Foot Solutions Inc.