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Duran Graves

Brookings,USA

Summary

Motivated Crew Member known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in customer service, teamwork, and time management, ensuring smooth operations in fast-paced environments. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, contributing to team success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Owner

Zippity Do Dog
Brookings, USA
05.2023 - Current
  • Create initiatives fostering long-term customer relationships
  • Manage day-to-day business operations including staffing, inventory management, budgeting, and payroll processing
  • Groom dogs utilizing soothing techniques

Bedding Manager

Brookings Furniture Co.
Brookings, USA
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Planned the mattress center layout, being the mattress expert, and being the top sales consultant for the store
  • Ordered mattresses for the mattress center and was an adviser for all other orders for the rest of the store
  • Lead the setup and managing of Quickbooks for the store inventory and point of sales operations
  • Managed all social media accounts and helped collaborate all advertising ads for the store

Sales Consultant

Einspahr Auto Plaza
Brookings, USA
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Helped guide the customer to the right vehicle for them by investigating their wants and needs, and being knowledgeable and up to date on all vehicles in inventory
  • Managed all different personality types to keep the sales process smooth and incident free

Team Leader

Larson Manufacturing
Brookings, USA
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Expected to meet production goals and quality standards each day while managing many different personalities and building relationships with my peers
  • Responsible for doing evaluations on each of my crew members, Full-time and Flex employees
  • Most importantly, maintaining morale of all my crew members of differing personalities

Manufacturer

Larson Manufacturing
Brookings, USA
01.2004 - 01.2013
  • As a manufacturer at Larson, I was expected to meet all quality specifications and meet production goals each day while obeying all safety regulations put in place to keep all employees safe from injury
  • I was a volunteer trainer for any person that started in my department
  • I was hand selected by the CEO to be a part of the innovation committee to help steer the company continuously towards improvement

Rhythm Guitar & Vocalist

Quarter To Nine LLC
Brookings, SD
02.2007 - 01.2012
  • Toured extensively throughout different cities, performing at various venues
  • Set up the PA system and the light show for every venue we played
  • We had to make sure the equipment was properly set up and calibrated to ensure the best possible sound and visual experience for the audience
  • Provided feedback to audio engineers regarding microphone placement and mixing levels to ensure optimal sound quality for recordings
  • Analyzed audience reactions during live performances, adjusting delivery accordingly when necessary

Education

High School Diploma -

Deubrook High School

Skills

  • Managerial Skills
  • Sales Professional
  • Computer Skills
  • Inexhaustible work ethic
  • Dedicated
  • Team Leadership Skills

References

  • Jeff Rief, Retired Larson Manufacturing CEO, (605) 690-6777
  • Matt Einspahr, Owner/GM Einspahr Auto Plaza, (605) 695-1177
  • Lynn Dekraai, Former Brookings Furniture Co Employee, (605) 695-2480

Accomplishments

  • Hand selected by the CEO to be a part of Larson Manufacturing Innovation Team to help drive the future of the company.
  • Nominated to Red Pride Team (Employees of the year) for Larson Manufacturing

Timeline

Co-Owner

Zippity Do Dog
05.2023 - Current

Bedding Manager

Brookings Furniture Co.
02.2020 - 03.2022

Sales Consultant

Einspahr Auto Plaza
01.2015 - 01.2020

Team Leader

Larson Manufacturing
01.2013 - 01.2015

Rhythm Guitar & Vocalist

Quarter To Nine LLC
02.2007 - 01.2012

Manufacturer

Larson Manufacturing
01.2004 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Deubrook High School

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