Edward D Bean Jr.
Aurora,IL
Summary
Experienced event DJ with nearly two decades of expertise in weddings, nightclubs, concerts, and special events. Skilled in music selection, crowd engagement, sound management, and event coordination. Strong background in customer service, ensuring client satisfaction and smooth event execution. Additional experience in retail, hospitality, and mentoring.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Receptionist & Resident Assistant
Wayside Cross Ministries
01.2023 - Current
- Greet guests at front desk and engage in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintain an organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Operation of multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Attend, participate, and contribute to weekly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Implement and monitor residential policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain relationships with residents to promote positive living environment.
- Encourage residents to accept God and gift of salvation and grow in Christian faith.
Wedding & Event DJ
DJ's for You
1999 - 2021
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
- Promoted group dances, competitions and other party games to keep guests entertained.
- Installed, operated and maintained audio and video equipment at venues.
- Ran visual effects to supplement audio equipment output.
- Worked with clients to determine requirements for each party or event.
- Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for wedding, bar mitzvah or other events.
Ride-share Driver
Uber
2020 - 2023
- Provided customer service and safe transportation
- Picked up riders at designated locations and greeted upon vehicle entry.
- Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
- Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness, and customer service.
Sales Associate
Best Buy, Home Theater and Computers
2000 - 2003
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Assistant Manager
Subway
1996 - 1999
- Managed staff, inventory, and customer service
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL01.1992
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Energetic self-starter
- Problem-solving skills
- Service oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Friendly and outgoing
- Professional and calm demeanor
- Excellent people skills
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist & Resident Assistant
Wayside Cross Ministries
01.2023 - Current
Wedding & Event DJ
DJ's for You
1999 - 2021
Ride-share Driver
Uber
2020 - 2023
Sales Associate
Best Buy, Home Theater and Computers
2000 - 2003
Assistant Manager
Subway
1996 - 1999
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
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