Eric Cutright
Hampton,Virginia
Summary
Versatile professional with experience in leadership, planning, communication (verbal, written, visual), and sales.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
Northeast Work & Safety Boats
Hampton, VA
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Responsible for loading and unloading cargo, supplies, and passengers on the vessel.
- Performed safety checks on all equipment and gear prior to use.
- Assisted in mooring operations by tying off lines and setting anchor points.
- Maintained a clean deck area through daily sweeping and scrubbing of surfaces.
Timeshare Sales Representative
Vacation Village
Williamsburg, VA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed customer inquiries and provided information about timeshare ownership packages.
- Conducted tours of timeshare properties to potential buyers.
- Negotiated prices and closing details with customers.
- Provided guidance on financing options available for timeshares.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current projects and upcoming goals.
Bartender
1865 Brewery
Hampton, VA
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Kept track of all orders made by customers and communicated them promptly to kitchen staff.
- Stocked ice bins and coolers as needed throughout shift.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
Command Career Counselor
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
04.2014 - 09.2023
- Conducted career counseling sessions with Sailors to help them identify and pursue their individual goals.
- Provided guidance on education options, benefits, retirement procedures, and transition processes.
- Developed Individual Development Plans for personnel in order to facilitate professional growth and development.
- Assisted Sailors in researching job opportunities within the Navy and civilian sectors.
- Maintained accurate records of all counseling sessions including progress notes and other relevant documents.
- Organized workshops and seminars on various topics related to career advancement or transitioning out of the military.
- Advised Commanding Officers on personnel policies, programs, and initiatives that could improve retention rates.
- Collaborated with command leadership to develop strategies for increasing morale through career development activities.
Mass Communications Specialist
US Navy
Pearl Harbor, HI
06.2007 - 03.2014
- Produced various media products, documenting Naval activities for worldwide distribution.
- Organized and provided media coverage of high visibility events.
- Copy-edited all print medium prior to dissemination.
- Provided quality assurance of all videographic and still imagery prior to release.
- Trained personnel in journalism, photography and videography.
Photographer's Mate
US Navy
Mayport, FL
09.2003 - 05.2007
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
- Organize and store digital photographs, negatives, and prints in an orderly fashion.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics
ECPI
Newport News, VASkills
- Maintaining equipment
- Cleaning vessels
- Lifting and moving cargo
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Passenger Assistance
- Weather Monitoring
- Time management abilities
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Onboard firefighting
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Leadership skills
- Problem-Solving
- Stress Management
- Active Listening
- Rigging
- Professionalism
- Analytical Thinking
- Vessel inspection
- Continuous Improvement
- Professional Demeanor
- Content Creation
- Research and fact-checking
- Investigation ability
- Interviewing strength
- Writing and editing
- Image Archiving
- Photo editing
- Shot Composition
- Lighting expert
- Adobe Photoshop
- Equipment Preparation
- Digital video
- Retouching and color correction
- Sales expertise
- Project Management
- Payment Processing
- Beverage Preparation
- Suggestive Selling
- New Hire Training
- Menu Memorization
- Bar service preparation
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Outstanding customer service
- Policy Interpretation
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Recruitment Strategies
- Personal Development Sessions
- Assessments
- Closing deals
- Upselling techniques
Timeline
Deckhand
Northeast Work & Safety Boats
05.2024 - 09.2024
Timeshare Sales Representative
Vacation Village
05.2023 - 09.2023
Bartender
1865 Brewery
05.2022 - 09.2023
Command Career Counselor
US Navy
04.2014 - 09.2023
Mass Communications Specialist
US Navy
06.2007 - 03.2014
Photographer's Mate
US Navy
09.2003 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics
ECPI
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