Kevin Joseph Defendre
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Sales Associate proficient in consultative sales techniques. Skilled in forming relationships with colleagues and customers of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
West Orange, New Jersey
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered pizzas promptly to customers in diverse locations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle.
- Communicated effectively with customers to confirm orders and directions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order preparation.
- Managed cash transactions accurately during delivery runs.
- Followed safety protocols while driving in various weather conditions.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
- Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.
Seafood Clerk
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
Morris Plains, New Jersey
11.2023 - 01.2024
Team Member
ShopRite
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
Software Developer Intern
Sphere Technologies
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Analyzed source code to identify functionality issues
- Brainstormed with engineering team to determine appropriate code testing processes
- Wrote clear, clean code for various projects
- Worked with developers to identify and remove software bugs
Wedding Caterer
Temp Employee
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Resolved customer complaints proactively, personally addressing concerns and providing innovative solutions for food availability, temperature, and quantity issues
- Followed all safety instructions to avoid injuries when operating heavy equipment in kitchen
- Reviewed sales data to identify trends, informing purchasing decisions to better align with customer demand.
Sales Associate
Montclair State University NJ
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Negotiated pricing and terms of sales and service agreements to maximize customer satisfaction
- Recorded accurate customer data in database to support sales and improve service
- Organized racks and shelves to enhance store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote merchandise effectively
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Delivery Efficiency
- Route Optimization
- Local Navigation
- Traffic Regulations
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Order processing
- Inventory management
- Cash processing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Problem solving
- Work prioritization
- Teamwork
- Customer Interaction
- Clear communication
- Adaptability
- Customer support
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
09.2025 - Current
Seafood Clerk
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
11.2023 - 01.2024
Software Developer Intern
Sphere Technologies
07.2021 - 09.2021
Team Member
ShopRite
08.2018 - 06.2023
Sales Associate
Montclair State University NJ
01.2016 - 01.2016
Wedding Caterer
Temp Employee
05.2015 - 06.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Montclair State University