Larry Durant

Owned and operated Humdingers Sports Lounge & Gaming Co in Spanish Fort, AL which we founded in 2018. I was CEO of the business.

• Developed a loyal customer base with personalized assistance, attentive listening, and friendly interactions.
• Adapted store operations to meet changing market conditions and customer needs while preserving overall business needs.
• Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing tech and gaming experience in our store environment to create an inviting shopping and entertainment experience.
• Managed inventory levels for optimal stock availability, reducing excess stock and minimizing costs.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Established foundational processes for business operations.
• Conducted routine maintenance checks on store equipment to ensure operational efficiency and prevent costly repairs or replacements later on.

With Swinson Air Conditioning, I was a certified A/C technician where diagnostic, maintenance, and equipment repair and replacement was our focus.

• Installed new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings with precision and attention to detail.
• Troubleshot complex HVAC problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Utilized diagnostic equipment effectively in order to identify malfunctioning components within HVAC systems accurately.
• Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
• Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
• Filled out detailed work orders for each job completed.
• Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.

Part of my time at Lowe's I was Department supervisor in the retail part of the store for different departments, most of which required the use of lifts and heavy equipment. The last few years with Lowe's, I was supervisor of the unload crew, which was a night shift job that allowed me to maintain my supervisor position as well as go to college.

• Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization, and provided excellent customer service.
• Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
• Managed team of employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
• Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
• Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication, promoting a cohesive organizational culture focused on achieving common goals.
• Maintained clean, organized workspaces for optimal functionality and employee safety.
• Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures that increased effectiveness and efficiency across various functions.