Seeking a career opportunity where my experience can be effectively utilized and that will prove more challenging, while providing me the opportunity for advancement in my career.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Professional Signs and Service, LLC
10.2019 - Current
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business
Interacted well with customers to build connections and maintain relationships.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Most of my business was installation and service and brokering.
Lead Installer
A-1 Signs
01.2012 - 07.2019
Installation and service to all types of signage with a 65' Elliott, 30' Altec
Resigned to open Professional Signs and Service as a sole owner
Lead Installer
Apollo Signs
11.2009 - 12.2012
Installation and service all types of signage, included were "Chase Bank", "Wells Fargo Bank", "Firestone"
Detention Officer
Dekalb County Sheriffs Department
05.2009 - 11.2009
Assisted in reducing incidents of violence by implementing conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques.
Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
Collaborated with medical staff to address inmate health concerns, coordinating care plans and monitoring progress as needed.
Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
Co-Owner
Professional Signs and Service, LLC
01.2005 - 11.2009
Fabrication, installation, and service. Clients include "Five Guys Burgers and Fries" and "Verizon Wireless"
**Company Closed**
Lead Installer
Sign Tech
01.2003 - 05.2005
Installation of all types of signs and awnings
**Company Closed**
Installation /Lead Service Technician
Maltese Signs
01.1994 - 12.2003
Went from a helper on 100' sky hook, to service technician (55' Sponco, new 65' Elliott)
Went from there to installer (65' sky hook) then (100' sky hook)
Installation and service of all types of lighted and non lighted signs, including neon, HID lighting, LED lighting, fiber optic lighting and message centers
Lead Installer
Commercial Sign Makers
01.1991 - 12.1994
Lead installer (65' sky hook)
Apprentice
Atlantic Neon
01.1988 - 11.1991
Apprentice to Service Technician, assisted in installation of channel letters, neon and high rise signs (65' sky hook and 85' sky hook)
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