Sales High School

Gregory Paul Watkins

*** ******** **** *****

Manchester, MO. 63021-5112

Cell# 615-***-****

Objective:

I would be perfect for a position in your company. Due to my many years of experience and background

working with customers as a successful business owner /operator over the past years. I have a natural

ability to sell and I work hard. Showing leadership and earning the respect of my peers by never at any

time putting myself above others to do even the smallest job or taking on the unwanted task. Being

flexible and a good listener is what my many long term clients over the years have come to have known

me for. I always want to learn and strive to make everyone happy. I know the traits & skills that I have

developed would certainly be an effective and dependable tool as an employee with your company

Experience and work history:

• 2006 – 2010 4 yrs. Owner/Operator Archangel Tattoo Studio Nashville, TN. 4yrs. Successful

business, Where I managed several artists and was in charge of records, accounting, payroll,

client & media skills, sales and retail sales.

Reason for leaving, Sold business for profit.

Still in operation

314 E. Old Hickory Blvd.

Madison, TN. 37115

Ph. 615-***-****

• 2003 -2006 3 yrs. Partnership as owner/ Operator Anatomic Art Nashville I and II, TN.

3yrs.Where I managed several artists and was in charge of records, accounting, payroll, client

& media skills, sales and retail sales.

Reason for leaving, Business partner's goals were not compatible with my own and handling of

day to day business. Sold shares to pursue other profitable opportunities.

Currently not in operation.

Background:

~ Computer skills - Photo shop, social media, word processor, Web design and promotion

~ Accredited Better Business Bureau

~ Over 17 yrs. Licensed artist

~Licensed TN.Dept. of health

~ Licensed MO.

~ Licensed CO.

~ Licensed N. Carolina.

~ Certified blood borne pathogen and OSHA compliance

~ CPR/AED Certified -American Health Care Academy

~ Fist Aid Certified - American Health Care Academy

~ Health inspection score 100 past/Current

~ Drug & Alcohol free

~ 2010 award winner Nashville tattoo convention 2nd Best oriental sleeve

~2004 award winner Kentucky Derby convention 2nd Best color

~Several publications etc.

Education:

GED High School diploma / Riverdale High, Harahan, La. 1985

Graduate of L.A.M.P.I University / Louisiana Marine and Petroleum Institute Houma,La.1987

Attended community college / Social behavior science 1992

Completed 2 yr. Pro. tattoo apprenticeship Under Treavor Halford 1994 Houma, La.

Attended multi seminars and lectures on Tattoo, business & marketing 2004 ~ etc.

Took 7 months off of tattooing to learn medical equipment repair and build

Interests and hobbies:

I enjoy building Old rat rods and basket case vintage Harley Davidson's. My first was a 75’ Iron head

sportster. With a veteran builder /rider. T.A. Valdez years ago. Since then I have built a few more.

Currently working on a 81 custom Shovel head for the last year and a half which is near completion. Also

I am building a 34’ Chevy truck rat rod . Near completion as well. I'm not a certified mechanic. However,

I am very familiar with the inner workings, parts, & components of engines, etc...

I have been into Harley Davidson's since I was young. Love riding and have current motorcycle

endorsement. I plan to take my first cross country trip this summer.

I involve myself in my free time Painting, Pin striping, welding,custom fab,& other art forms of the

custom culture. And other various art forms.

17 yrs. tattooing. Of course I do love my work as a pro. licensed tattooist. It has taken me places I never

would have imagined. All around the U.S. meeting and working with other experienced artist in the field.

Attending and working national conventions. As well as attending the latest seminars and etc.

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