Derrick Stanton Jones, Sr.
**** **** **** **** ********, GA 30092
678.668.5379c / *******@*****.***
Professional Profile
Innovative dedicated leader with ability to work in a fast-paced team
environment. Experienced and multi-faceted communicator with high
flexibility and the ability to utilize technical aspects while producing
high performance. Have great organizational skills to drive business
growth, capitalize on new revenue potential, and manage all aspects of
daily business operations.
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN 2009
Master of Arts - Ministry and Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN 2005
Bachelor of Science - Administration and Communications
Skills
Sales
Communication (Written/Verbal)
Negotiating
Presentation
Organization
Inspection
Multi-task
Management / Supervisor
Computer
Analytical
Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Accounting
Production control
Training
Interpretation (engine manual, IEN, DER etc)
Machine Operator
Professional Experience
DSW Shoes 8/2010- Present
Sales Associate
. Provide customer service and assistant patrons
. Promote reward's program
. Receive shipment, restock floor, create case blockers and price labels
. Recover main floor and sale area
McKesson 09/2009- 03/2010
Department Lead
. Coached 30+ employees
. Provided leadership in checking product and data entry
. Assisted supervision and management in resolving production, product and
computer errors
. Managed end shift clean up by delegating responsibilities
International Aerospace Tubes 03/1997- 12/2008
Sales Account Manager 06/2007- 12/2008
. Managed domestic and overseas accounts for Airlines, Engines Shops and
Brokers
. Developed sales and market strategies
. Prepared quotes, company presentations and budgets, and expense reports
. Maintained existing and built new customer base
Accomplishments:
*Received corporate recognition award for participation on the "Employee
Action Team" (Lead)
*Selected to serve on GM's special team to develop and implement
recognition program and rules of conduct
*Selected to serve on Kaizen team to improve flow process and on time
delivery for preliminary inspection department
Lead Preliminary Inspector 10/1999 - 06/2007
. Coached 8 preliminary and 2 final inspectors
. Trained and updated inspector on engine manuals, Service bulletins, IEN's
and DER's etc
. Created budgets, repair routings and updated SAP
. Managed inspection tools and inspection documents
. Resolved routing discrepancy and clarified repair instructions for
production bench mechanics
. Maintained working relationships with production, customer service,
engineering and sales
Accomplishments:
* Maintained strong output levels recognized by upper Management
*Implemented customer base system by assigning work loads by customers;
increased output by 20%.
Project Team Leader (GE90) 08/1997 to 10/1999
. Supervised 8 employees
. Manufactured titanium and stainless steel aircraft and wind turbine
assemblies from scratch
. Managed daily operation of cell- scheduled production and tracked
assemblies
. Trained employees on machinery and assembly of parts
. Attended production and sales meetings
Accomplishments:
* Increased department output by 25% within 3 months
* Increased profits from $100K per month to $200k per month within 6 months
and maintained level though out tenure
Inventory Control/Cut-off Clerk 03/1997 to 08/1997
. Received and stocked raw materials, performed cycle count and re-orders
of low materials
. Operated cutting machinery and Shot Peen
. Maintained logs and filled production orders
Federal Express 02/1995 - 10/1997
Equipment Operator
. Operated equipment and back up lead
. Loaded and unloaded aircraft and sorted packages by zip code
. Handled hazardous cargo
Accomplishments:
* Received outstanding team performance award (Bravo Zulu)
Credit Bureau of Greater 05/1994 - 03/1997
Sr. Collection Specialist
. Managed client accounts
. Collected funds on non-sufficient checks and medical bills
. Skipped trace debtors, place calls and schedule payment plan
Acoustic Care 01/1992 - 02/1994
Supervisor
. Supervised 15+ employees
. Scheduled appointments, prepared quotes and resolved customers'
complaints
. Conducted interviews, employee reviews and training
. Maintained machinery, ordered supplies and updated customer data base
. Solicited new business and conducted area surveys
Indianapolis Coke 08/1982 -10/ 1991
Machine operator
. Operated equipment
. Cleaned oven pipes
References Available Upon Request