Manager High School

Derek Jones

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Experienced professional technician with strong leadership skills and self motivated work ethic. Committed to career

longevity with an established organization. Capacity to make sound decisions independently or work together with other

technicians. Comfortable in public speaking and training environments.

EXPERTISE

Ability to clearly demonstrate concepts with network systems, including Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista, 2007, and

Windows 8); Microsoft Server (2003 and 2008); TCP/IP, ISDN, WAN and LAN; router, switch, firewall installations; Cisco

networking fundamentals; PC hardware installation and maintenance; and troubleshooting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Creative Director/Production Manager September 2013 Present

Pelham Event Center, Pelham Alabama

• Design and build attractions for events held throughout the year.

• Coordinate production team and schedule to complete attractions correctly and on time.

• Oversee the events held and address and solve issues as they occur.

Assistant to Network Administrator May 2013 –December 2013

Herzing University, Birmingham, AL

• Assisted the Network Administrator with maintaining online network for the University. Troubleshot and

repaired faculty and student equipment.

• Updated software and hardware as needed.

• Educated new students on proper use of network and equipment.

Assistant Store Manager August 2012 January 2013

The Cajun Steamer Bar and Grill, Hoover, AL

• Ran day to day operations, including employee scheduling and inventory maintenance.

• Managed weekly promotions and event planning.

• Managed $60,000 in monthly financials.

Front of House Manager January 2010 July 2012

Sal's Italian Restaurant, Springville, AL

• Managed employee schedules and inventory maintenance.

• Maintained daily financials and bookkeeping.

• Ensured restaurant was properly opened and closed on a daily basis.

• Calculated and maintained food and beverage costs.

• Trained all new staff members.

Restaurant Waiter August 2008 January 2010

The Cheesecake Factory, Birmingham, AL

• Provided exceptional and timely service to all guests.

• Managed cash transactions effectively.

• Worked with management and staff to efficiently handle interactions with a large number of guests.

General Manager May 2008 August 2008

32 Degrees Yogurt Bar, Birmingham, AL

• Ran day to day operations, including employee scheduling and inventory maintenance.

• Maintained daily financials and bookkeeping.

• Maintained adequate labor and food costs while meeting and exceeding sales goals.

Bar Manager April 2004 May 2006

Costa's BBQ & Steakhouse, Trussville, AL

• Managed employee schedules and inventory maintenance.

• Calculated and maintained satisfactory liquor costs.

• Ensured bar was properly opened and closed on a daily basis.

• Implemented training system for new bartenders.

• Maintained daily financials and cash flow for the bar.

Bar Manager December 2000 April 2004

Applebee's, Trussville, AL

• Managed employee schedules and inventory maintenance.

• Calculated and maintained satisfactory liquor costs.

• Ensured bar was properly opened and closed on a daily basis.

• Trained all new bartenders.

• Maintained daily financials and cash flow for the bar.

EDUCATION

Diploma in Network Systems (DNS) December 2013

Herzing University, Birmingham, AL

High School Diploma May 1999

Pinson Valley High School, Pinson, AL

CERTIFICATIONS

A+ CompTIA

CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate

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