Devin Patterson
Business Manager
Denver, CO
************@***.**.*** - 321-***-****
To obtain a position where I can work hard, show integrity, have some independence in my work, successfully
solve problems, and be rewarded for successfully completing the tasks set for me. I want to find a position
where I can advance and build a career.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor / Management Consultant
Techbuff Inspections - Boynton Beach, FL - March 2012 to Present
Responsibilities
Evaluate property condition and damages, sometimes meeting with mortgagors
Speaking with clients regarding inspection issues
Coordinate insurance loss inspections
Hire, collect paperwork and train all new inspectors
Contracted to oversee field inspectors that cover most of the state of Florida
Accomplishments
Created video tutorials for training new inspectors, updating training manuals, staying on top of changing
requirements, hiring inspectors, and dealing with issues from clients and inspectors.
Skills Used
I have used logistics to determine routes, problem solving, coordinating with clients, staying on top of deadlines
and more.
Sales Associate
Bob Steele Chevrolet - Cocoa, FL - September 2011 to March 2012
Understanding automobiles by studying characteristics, capabilities, and features; comparing and
contrasting competitive models; inspecting automobiles.
Discuss customers' needs and advise them on the most suitable vehicle.
Demonstrating vehicles to customers, including taking them for test drives.
Meeting customers face to face and holding sales discussions with them.
Negotiating the terms of a sales agreement and closing sales.
Writing up sales contracts, complete associated paperwork and pre-delivery inspections.
Following-up in-bound telephone inquiries, walk in prospects and emails inquiries.
Providing sales management information by completing reports.
Developing buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers.
Arranging appointments via Internet Leads.
Administrative Manager
Pizza Gallery and Grill - Melbourne, FL - February 2004 to September 2011
Handled financials including creating budget for 2010 and 2011 with input from the owner
Completed nightly and weekly paperwork for invoices, daily sales, and labor costs
Created integrated Excel reports to track important data and quantify results on costs, budget, etc.
Managed a $2 million restaurant establishment with a crew of 30 per shift at times
Helped to create and oversee training programs for new employees
Supplied technical support involving maintenance of network capabilities, television set up, revising
computer menus, pricing integrity, creating and maintaining reports
Recommendation available
EDUCATION
BA in Business Administration, minor in Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
2009 to 2014
Certificate in Accounting Technology Operations
Brevard Community College - Melbourne, FL
2011 to 2011
Certificate in Accounting Tech Specialist
Brevard Community College
2010 to 2011
SKILLS
MS Office Suite, Inventory Management, Budget Analysis
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, various photo editing programs, and Pinnacle POS systems
Leadership experience through management at Pizza Gallery and Grill and Techbuff Inspections
Hard worker, always on time, creative, responsible, problem solver
Current 2-14 Life Insurance License and Serve Safe Food Manager Certified
Logistics with up to 80 stops per route per day
Creating hiring materials
Creating training materials including video tutorials, PowerPoint presentations and PDFs with embedded
links both in the document and to external sites