Contact
Gainesville FL 32607
352-***-**** (Mobile)
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www.linkedin.com/in/dmdabney
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dmdabneyenterprises.simdif.com
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Top Skills
Word
Outlook
PowerPoint
David Dabney
Seeking New Opportunities
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Summary
Over the past 20 years I have trained in MS-DOS based and Windows 9X/2000/Me/NT operating systems software and their applications software most commonly associated with office professionals (Lotus, WordPerfect, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice), as well as have received training in working with groups to achieve maximum productivity and association with the general public in a business setting
Specialties: Trained in Microsoft Office and similar word processing/ desktop publishing software
Trained in installation of Windows based applications software Trained in installation, testing, and maintenance of IBM based computer systems
HAZMAT qualified for shipping of recyclable/recycled Class 9 hazardous materials.
Experience
Epoch Residential
Groundsman
October 2018 - Present (5 years)
Gainesville, Florida, United States
BG MULTIFAMILY
Ground Keeper
August 2018 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Gainesville, Florida
Self-employed
Generalist
June 2017 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Inverness, Florida
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
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Merchandiser & Consultant
January 2017 - Present (6 years 9 months)
Citrus County (Inverness), FL
A seasonal position, I built & maintained Scotts', MiracleGro, and RoundUp displays and products for The Scotts' MiracleGro Company at a retail location of a client chain store. I worked with store staff and management to promote our product placement strategies as per their corporate planogram, placed signage, and maintained the shelf appeal across all products. Dabney Digital Enterprises
CEO/Consultant
January 2006 - Present (17 years 9 months)
Inverness, Florida
I started a one - man computer systems repair and consultancy agency, of which I use my 20 years of knowledge and experience with IBM PC - type systems and the Windows family of operating systems to solve computer issues and make recommendations on technology for clients. SenText Solutions
Regional Marketing Specialist
October 2016 - June 2017 (9 months)
Inverness, Florida
Regional Marketing Specialist with SenText Solutions for Florida's Nature Coast and Big Bend Region.
Express Employment Professionals
Temp - to - Hire Generalist
August 2014 - March 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Sanford, Florida
Engages in various general office and labor postings for corporate clients. Current postings include polling call center representative and NPO pantry associate/stocker.
Sonic Transportation and Logistics
Independent Contract Courier
November 2015 - January 2016 (3 months)
Orlando, Florida Area
Delivers medical and payroll parcels over a route covering East Orlando Fl and vicinity. Assures items arrive from Tampa warehouse, notes and ensures day's runs are completed in full. Uses technology to assure a fast and accurate delivery schedule daily.
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The Crow's Nest Programs
Home Services Technician
October 2013 - May 2014 (8 months)
Litchfield, Minnesota
I worked with developmentally disabled adults in a group home setting to adapt and function independently in their daily routine. My area of concentration was with MI&D clients of the company as a counselor and mentor. Key Training Center
Resident Manager Assistant Trainee
April 2013 - May 2013 (2 months)
Lecanto, Florida
I was responsible for the care and assistance of developmentally disabled adults in their day to day housekeeping routine.
DialAmerica Marketing, Inc.
Telephone Sales Representative
November 2009 - December 2009 (2 months)
Ocala, Florida
In my posting at the Ocala Fl. Call Center,I solicited for a nation magazine marketing campaign with associations to Special Olympics fundraising. Courtesy and professional salesmanship were both necessary in this role, as many people during this economic period were distrustful of any sales/ solicitation calls.
OnTrak, Inc.
Telephone Sales Consultant
December 2008 - January 2009 (2 months)
Casselberry, Florida
I initiate client contact into services for debt restructuring agency by accepting calls; describing our service to interested parties. I coordinate the initial processing of clients for our partner company's service; sometimes the position is fraught with experiencing those who are rude and aggressive, to date I have turned no less than five of these calls into service subscribers. Equity First Financial
Fulfillment Agent, Card Services Division
August 2008 - October 2008 (3 months)
Casselberry, Florida
In this position, worked with multiple clients to secure lowest rates on outstanding credit card debt through direct three-way rate negotiations with Page 3 of 7
major lenders. Having to gauge the current financial trends, maintain a level of professionalism, and to build an effective rapport with both client and lending representative were all necessary to achieve success in this employment endeavor.
Barret Leasing d/b/a Equity First Financial
Fulfillment Associate
July 2008 - October 2008 (4 months)
Casselberry, Florida
Collected information from clients by inbound call. Renegotiation of client credit card rates with all major credit card companies. Maintained information database of client information, rates & company services.
Maintained personal database of appointments & callbacks via MS Outlook/ Exchange.
7-11 Stores #33037
7 - Eleven Stores #33037
Sales Associate
April 2008 - June 2008 (3 months)
Oviedo, Florida
Service to customers of the store, maintaining a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all clients and fellow employees.I also engaged in product display and placement, as well as general store maintenance,enhancing product sellability while maintaining the corporate aesthetic. Cash register operation and shift accounting & bookkeeping were also my concerns; keeping track of revenue each working shift.
Overall Supply, Inc.
Customer Sales Associate
December 2007 - January 2008 (2 months)
Inverness, Florida
This effort required cold calling of business for contractual obligations for cleaning supplies; in a demanding marketplace, this required that I maintained professional telephone demeanor when dealing with potential and current clients.
Ocala Pizza d/b/a Papa John's
Delivery Driver/Shift Supervisor
March 2002 - September 2007 (5 years 7 months)
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General Driver Duties included the following:
Taking phone orders, prepares product for delivery, Preparing the ingredients for food preparation, stocking inventory for later use, delivery of product to customers in a timely and courteous manner, and general maintenance. these tasks, all necessary elements of the general practice within a restaurant had to be accomplished in many instances simultaneously.
Management Responsibilities included, but were not limited to the following: Engaging in accurate bookkeeping procedures for store, maintaining accurate cash totals and inventory,Instruction of coworkers in their duties and covering weak positions on in-store crew in addition to the general duties of a driver. National In-Store Marketing, LLC
Independent Contractor/Installer/Technician
March 2005 - September 2005 (7 months)
Citrus County Florida Area and surrounding counties With the skills I possessed from many years of independent systems installation, I was chosen to work independent of central authority to innovate my local area camera kiosks in the CVS Photo center chain by maintaining and repairing company client technology. A secondary task assigned to me by the company was in training of company client on-site personnel in use of the new technology.
DialAmerica Marketing, Inc.
Customer Sales Representative
November 2001 - May 2002 (7 months)
Ocala, Florida
In my posting at the Ocala Fl. Call Center, I was responsible for contacting clients of BellSouth to offer a introductory agreement for usage of BellSouth's High-Speed DSL service. Our contact was made via a automated dialing system, so flexibility, professional demeanor, and a upbeat attitude were essential - one never knew how the client at the other end of the line would react. Having a working knowledge of how DSL services worked was a bonus, as this often could trun a potential hangup into a new agreement. LKQ Corporation/Damron's Used Auto Parts
Shipping/Receiving Clerk
August 2001 - October 2001 (3 months)
Lecanto, Florida
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FedEx, and CSE freight services.
Maintained database for UPS shipping.
Installed & requisitioned software for UPS office. General clerical duties associated with the position
(sent faxes, answered phones, customer service).
WEJ Enterprises
Clerical/CAD Assistant
March 2001 - September 2001 (7 months)
Inverness, Florida
General office duties, CAD modeling, data entry (WinME) for office environment.
Publix #0255
Front Service Associate
November 1998 - June 2001 (2 years 8 months)
Inverness, Florida
Customer Service & Store Maintenance.
Inventory Control and management.
Winn - Dixie
Stock Associate
March 1996 - October 1998 (2 years 8 months)
Inverness, Florida
Customer Service & Store Maintenance.
Inventory control and management.
Education
Withlacootchee Technical Institute
0.75 yrs attended, Computer Systems Technology · (2011 - 2012) Webster College
0.25 yrs attended, Information Technology · (1998 - 1998) Central Florida Community College
2.5 yrs attended, Information Technology · (1986 - 1988) University of South Florida
0.5 yrs attended, Electrical Engineering, English · (1985 - 1986) Page 6 of 7
Citrus High School
H.S. Diploma, General Subjects · (1981 - 1985)
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