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DEREK WILLIAMS

Boiling Springs

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Enlisted Soldier

Army National Gaurd
05.2014 - Current
  • Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
  • Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
  • Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
  • Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
  • Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
  • Risk-assessed environments and implemented appropriate security measures.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.

Police Officer

Spartanburg Police Department
05.2024 - 07.2025
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.

Home Furnishing Consultant

Ashley Furniture Homestore
11.2020 - 05.2024
  • Communicated with clients to find and design layout best suited for client needs and location.
  • Updated customers on scheduled deliveries of furniture to homes.
  • Followed up with clients after installation and delivery to gauge customer satisfaction.

Salesperson

Mattress Firm
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.

Department Manager

Walmart
06.2015 - 05.2019
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dorman High School
Roebuck, SC
05.2013

Skills

  • Vendor Relations
  • Project Management
  • Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Data Entry
  • Information Security
  • Product Knowledge
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Call Management

Timeline

Police Officer

Spartanburg Police Department
05.2024 - 07.2025

Home Furnishing Consultant

Ashley Furniture Homestore
11.2020 - 05.2024

Salesperson

Mattress Firm
06.2019 - 11.2020

Department Manager

Walmart
06.2015 - 05.2019

Enlisted Soldier

Army National Gaurd
05.2014 - Current

High School Diploma -

Dorman High School
DEREK WILLIAMS