Derrick Burbage

Experience

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  South Carolina Highway Patrol

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2009

  State Trooper

  • Promoted to Trooper First Class (2000), Senior Trooper (2001), and Lance Corporal (2003)• Established personal activity goals and exceeded those goals on a monthly and yearly basis, consistently maintaining a position of productivity leader for my assigned post.• Conducted in-depth criminal investigations using highly trained analytical skills.• Exhibited leadership ability by successfully supervising team members when first-line supervisors were unavailable.• Researched, prepared, and presented expert courtroom testimony to Judges and juries in criminal trials. Show less

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  DynCorp International

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  International Police Liaison Officer - Afghan Police Program (APP)

  • Mentored and trained Senior-Level Command Staff of the 15 Provinces within the Baghlan District of Afghanistan on Law Enforcement Operations, Logistics, and Training with the help of an Afghani Language Assistant (Interpreter).• Provided armed security alongside the US Army during missions.• Prepared weekly and monthly reports detailing the goals and accomplishments of the mentor team.• Tasked with documenting Mentor Meetings to keep Central Command Staff and fellow mentors apprised of the activities of all 6 mentor teams in our assigned region. Show less

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  Charleston County Sheriff

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

  Deputy Sheriff

  • Investigated criminal activity, interviewed witnesses and suspects, took written statements, collected and documented evidence, and compiled this data into concise computerized investigative reports.• Coordinated with local, state, and federal agencies to accomplish law enforcement objectives.• Provided traffic control, conducted searches, investigated collisions, and responded to emergencies.• Prepared, reviewed, and completed accurate investigative reports in a timely manner.• Researched, prepared, and presented expert courtroom testimony to Judges and juries in criminal trials.• Mentored fellow officers on law and law enforcement procedures. Show less

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  Captain Jack's Liquors

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2015

  Owner / Manager / Business Consultant

  • Founded and grew the business from zero sales, to sales of over $1.3 million within the first 2 years by focusing on customer needs and desires, up-selling, and providing exceptional customer service.• Established weekly, monthly, and yearly sales goals, and achieved a 100% success rate in exceeding monthly and yearly goals.• Hired, trained, and managed seven (7) employees and established performance objectives for each. • Developed and implemented a security and theft strategy resulting in a shrinkage rate of less than one-tenth of 1 percent over a 3 year period compared to the industry average of 2%. Show less

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  Carolina Investigative Services, LLC

  May 2011 - Jul 2015

  Owner / Licensed Private Investigator in South Carolina

  • Private investigation services including service of process, worker's compensation, domestic investigations, surveillance, DUI trial preparation, child custody cases, and more.• Collaborate with multiple agencies to timely and efficiently handle investigative activities.• Monitor activity of other investigators and provide guidance and assistance when needed.• Prepare, review, and complete accurate computerized investigative reports in a timely manner.• Prepare and present expert courtroom testimony to Judges and juries in civil cases. Show less

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  Southern Squire Properties, LLC

  Jan 2013 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Southern Squire Properties is located in beautiful Summerville, SC. We buy houses and mobile homes in any condition and can normally close in under 7 days. Our primary market of choice is the Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester County areas of South Carolina. If you have a home for sale or know of someone who does, please contact us and we will make a cash offer.Also, if you are looking for a home, please visit our website where we post our newly renovated homes that are for sale or rent. http://www.southernsquire.com/• Research, develop cost and repair estimation, purchase and rehabilitate houses for resale.• Manage construction, contractors, and marketing of properties. Show less

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  Geek Squad

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2017

  Regional Manager (Deputy Field Marshal)

  Regional Manager directly responsible for leading and managing the pooled labor employees within the Best Buy®/Geek Squad® In-Home Services division relating to Home Theater Installation, PC Services, and Appliance Home Delivery and Installation in both South Carolina and Georgia (18 direct reports). I am responsible for ensuring the highest quality client experience by technically trained Agents, driving operational efficiency, and growing the business in an effort to support converging technologies.My core responsibilities include:• Creating consistency in service fulfillment execution – ultimately protecting and growing the brand.• Working with District and Market Leadership in controlling costs and delivering productivity goals by monitoring and analyzing business trends/results on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.• Developing action plans to overcome performance gaps• Teaching and coaching district and store personnel on effective sales-fulfillment practices.• Actively participating in Ride-a-longs to ensure SOP execution and operational effectiveness to positively impact client loyalty and grow the business.• Managing the complexities of a highly mobile workforce (including in-home services, scheduling, client satisfaction, productivity) while teaching, coaching, and enforcing store and on-site SOP• Managing escalations and communicating with store management, dispatch, district partners and corporate on customer issues.• Control costs and delivering productivity goals by monitoring and analyzing business trends and results• Evaluating and developing employee business performance through coaching, training, career counseling, and goal-setting.Promotions:Deputy Field Marshal - January 2016Double Agent - April 2015Agent - January 2014Cadet - October 2013 Show less

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  Johnson & Wilson Real Estate Company, LLC

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

  Licensed Realtor

  Detail-oriented real estate professional with the Johnson and Wilson Real Estate Company, proudly serving Charleston, South Carolina and the surrounding areas. As a Charleston native with over 15 years experience in the real estate industry, Derrick is passionate about sharing his expansive industry knowledge and sincere in his commitment to helping clients succeed.

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  Carolina One Real Estate Services

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2021

  Licensed Realtor
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  EXp Realty, LLC

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2024

  Licensed Realtor
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  The Husted Team Powered by Keller Williams

  Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  Licensed Realtor
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  BrandName Real Estate

  Apr 2024 - now

  Licensed Realtor