Byron K.

Experience

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  Best Buy

  Sept 2009 - May 2010

  Sales Specialist

  At Best Buy I employed and honed my public-speaking, technical and research skills in a fast-paced, consumer-driven environment. Part of that involved researching and remaining fluent in not only the products sold, but the technology driving those products in order to ensure that the customer is as informed as they can possibly of the what they want or is looking for. I found that by engaging customers confidently and skillfully navigating any concerns or issue they have in seeking what they needed, I could maximize the customer's comfort level in spending their money on that product. If a customer feels comfortable, even joyful about the purchase they've made, customer loyalty increases. That is how I consistently met and exceeded budget quotas and expanded the customer base in my time as a salesman at store #1785. Show less

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  The University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2014

  Performance Stipend

  While a student at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, I auditioned and was cast as:Othello, "Othello", 2011-2012Hamlet, "Hamlet", 2012-2013Actor, "The Tolerance Group", 2013-2014As an employed actor my duties included: maintaining memorization, blocking, fight choreography, scene changes of Classical and Contemporary pieces of running times no less than 50 minutes, traveling state-wide and preserving the integrity of all show properties, costumes, and set pieces as part of an acting company. Show less

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  Alabama School of Fine Arts- Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre

  Feb 2014 - May 2023

  Lighting Technical Director

  As the LD-1 of the Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre, I work in conjunction with the facilities manager on coordinating school-wide, as well as private events. My duties include: - maintenance and inventory of lighting instruments, gels, accessories, - maintaining functional integrity of our rep plot- coordinating all hangs and focuses and lighting strikes- remaining up-to-date with relevant paperwork( i.e.- dimmer-channel hookup, instrument schedules)- working with outside lighting designers and modifying the rep plot to implement their design- designing for private events(galas, concerts, music videos, showcases, etc.)- programming and operating ETC element and Philip-Strand Palette VL lighting boards throughout runs- rigging- hanging and working with projector- customer service Show less

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  Mafiaoza's Birmingham

  May 2014 - Dec 2015

  Line Cook
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  Alabama Ballet

  Aug 2014 - May 2023

  Running crew

  I currently work as part of the load-in/load-out and run crew with the Alabama Ballet. Duties include but are not limited to: ensuring the safe storage, transportation, construction, and deconstruction of set, costumes, and lighting properties.

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  World of Beer Franchising, Inc.

  Apr 2016 - May 2023

  Bartender/Server
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  Iron City Acquisitions

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  Junior Account Manager
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  Fukushima English Center

  Apr 2018 - May 2023

  English Second Language Teacher

  I research, plan, and implement lessons grounded in the four main language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. My students range between 2 and 78 years of age, affording me experience working with students at every level of education and ability. I also speak classroom and conversational Japanese, and am currently improving those skills daily.

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  Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School

  Jun 2022 - now

  English Language Art Teacher