Christian Deeds
Morton
Summary
Results-driven professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Highly adaptive and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility & Exhibit Manager
Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of museum facility, props, and exhibits. Conduct quality care and preventative maintenance for exhibits and building systems. Lead staff or contractors in performing effective and efficient services. Conduct regular inspections of exhibits, facility, and grounds; create, document, and implement plans to address areas needing improvement. Order facility supplies and transport mobile exhibit pieces to mobile recreation programs.
Store Lead/Repair Technician
Guitar Center
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Greeted and assisted customers by showcasing new and used store products. Supervised shifts, delegated tasks, and maintained store appearance while reaching daily sales goals. Repaired store owned and customer owned gear.
Merchandiser
Republic National Distributing Company
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Merchandised shipments for all store accounts and identified areas for expansion. Served as a liaison for the company and accounts. Enhanced displays to improve customer sales and to generate brand recognition.
Sales Consultant
Bloomington Normal Auto Mall
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided quality customer service. Identified automotive sales opportunities based on individualized consumer needs. Presented and delivered vehicles. Followed up on all leads to increase sales.
Collections Specialist
Class Act Realty
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted in office administration and front desk reception. Located debtors by phone, email, and door to door travel to collect payments. Posted notices of eviction. Represented company at court hearings.
Merchandise Coordinator
Beauty Brands
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Received product shipments and deliveries. Oversaw inventory while implementing product placement and displays through corporate planograms. Analyzed sales data, and supported sales strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and profit.
Creative Host/Artist
Paint Nite
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Traveled and arranged Paint Nite Parties at various venue locations in the Central Illinois area. Created a welcoming atmosphere by setting up tables, easels, canvases, paints, and music. Greeted, entertained, and directed guests in step-by-step painting activities.
Training Program Engineer/Voice Talent
Braumiller Consulting Group
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Engineered corporate training webinars to optimize company program specifications, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and company growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater and Visual Arts
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO01.2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Sales
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Goal setting
- Documentation and reporting
- Operations management
- Project management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Cloud Software
- Carpentry
- Maintenance/Repairs
Certification
CPR
BASSET
Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Facility & Exhibit Manager
Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum
06.2023 - Current
Store Lead/Repair Technician
Guitar Center
09.2021 - 05.2023
Merchandiser
Republic National Distributing Company
07.2019 - 06.2021
Sales Consultant
Bloomington Normal Auto Mall
10.2018 - 04.2019
Collections Specialist
Class Act Realty
03.2018 - 10.2018
Merchandise Coordinator
Beauty Brands
08.2017 - 04.2018
Creative Host/Artist
Paint Nite
05.2017 - 02.2018
Training Program Engineer/Voice Talent
Braumiller Consulting Group
11.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Theater and Visual Arts
Culver-Stockton College