Alexander Dupra
Puryear
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
AJ's Bar & Grill
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided exceptional customer service and created welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Mixed and served beverages while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer engagement techniques.
- Managed inventory levels, placing orders to maintain optimal stock of supplies.
Drone Operator
Department Of Defence
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Maneuvered drone around obstacles and obstructions.
- Followed work specifications to obtain needed photography.
- Helped create and implement innovative drone standards for group.
- Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
- Filed instrument flight plans with air traffic control, enabling proper flight coordination.
Initial Designer
Purelite Power
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Utilized LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to create accurate, 3D models of customer properties for solar panel installation planning.
- Analyzed topographical and structural data to design optimal solar panel configurations based on roof orientation, shading, and environmental factors.
- Integrated customer energy consumption data to create tailored solar system designs that maximize energy efficiency and savings.
- Developed energy production estimates based on system design and geographical location, leveraging LIDAR data for precise calculations.
- Worked closely with project managers and engineers to ensure designs align with local regulations, safety standards, and company specifications.
- Generated detailed reports and presentations for customers, explaining expected savings and return on investment (ROI) from solar panel installation.
- Averaged potential customer savings by comparing their current energy bills to estimated solar energy production and local utility rates, presenting clear savings projections over time.
- Coordinated with the sales team to provide customers with custom solar system proposals, integrating the energy savings analysis into the sales process.
- Assisted in creating a streamlined process for integrating LIDAR data into the company’s design software, reducing time-to-design and increasing system accuracy.
Crew Member
AmeriCorps Program
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with team members to execute community service projects, focusing on disaster response, environmental restoration, youth mentoring.
- Led or assisted in environmental clean-up, construction projects, or educational outreach
- Engaged with local communities, fostering positive relationships and ensuring efficient project delivery.
- Maintained safety protocols and adhered to all AmeriCorps guidelines during fieldwork.
- Assisted in tracking and reporting progress for project goals and outcomes.
Team Leader
Carrols Corporation
04.2015 - 09.2017
- Supervised and motivated a team of 8 crew members to ensure efficient and high-quality service during peak hours.
- Managed daily operations, including overseeing food preparation, customer service, and maintaining restaurant cleanliness.
- Ensured adherence to all food safety, health, and sanitation standards, conducting regular checks to maintain cleanliness and safety.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated new and existing team members, ensuring proper execution of job duties and adherence to company policies.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing customer complaints, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
- Assisted in managing inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring stock levels were adequate for smooth operations.
- Coordinated shift schedules, ensuring proper coverage and efficient team performance during busy hours.
- Handled cash register transactions, performed end-of-shift cash balancing, and maintained accurate financial records.
- Worked closely with management to implement promotional campaigns and drive sales during special events or promotions.
- Acted as the point of contact for crew members in the absence of higher management, ensuring smooth communication and operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville-Manlius High School
Manlius, NY07-2017
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Active listening
Certification
Combat Lifesaver (CLS)
Unmanned Aircraft System Repairer
Basic Enlisted Combat Skills (160TH SOAR)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bartender
AJ's Bar & Grill
05.2025 - 01.2026
Drone Operator
Department Of Defence
08.2021 - 04.2025
Initial Designer
Purelite Power
02.2018 - 08.2021
Crew Member
AmeriCorps Program
09.2017 - 01.2018
Team Leader
Carrols Corporation
04.2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville-Manlius High School