ANDREW DURBIN
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in retail management, education, facilities maintenance, and maritime studies. Proven leadership abilities and strong public speaking skills enhance team collaboration and customer engagement. Adaptable and quick learner with a blend of academic knowledge and practical field experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Flight Factory Discs
03.2022 - Current
- Deliver high-quality customer service through strong product knowledge.
- Process sales transactions and ensure accurate inventory management.
- Assist with store organization and visual merchandising.
- Build positive customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
Student OPS
University of West Florida Historic Trust
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted with daily historic site operations and visitor engagement.
- Supported preservation, interpretation, and educational programming.
- Collaborated with staff in a professional, public-facing environment.
Maintenance Assistant
Pine Terrace Baptist Church
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed routine maintenance and facility upkeep
- Assisted with repairs, event setup, and safety procedures
- Ensured buildings and grounds were clean, functional, and well-maintained
Substitute Teacher
Santa Rosa County School District
2021 - 2021
- Managed classrooms across multiple grade levels.
- Delivered lesson plans and maintained productive learning environments
- Demonstrated strong communication and classroom management skills
Department Manager
Dick’s Sporting Goods
2019 - 2021
- Supervised associates and managed daily department operations
- Trained and mentored new employees
- Oversaw inventory, merchandising, and sales performance
- Recognized for leadership, accountability, and reliability
Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods
2017 - 2019
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized, and current.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Maritime Studies
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12-2025
Associate of Arts - Associate of Sciences
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05-2018
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Public speaking and presentations
- Leadership and team supervision
- Customer service excellence
- Professional communication skills
- Map reading and spatial interpretation
- Introductory photogrammetry
Certifications And Field Experience
- Open Water SCUBA Certified; Certified Scientific Diver
- CPR Certified: 2024
- University of West Florida 2024 Maritime Field School: I took part in the excavation of the third Emmanuel Point shipwreck from the 1559 De Luna Fleet. I conducted underwater surveys using side-scan sonar and magnetometer, utilized handheld magnetometers and GPS points to map English Navy Cove, mapped, plotted, and cataloged artifacts. I assisted with post-field conservation of artifacts in the UWF Archaeology Lab.
Timeline
Student OPS
University of West Florida Historic Trust
09.2024 - 12.2025
Sales Associate
Flight Factory Discs
03.2022 - Current
Maintenance Assistant
Pine Terrace Baptist Church
05.2021 - 03.2022
Substitute Teacher
Santa Rosa County School District
2021 - 2021
Department Manager
Dick’s Sporting Goods
2019 - 2021
Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods
2017 - 2019
Bachelor of Arts - Maritime Studies
University of West Florida
Associate of Arts - Associate of Sciences
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College