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Ayden Knight

Boone ,NC

Summary

Dynamic and customer-focused professional, excelling in inventory management and customer service. Proven ability to create a welcoming atmosphere while delivering exceptional service. Recognized for problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Shopkeeper

Ellison

- Managed inventory levels, minimizing shortages.

- Assisted customers

- Ran the farmers market booth, and shop.

- operated the point of sale system

- organization was at the top of my check list, along with cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere.

Dishwasher

The Social on Main

- Sorted and organized dishes to ensure of a smooth shift.

- managed a crucial part of the kitchen during peak seasons and hours.

- Welcoming, calm, and collected person to have in a kitchen.

Shopkeeper

Maws Produce

- Trained new staff

- Ran the POS and the floor

- Up to date on product information

- offloaded and loaded product many times throughout the day

Park Staff Member

Town of Blowing Rock

- Guidance to tourists

- Assisted and managed cleanliness throughout the park

- Attended meetings with other Town of Blowing Rock staff members

Fly Fishing Guide

Elk Creek Outfitters - Boone's Premier Fly Fishing Outfitters
Boone, NC
02.2025 - Current

- Expected to know safety protocols

- CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications

- Provide excellent service to customers on the water

- Fast paced job

- Quick adaptations to weather and customer needs

- Very consistent good customer reviews

- Easy navigating of remote areas, with safety of guests at the top of my list of priorities

- Gained character skills, such as being a chameleon with all people, easy to talk to, easy to train.

Fly Fishing Guide / Retail Shift Leader

The Speckled Trout Outfitters
Blowing Rock, NC
04.2023 - 02.2025

- Weekly meetings and progress reports

- tasked with quarterly jobs, and “rocks”.

- Maintained the bar inside of the fly shop.

- Meetings with reps and higher ups in the industry.

- Shift leader duties included sending people home, quick thinking while making calls during customer issues, being the first point of contact while a manager was not on the floor, etc.

Education

High School Diploma -

Watauga High School
Boone, NC
12.2023

Skills

  • Friendly and positive
  • Problem-solving
  • Inventory management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Customer service
  • Employee training

Timeline

Fly Fishing Guide

Elk Creek Outfitters - Boone's Premier Fly Fishing Outfitters
02.2025 - Current

Fly Fishing Guide / Retail Shift Leader

The Speckled Trout Outfitters
04.2023 - 02.2025

Shopkeeper

Ellison

Dishwasher

The Social on Main

Shopkeeper

Maws Produce

Park Staff Member

Town of Blowing Rock

High School Diploma -

Watauga High School
Ayden Knight