Blake Callis
Summary
Entrepreneurial and detail-oriented professional with experience in landscaping, retail sales, and technician support. Skilled in strategic planning, customer service, and teamwork, with hands-on experience managing service schedules, supporting operations, and maintaining safe, organized work areas. Focused on delivering reliable results and building strong customer relationships.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscaping Entrepreneur
Callis Lawn Maintenance
2023 - Current
- Launched lawn maintenance services, establishing customer workflows and service standards.
- Managed mowing, edging, and trimming schedules for consistent property upkeep.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance, ensuring dependable operation of mowers and trimmers.
- Prepared seasonal landscaping plans aligned with client property needs.
- Communicated with customers to confirm service details and address requests.
- Supervised job-site quality, correcting gaps in cleanup and finishing.
- Developed efficient routes to reduce travel time between service locations.
- Delivered estimates and invoicing, supporting accurate billing and customer retention.
- Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
- Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
Assistant Technician
Beacon Transport
07.2022 - Current
- Inspected vehicles and equipment for safety, reporting defects for timely repair.
- Assisted technicians with preventive maintenance, parts handling, and shop organization.
- Recorded service details accurately in maintenance logs and work order systems.
- Prepared tools, supplies, and replacement components for scheduled repairs.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain safe, efficient shop operations.
- Supported diagnostic troubleshooting by gathering observations and testing basic functions.
- Followed transport safety procedures and compliance requirements during daily tasks.
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted customers with product selection, pricing, and project recommendations across sales floor departments.
- Processed POS transactions accurately, including returns, exchanges, and special order support.
- Located inventory quickly using store systems and coordinated product availability with team members.
- Restocked merchandise, organized aisles, and maintained clean, safe, and shoppable department displays.
- Collaborated with associates to meet sales floor coverage, replenishment, and service standards.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2030
Skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Strategic thinking
- Customer relations
- Digital marketing
- Business planning
- Brand building
- Project management
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Business management
Certification
Osha 10
Timeline
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
12.2025 - 03.2026
Assistant Technician
Beacon Transport
07.2022 - Current
Landscaping Entrepreneur
Callis Lawn Maintenance
2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga