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Blake Franks

Port Orange,FL

Summary

  • Blake Franks, Junior at Florida Atlantic University studying Criminal Justice
  • Skilled in building rapport and navigating social dynamics effectively
  • Thrives in uncomfortable environments, viewing them as opportunities for growth
  • Demonstrates resilience and adaptability under pressure
  • Strong foundation in research, analysis, and critical thinking
  • Committed to personal and professional development
  • Aspires to join the Daytona Police Academy
  • Believes a security job will provide valuable experience and skills applicable to future law enforcement career

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Lumber Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
DeLand, FL
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance with lumber selection.
  • Assisted in loading lumber onto customer vehicles.
  • Provided product knowledge and advice to customers regarding lumber types, grades, and sizes.
  • Organized inventory on shelves according to size, type, and grade of lumber.
  • Performed daily stock checks to ensure adequate supply of products.
  • Operated forklifts to unload lumber from delivery trucks.
  • Ensured that the store was clean and orderly.
  • Built relationships with vendors in order to negotiate better prices.

Millwork Sales Specialist

Lowes Home Improvment
DeLand, FL
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Advised customers on the best millwork solutions for their applications based on budget and aesthetic requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials during installation processes.
  • Used jig, circular and table saws to cut lumber to requested sizes to fulfill customer requests.
  • Facilitated inventory control by counting and organizing warehouse materials.
  • Unloaded and removed lumber from delivery trucks to place boards on appropriate racks according to grade and size.
  • Operated forklifts to pick customer orders in bulk areas.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05-2025

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Greetings with Pleasure
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Consultative Sales
  • Project Estimation
  • Active Listening
  • Organization
  • Goal Setting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cash Drawer Management
  • Reliability
  • Ability to Lift 80lbs

Accomplishments

Serving member on the Student Conduct Board At Florida Atlantic University, Spring 2024, 2025.

Timeline

Lumber Sales Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
05.2023 - 08.2023

Millwork Sales Specialist

Lowes Home Improvment
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Florida Atlantic University
Blake Franks