Cayden Armstrong
Clinton,MS
Summary
Kinesiology senior pursuing pharmaceutical and medical sales with $60k+ documented customer-facing sales across 733 orders and 1,823 guests. Over one year of direct patient care experience. Strong relationship-building communication focused on meeting individual needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server / To-Go Specialist
Taste Italian Kitchen
Ridgeland, MS
09.2025 - Current
- Reached $2,044.95 peak sales day by applying product knowledge and suggestive selling to recommend menu items and add-ons.
- Built guest relationships, resolved concerns, and supported high-volume dine-in and to-go service.
- Generated $60,039 in net sales across 733 orders and 1,823 guests during documented Sep 2025–May 2026 reporting period.
Server
Outback Steakhouse
Tupelo, MS
04.2025 - 08.2026
- Used suggestive selling and menu knowledge to recommend items and add-ons, strengthening persuasive communication for pharmaceutical product presentations.
- Identified customer preferences through active listening and tailored recommendations, building needs assessment and relationship skills for engagement with healthcare providers.
- Processed customer transactions and handled concerns in fast-paced setting, developing adaptability and problem-solving for sales accounts and customer relationships.
Direct Care Provider
Hamilton Davis Home Care
Flowood, MS
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported individualized patient care and built trusted relationships, strengthening empathy and interpersonal skills needed to build credibility with healthcare professionals in pharmaceutical sales.
- Administered medications according to care plans and monitored patient conditions, gaining healthcare experience related to medication use, patient needs, and treatment adherence.
- Shared patient updates with supervisors and medical staff, developing accurate professional communication skills for discussing pharmaceutical products and supporting provider collaboration.
Education
B.S. - Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05-2027
Skills
- Suggestive selling
- Product presentation
- Needs assessment
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Positive guest interactions
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Consultative selling
Certification
- Rotaract Men`s Service Club
- First Aid Certified
- MAB Certification
Accomplishments
- 2023 NEMFCA All-Star
- Dean`s List
Timeline
Server / To-Go Specialist
Taste Italian Kitchen
09.2025 - Current
Server
Outback Steakhouse
04.2025 - 08.2026
Direct Care Provider
Hamilton Davis Home Care
01.2024 - 05.2025
B.S. - Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
Mississippi College