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CJ Freeman

CJ Freeman

West Lafayette,IN

Summary

Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Representative

CUTCO
South Bend, Indiana
06.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated product features to potential customers in home settings.
  • Built relationships with clients through effective communication and follow-ups.
  • Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
  • Collaborated with team members to share best practices and improve sales techniques.
  • Scheduled appointments for demonstrations while managing personal sales calendar efficiently.

Student Cook

Purdue Dining & Catering
West Lafayette, Indiana
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock of supplies.
  • Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of food.
  • Collaborated with team members to deliver timely meal service during shifts.

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
Elkhart, Indiana
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Managed food and beverage orders efficiently during peak hours.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
  • Engaged with guests to enhance their dining experience and address concerns.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.

Crew Member

Raising Cane's
West Lafayette, Indiana
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Responsible for creating our well-known one-love environment while serving our greatly loved food.
  • Assisted in food preparation and assembly of menu items efficiently.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately and processed payments efficiently.
  • Trained new crew members on procedures and best practices.
  • Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.

Ice Cream Scooper

The Chief
Granger, Indiana
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Served customers by providing friendly and efficient ice cream scooping service.
  • Maintained cleanliness by regularly sanitizing scooping utensils and work areas.
  • Operated cash register accurately while processing customer transactions efficiently.
  • Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels of ice cream flavors.

Lifeguard

Penn High School
Mishawaka, Indiana
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for the care and welfare of guests and students at Penn High School during school and sporting events.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of pool equipment and surroundings.
  • Engaged with patrons to promote water safety and healthy swimming practices.
  • Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.

Head Lifeguard

Knollwood Country Club
Granger, Indiana
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for the care and welfare of the residents and members of the Knollwood Country Club. I provided instruction and led group activities related to swimming for all age groups.
  • Enforced facility rules to ensure a safe environment for guests.
  • Monitored the pool area for safety and adhered to emergency protocols.
  • Participated in training sessions to learn lifesaving techniques and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01-2028

High School Diploma -

Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN
06-2024

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN
05-2024

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Inventory management
  • Sales demonstration
  • Customer experience enhancement
  • Value-based selling
  • Customer relations

Certification

  • CPR, AED, First Aid, Waterfront, Lifeguard Certification (2022- Present)
  • QPR Certification (2025- Present)
  • Liquor License (2025- Present)

Affiliations

  • ISSMA Solo and Ensemble (2016-2024)
  • Early College Academy (2020-2024)
  • Bel Canto Beginner Choir (2020-2021)
  • Kingsmen Against Cancer (2021-2022)
  • Bella Voce Intermediate Choir (2021-2022)
  • Viva Voce Advanced Chamber Choir (2021-2024)
  • Music Librarian (2021-2024)
  • Penn High School Junior Prom Committee (2022-2023)
  • Viva Voce Secretary (2022-2023)
  • Tri-M Music Honors Society (2022-2024)
  • All State Jazz Choir (2022-2024)
  • ISSMA Judge Assistant (2022-2024)
  • Penn Choir Leadership Board (2022-2024)
  • Gold Standard Advanced Choir (2022-2024)
  • Music Student Assistant (2023-2024)
  • Viva Voce Vice President (2023-2024)
  • All State Honor Choir (2023-2024)
  • Musical: The Music Man (Amaryllis) (2023-2024)
  • Granger Student Ministries (2023-2024)
  • Church 2nd and 3rd Grade Volunteer (2023-2024)
  • ACE Volunteer (2024-2025)
  • All Campus Community Choral (2024- Present)
  • Cutco Leadership Academy (2025- Present)
  • Purdue Women's Wrestling (2025- Present)
  • Purdue Forensic's Club (2025- Present)
  • Purdue Archery Club (2025- Present)

Accomplishments

  • Penn Choir Booster's Scholarship
  • Penn Choir Director's Award: Vice President Viva Voce
  • Penn Choir Director's Award: Excellence in Service & Leadership
  • Penn High School Recognition Award: C. LaMar Holaway Memorial Scholarship
  • Tri-M Music Honors Society Senior Recognition Award
  • Penn Choir Leadership Board Community Service Award
  • ISSMA Gold Rating (2016-2024)
  • ISSMA State Gold Rating (2023)
  • Penn Choir High Honors Plaque
  • Academic Honors
  • Magma Cum Laude

Timeline

Sales Representative

CUTCO
06.2025 - Current

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2025 - 08.2025

Crew Member

Raising Cane's
08.2024 - 02.2025

Student Cook

Purdue Dining & Catering
03.2024 - Current

Ice Cream Scooper

The Chief
03.2023 - 06.2024

Lifeguard

Penn High School
10.2022 - 06.2024

Head Lifeguard

Knollwood Country Club
06.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Purdue University

High School Diploma -

Penn High School

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Ivy Tech Community College