Cody Reed Akers
Springtown,Texas
Summary
Driven and versatile professional with a proven track record in customer engagement and exceptional service, honed at Hitchcock Distributing, Inc. Skilled in machinery operation and maintenance, alongside strong leadership abilities. Demonstrates a knack for elevating team performance and improving operational efficiency, embodying adaptability and a positive professional demeanor.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Hitchcock Distributing, Inc.
Durant, OK
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Owner, Hitchcock Distributing, Inc., Durant, OK, 580.924.3350, https://www.facebook.com/Hitchcockdist
- Independently administer customer orders in regional area
- Assisting in warehouse stocking and distribution of wholesale products to customers
- Communicate daily with facility managers regarding orders, product needs and customer concerns
- Address and resolve conflicts that may arise immediately without requiring upper-level involvement
- Maintain draught line equipment, test equipment performance, and ensure its functioning properly and ready for use
- Recommend ways to improve customer service based on regional response and need
- Owner, Hitchcock Distributing, Inc., Durant, OK, 580.924.3350, https://www.facebook.com/Hitchcockdist
Game Day Operations
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: Deputy Director of Athletics, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant OK, 580.745.2690, cwilmoth@se.edu
- Officiating/sideline crew
- Gate attendant, site preparation and assist security staff
- Deputy Director of Athletics, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant OK, 580.745.2690, cwilmoth@se.edu
Stocker and Grocery Team Member
Pruett's Food
Durant, OK
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Store Manager, Pruett's Food, Durant, OK, 580.924.3181, ecomm8@pruettsfood.com
- Received orders, stocked, and product inventory
- Administered Cashier duties recording sales, requesting price checks, and collecting payment
- Deli food preparation, production, and sales
- Provided training to newer staff members
- Entrusted to work various store positions due to capability and store need
- Store Manager, Pruett's Food, Durant, OK, 580.924.3181, ecomm8@pruettsfood.com
Outside Warehouse Assistant
Plywood Company of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Owner, Plywood Company of Fort Worth, TX, 817.831.4206, twhitlock@plywoodco.com
- Met with external customers and coordinated orders with internal personnel
- Processed orders and assisted with loading and off-loading materials
- Verified order accuracy and maintained compliance with industry regulations and safety standards
- Owner, Plywood Company of Fort Worth, TX, 817.831.4206, twhitlock@plywoodco.com
Assistant Coach
Cooperstown Cobras Baseball Association
Saginaw, TX
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Director Team Operations, Cooperstown Cobras, Saginaw, TX, 817.437.6537, nuke9aol.com
- Assisted coach during practices, games, tournaments, and travel trips for 16U team
- Communicated with umpires, coaches, and facility staff regularly during games and tournaments
- Knowledge and administration of Baseball Association rules
- Director Team Operations, Cooperstown Cobras, Saginaw, TX, 817.437.6537, nuke9aol.com
Construction Assistant
Trinity Commercial Contractors Inc.
Azle, TX
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Owner, Trinity Commercial Contractors, Inc., Azle, TX, 817.444.8885, http://www.trinity-contracting.com
- Construction prep-work to include carpentry, painting, and welding
- Handled work site orders and assisted senior foreman with warehouse duties
- General maintenance, lawn maintenance, fence repair, bailing hay and warehouse clean-up
- Operated lawn equipment, welding equipment, skid loader, forklift and sky track forklift, plasma cutter and work vehicles
- Owner, Trinity Commercial Contractors, Inc., Azle, TX, 817.444.8885, http://www.trinity-contracting.com
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management - Security
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK12.2024
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Customer engagement specialist
- Task prioritization
- Product sales and marketing
- Strong leadership skills
- Positive and professional
- Machinery operation and maintenance: lawn and farm equipment, skid loader, forklift, sky track forklift, plasma cutter, welding equipment, draught line equipment and manual transmission vehicles
- Building and construction trade skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Adapts well to stressful situations
- Excels independently and in team situations
- Physically capable of performing labor-intensive tasks
- Dependable
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Social media platforms
References
- Kevin Hitchcock, Owner, Hitchcock Distributing, Inc., Durant, OK, 580.924.3350, https://www.facebook.com/Hitchcockdist
- Cherrie Wilmoth, Deputy Director of Athletics, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK, 580.745.2690, cwilmoth@se.edu
- Mike Ritter, Store Manager, Pruett's Food, Durant, OK, 580.924.3181, ecomm8@pruettsfood.com
- Ted Whitlock, Owner, Plywood Company of Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX, 817.831.4206, twhitlock@plywoodco.com
- Chad Tredaway, Director Team Operations, Cooperstown Cobras, Saginaw, TX, 817.437.6537, nuke9aol.com
- Terry Wasser, Owner, Trinity Commercial Contractors, Inc., Azle, TX, 817.444.8885, http://www.trinity-contracting.com
- Shannon Salinsky, Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Aviation Safety AFS-260, Policy Integration, Fort Worth, TX, 817.821.1915, Shanon.Salinsky@faa.gov
- Stephen J. Smith, Azle High School Varsity Baseball Coach, Azle, TX, 817.907.3061, sjsmith@azleisd.net
- Josh Sexton, Owner, Weld-Done Construction, LTD, Springtown, TX, 817.220.2150, welddoneconstruction@yahoo.com
Awards
- Academic All-District 6-5A, Azle High School, 2016 - 2019
- 2nd Team All-District 6-5A Wide Receiver, Azle High School, 2018
- 1st Team All-District 6-5A Outfielder, Azle High School, 2019
- Baseball Scholarship, Seminole State College, 2021
- Baseball Scholarship, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 2021 - 2023
Serviceorganizations
2016 - 2023, Azle Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center assisting the elderly., Servolution Network supporting local Azle residents in need., Azle Baseball and Softball Association (ABSA) Little League tryouts., Peer Assistance and Leadership (PALS) program at Azle High School working with elementary students., Sporting Event/Game Day Crew, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma University and University of North Texas during college., Durant Oklahoma Middle School and Elementary volunteer for field day activities.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Hitchcock Distributing, Inc.
05.2023 - 12.2024
Game Day Operations
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
08.2022 - 12.2023
Stocker and Grocery Team Member
Pruett's Food
05.2020 - 01.2021
Outside Warehouse Assistant
Plywood Company of Fort Worth
06.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant Coach
Cooperstown Cobras Baseball Association
06.2018 - 08.2018
Construction Assistant
Trinity Commercial Contractors Inc.
06.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management - Security
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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