Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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CRAIG YOUNG

Ridgeland,MS

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Manager

Mississippi Department Of Rehabilitation Services
Madison, MS
04.2024 - Current
  • Monitored performance of LAN and WAN and identified potential problems.
  • Configured and maintained network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
  • Coordinated with vendors and company personnel to facilitate purchases.
  • Worked with IT teams from other departments like Systems Administration and Security Operations to ensure seamless operations.

Network Technician

Uniti Fiber
Mobile, AL
10.2019 - 04.2024
  • Installed various operating systems on computers for use in the network environment.
  • Resolved routing, wireless and other network-related issues.
  • Analyzed network issues, developing fixes and troubleshooting problems to maintain organizational effectiveness.
  • Handled equipment repairs and related trouble reporting.

Sales Associate

Champs Sporting Goods
Biloxi, MS
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.

Sales Associate

Footlocker
Overland Park, KS
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.
  • Increased purchase totals by recommending additional items.
  • Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance.
  • Achieved personal sales goals while supporting the goals of the team

Sales Associate

Under Armour
Kansas City, KS
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Developed and executed sales promotions
  • Trained new employees on basic customer service techniques and procedures
  • Created attractive displays highlighting seasonal inventory
  • Answered customer questions and advised shoppers about sales

Gold Choice Sales Rep

Hertz Rental Car
Kansas City, MO
02.2015 - 09.2015
  • Interacted with approximately 30 customers daily, building strong customer base through providing personalized product guidance, resolving issues, following up on purchases, and opening new accounts.
  • Regularly met all established sales goals and frequently exceeded monthly sales goals three consecutive months
  • Identified customer needs and up sold higher value products as often as possible
  • Cross-trained and provided back-up for other customer service representatives when needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

The University of Southern Mississippi
2014

Associate of Arts -

Hinds Community College
2012

Skills

  • Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of the products or services being sold.
  • Closing Deals: Converting prospects into customers and securing sales.
  • Competent with working in teams or being self-reliant on issued projects
  • Self-motivated and possess a strong desire to succeed and meet goals
  • Highly skilled in customer service and can communicate effectively with clients

Timeline

Network Manager

Mississippi Department Of Rehabilitation Services
04.2024 - Current

Network Technician

Uniti Fiber
10.2019 - 04.2024

Sales Associate

Champs Sporting Goods
10.2018 - 10.2019

Sales Associate

Footlocker
09.2017 - 06.2018

Sales Associate

Under Armour
04.2016 - 03.2017

Gold Choice Sales Rep

Hertz Rental Car
02.2015 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science -

The University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts -

Hinds Community College
CRAIG YOUNG