Dawson Tomes
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
Results-driven Computer Science major professional with great technical skills, firm grasp of business needs and understanding of user requirements gathering. Assesses risks, troubleshoots problems and conducts tests. Excellent communication and planning abilities.
Overall Goal: Achieve practical knowledge to further evolve my technical skills and to gain hands-on experience with development teams while understanding the software development lifecycle.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Beef and Seafood Clerk
Lowe's Foods
06.2023 - Current
- Handled specialty seafood items for packaging and display.
- Assisted customers with product selection by making recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Checked quality of products and removed expired items.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
General Merchandise Expert
Target
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Direct interaction with customers providing excellent customer service.
- Gained and maintained knowledge of general merchandise to accurately respond to customer questions and make suggestions about products and services.
- Labeled, stocked and inventoried general merchandise and reviewed expiration dates to keep items properly rotated.
- Completed efficient weekly pricing changes for general merchandise categories.
- Executed revised sales plans and reset zones to incorporate new merchandise.
- Maintained a 40+ weekly work schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 08.2021 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Wando High School
Mt. Pleasant, SC 08.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Organizational Skills
Troubleshooting
Team Management
Programming
Hardware and Software Installation
Code Review
Accomplishments
- Sustained a graduating rank of Colonel in Air Force JROTC commanding more than 100 cadets. 2017-2021
- Nominated to lead silent Color Guard drill to honor fallen commander during National Competition in Daytona Beach Florida. 2018-2019
- Okinawan Seidokan Karate and Kobudo 3rd Degree Brown Belt with over 10 years of dedicated training. Performed 15+ hours of training and self-study per week.
- Selflessly performed 150+ hours of volunteer and community service. Set up for 10 + 5k runs, led Saber Arch ceremony for 78th Pearl Harbor Anniversary, and performed more than 150 Revelry and Retreat flag ceremonies for Wando High School. 2017-2021
Timeline
Beef and Seafood Clerk
Lowe's Foods
06.2023 - Current
General Merchandise Expert
Target
05.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Clemson University
08.2021 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Wando High School
08.2017 - 05.2021