Emmitt Smith
Farmington
Summary
Passionate Garden Center Associate known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in plant care, customer service, and inventory management. Specialize in cultivating positive customer experiences, fostering healthy plant growth, and maintaining organized displays. Strong communication skills ensure success in team collaboration and customer interaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Garden Center Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
Farmington
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with plant selection and care advice.
- Educated customers on gardening techniques and product usage.
- Monitored plant health and reported issues to management promptly.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal store operations.
- Maintained clean and organized garden center
- Stocked shelves with plants, soil, and gardening supplies regularly.
- Organized and restocked shelves to ensure a neat, presentable display area.
- Participated in inventory management and restocking procedures consistently.
- Ordered additional supplies to maintain inventory levels.
- Assisted in loading purchased items into vehicles when necessary.
- Created signage for new products or promotions.
- Participated in community events that promoted the garden center's offerings.
Fry Cook
Popeyes Chicken
Farmington
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared menu items following established recipes and company standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cooking stations and work areas.
- Operated fryers and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in managing food inventory and restocking supplies as needed.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to ensure food quality and hygiene.
In-Room Dining Order Taker
Taco Bell
Farmington
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Took customer orders accurately and efficiently via in-room dining service.
- Communicated menu items and specials to enhance guest experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved issues with professionalism and courtesy.
- Processed payments and managed cash register transactions smoothly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area and equipment.
- Assisted in training new team members on order-taking procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Greeted guests and provided menu information.
25U Signal Support Systems Specialist
US Army
Fort Bragg
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed communication equipment for operational readiness in diverse environments.
- Installed and configured radio systems to support mission-critical operations.
- Maintained and repaired signal equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Provided technical support for tactical communication systems during exercises and deployments.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot connectivity issues in the field.
- Trained personnel on the use of communication systems and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with military standards for communication security and reliability.
- Diagnosed complex issues that may be affecting operations in order to find an effective solution quickly.
- Researched new technologies that could improve operational efficiency of the system.
- Configured routers, switches, firewalls, antennas, amplifiers, and other hardware components associated with signal support systems.
- Monitored performance metrics of the system and took corrective action when necessary.
- Provided guidance and direction to junior members of the team regarding technical aspects of their duties.
- Interpreted schematics and diagrams to troubleshoot problems with communications systems.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify trends or anomalies related to signal support systems.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations when installing or maintaining communication networks.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained communication systems such as radios, telephones, and computers.
- Conducted tests on communications systems to evaluate performance and reliability.
- Developed strategies for improving existing communication networks or creating new ones.
Education
CDL - Transportation
San Juan College
Farmington, NM 08.2016 - 12.2016
Newcomb High School
Newcomb, NMSome College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
San Juan College
Farmington, NMSkills
- Plant care
- Customer education
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Garden design
Languages
Navajo
Elementary
Certification
- U.S. Army Paratrooper
- Commercial Drivers License
- Welding
Accomplishments
- Honorable Discharge
- Paratrooper
- Marksmen
- Leader of soldiers
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Garden Center Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
09.2025 - Current
Fry Cook
Popeyes Chicken
03.2025 - 06.2025
In-Room Dining Order Taker
Taco Bell
08.2024 - 01.2025
CDL - Transportation
San Juan College
08.2016 - 12.2016
25U Signal Support Systems Specialist
US Army
08.2013 - 01.2015
Newcomb High School
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
San Juan College