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Eric Preston Jr

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Reliable team player and strong communicator. Nearly Five years of military training and experience have built strong dedication, work-ethic, and leadership skills

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Athlete Sales Associate

Nike Factory Store
Destin, FL
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Possessed superior product knowledge to direct and upsell sporting items to meet sporting enthusiasts' needs.
  • Followed company standards for merchandise presentation and planograms of best apparel and equipment brands in sporting goods.
  • Interacted with customers to provide information on different features regarding apparel and sports equipment.
  • Ticketed items with pricing and mark-downs and restocked sales floor according to merchandising plan.
  • Performed recovery of sporting goods items and returned to specified department areas.
  • Utilized mobile device to determine if customer requested products were available for purchase.
  • Communicated merchandise needs, pricing concerns, and operations problems to management for problem resolution.
  • Processed customer payments and bagged items to complete buying experience.
  • Collaborated with high school and college coaches and administrators to generate team sales.
  • Complied with loss prevention standards and audit requirements to support retail operations.
  • Greeted customers pleasantly when each entered store and offered assistance for any buying needs.
  • Achieved personal and store sales goals by applying sound customer service and sales protocol.
  • Explained details regarding current store promotions, sales and special events to customers.
  • Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programs and provided details about key benefits.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Debrief Technician

United States Air Force
Eglin AFB, United States
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Used Microsoft Excel to generate aircraft malfunction reports
  • Maintain positive control,storage,and inventory of classified assets
  • Utilized special computer programs to complete pilot debriefs and record aircraft malfunctions.
  • Used Microsoft office to distribute debrief materials in professional and timely manner
  • Strategically scheduled team members to maintain optimal training at all times
  • Answered telephone calls promptly and appropriate manner
  • Determined aircraft malfunctions by asking pilots relevant questions and listening actively to responses
  • Identified warrantable repairs and documented on repair order.
  • Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work to team of employees.

Tactical Aircraft Maintainer

United States Air Force
Eglin AFB, FL
10.2017 - 10.2019
    • Cleaned and repaired aircraft components regularly.
    • Supervised launch and recovery of aircraft
    • Supervised moving, jacking and lifting procedures.
    • Reviewed maintenance data to find trends and plan regular maintenance.
    • Assisted in recovering downed or damaged aircraft.
    • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
    • Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
    • Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
    • Maintained, inspected, adjusted and packed aircrew flight equipment.
    • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
    • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
    • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
    • Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures, including fuel, electrical and oxygen systems.
    • Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
    • Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
    • Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and postflight requirements.

Education

Associate of Science - PharmD

Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
12.2021

Associate of Science - PharmD

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL

High School Diploma -

Mariner High School
Cape Coral, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Expertise in military technical manuals, technical orders, modification work orders and blueprints
  • Design principles
  • Written/Verbal Communication
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Extremely reliable
  • Fast learner
  • Goal oriented
  • Skilled problem solver
  • Computer literate

Timeline

Athlete Sales Associate

Nike Factory Store
09.2021 - 03.2022

Debrief Technician

United States Air Force
10.2019 - 10.2021

Tactical Aircraft Maintainer

United States Air Force
10.2017 - 10.2019

Associate of Science - PharmD

Northwest Florida State College

Associate of Science - PharmD

Florida SouthWestern State College

High School Diploma -

Mariner High School
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