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J Conner Kennedy

Athens,TN

Summary

A highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
Athens, TN
12.2022 - Current
  • Used collateral material and documents to share information about services, products and promotions.
  • Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
  • Reviewed account and service histories to identify trends and resolve issues.
  • Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
  • Addressed inquiries, resolved customer issues and managed customer relations.
  • Assisted customers with making payments or establishing payment plans to bring accounts current.

Student Worker

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Straightened chairs, swept debris and cleaned tables to maintain clean and organized work area.
  • Followed instructions from management to complete tasks according to exact specifications.

Pesticide Technician

Total Lawn Care
Athens, TN
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Applied pesticides and other control strategies to manage pests.
  • Fostered customer safety by cleaning and removing pesticides after application.
  • Adhered to safety procedures when applying pesticides to reduce exposure to people and animals.
  • Followed all company protocols when applying pesticides on the inside and outside of structures.
  • Recognized for consistent quality service and efficiency.

Classroom Aide

Liberty Christian Schools
Athens, TN
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Carried materials, messages and completed work to other faculty members.
  • Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
  • Helped students stow book bags, coats and other items in cubbies and lockers.
  • Took class attendance and recorded absences.
  • Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • Kept over 22 students safe in the classroom and outside environments.
  • Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
  • Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.

Online Shopper

Lowes Home Improvment
Athens, TN
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Conferred with management to offer feedback on operations and promotions based on customer preferences and purchasing habits.
  • Completed pickup and shopping orders for customers within local area.
  • Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
  • Practiced clean and sanitary shopping with minimal product handling and used safety kits diligently to protect customers and others.
  • Secured and stored items until customer pickup.
  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
  • Asked store associates for help locating missing products.
  • Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
  • Greeted customers and answered product or service questions.
  • Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
  • Scanned items when pulling from shelves to update system stock information.
  • Suggested comparable products to replace out-of-stock items.

Education

Bachelor of Plant Science - Turfgrass Science

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2025

Associate of Science - Applied Science

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
05.2022

Skills

  • Customer Support
  • Order and Refund Processing
  • Upbeat and Positive Personality
  • Customer Service
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Job Site Safety
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Grading Work
  • Administering Tests
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Supervising Student Activities
  • Lawn and Grounds Maintenance
  • Vehicle Unloading and Loading
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Pesticide Application
  • First Aid/CPR
  • People Skills
  • Active Listening

Certification

  • Certified commercial pesticide applicator, Total Lawn Care - 04/07/21-06/30/23

Timeline

Customer Service Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
12.2022 - Current

Student Worker

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
09.2022 - Current

Classroom Aide

Liberty Christian Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022

Pesticide Technician

Total Lawn Care
04.2021 - 08.2023

Online Shopper

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Plant Science - Turfgrass Science

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Associate of Science - Applied Science

Chattanooga State Community College
J Conner Kennedy