Jimmie Sox
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Driven by a commitment to operational safety and personal integrity, I leveraged heavy machinery operation and critical thinking skills to enhance production efficiency and customer satisfaction at Palmetto State Armory and beyond. Strong and diverse work background including roles from Customer Sales Representative to Machine Operator, achieving significant service and operational processes improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Sales Representative
Palmetto State Armory
08.2023 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
- Improved sales revenue with effective communication of product features, benefits, and promotions.
- Built strong relationships with clients through attentive service, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Enhanced overall customer experience by providing personalized recommendations based on their preferences and needs.
- Participated in ongoing product training sessions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of offerings to better assist customers.
- Amassed deep knowledge of e4473 firearms purchase form and the FBI's NIC background check procedure to assist in filing customer paperwork and completing firearms sales.
12 November (Horizontal Construction Engineer)
South Carolina Army National Guard
09.2022 - Current
- Drove bulldozers, road graders and other heavy equipment to level earth.
- Mobilized tractor crawler to clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill and stockpile.
- Operated tractor-trailer to transport heavy construction equipment.
- Trained to operate in a variety of environments and conditions, working anywhere from 8 to 18 hour shifts depending on mission parameters.
Machine Operator
AAC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to successful completion of diverse projects.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Continuously met or exceeded required production numbers of 100,000 bullets produced daily.
Floor Associate
Ace Hardware
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Located merchandise across various stores to address customer needs.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
Landscape Laborer
Mize Landscaping
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Landscaped yards by planting flowers, grass, trees, and bushes.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Helped manage over 30+ properties' yard and vegetation weekly.
Gate Guard
The Citadel,The Military College Of South Carolina
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Kept check-in area clean and neat at all times.
Roofing Laborer
Stone's Roofing, Termite And Pest Control
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Removed old roofing material and properly disposed of all debris to maintain clean, organized work sites.
- Performed job duties at low, medium and advanced heights on regular basis while observing safety protocols to avoid possibility of accidents and falls.
- Completed residential and commercial projects with tight schedules by working effectively with fellow team members.
- Repaired and maintained roofing systems by replacing roofing tiles and refastening seams.
- Routinely finished 4-5 roofing projects across multiple counties weekly.
Lumber Yard Worker
Oswald's Lumber
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Lifted, moved and handled various building materials throughout yard using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Worked evenings, weekends and holidays to meet needs of business.
- Restocked lumber and building materials to maintain adequate supply for customers.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
The Citadel
Charleston, SCBachelor of Integrated Studies - Management And Project Management
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2025
High School Diploma -
Gilbert High School
Gilbert, SC05.2017
Skills
- Firearms Proficiency
- Residential Construction
- Customer Engagement
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Heavy Labor
- Safe Work Practices
- Personal Integrity
- Operational Safety
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Firearms product expert
- Salesmanship
Timeline
Customer Sales Representative
Palmetto State Armory
08.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
AAC
06.2023 - 08.2023
12 November (Horizontal Construction Engineer)
South Carolina Army National Guard
09.2022 - Current
Floor Associate
Ace Hardware
03.2022 - 10.2022
Landscape Laborer
Mize Landscaping
08.2021 - 12.2021
Gate Guard
The Citadel,The Military College Of South Carolina
05.2021 - 08.2021
Roofing Laborer
Stone's Roofing, Termite And Pest Control
05.2020 - 08.2020
Lumber Yard Worker
Oswald's Lumber
05.2018 - 08.2018
No Degree - Criminal Justice
The Citadel
Bachelor of Integrated Studies - Management And Project Management
College of Charleston
High School Diploma -
Gilbert High School
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