Kenneth Peterson
Fort Walton Beach
Summary
-> Currently an aspiring learning game developer enrolled at the University of West Florida with a combined 3+ years of experience with customer service and sales across multiple corporations.
-> I pursue to be experienced with relationship-building and driving sales growth through effective communication. Utilizes persuasive techniques to foster client trust and close deals. Track records of exceeding sales targets and contributing to team objectives are important to me.
- a side fun note: I am currently learning game and software development and practice 3D modelling and animation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative (Outside Lawn & Garden)
Lowe's
Fort Walton Beach
05.2025 - Current
- Forklift Certified & power equipment certified (Counter-balance forklift, narrow aisle reach truck, electric pallet jack, and blue lift).
- Heavy manual labor jobs which may require power equipment (80-100+ lbs)
- Can run Lowe's interface checkout system (which includes features such as a manual discount on items, different rewards sign up programs, quoted listings for installations (leads), refunds, and more)
- Can do fulfillment, down stocking, aisle cleanups and reorganizing.
- Cross trained in Paint, Hardware, Plumbing, and Electrical departments.
- Inventory accuracy and auditing regularly. (SIMS) is a system inventory management program that assists employees with keeping item locations simple and ensuring accurate stock availability for customer needs..
Sales Associate
Office Depot
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Unload trucks and organize sales floor and backroom. Handling and organizing products from different areas (Tech, furniture, shipping, ink, office supplies) as necessary.
- Stock shelves and positions from different departments as fit and keep areas clean and organized.
- Handle copy & print orders and customer services.
- Cashiering -> Handling cash and payment. Dealing with discounts, sales, and damaged items (returns or exchanges).
- Other duties related to merchandising, cashiering, or Copy & print
- Deal with shipped or same day Omni orders (orders done through website)
Produce/Floral Clerk
Publix Super Markets
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Handling fresh produce, floral products, balloons, and helium.
- Work role of grocery clerks (stocking etc.)
- Cut bar (specialty items and salads, fruit bowls, parfaits and other items)
Cashier
Publix Super Markets
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Engaged with customers to ensure satisfaction by providing courteous and helpful assistance.
- Managed cash register and POS system operations to maintain financial accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Executed item scanning and verified accurate pricing to maintain inventory integrity.
- Process cash, credit, debit, EBT, and other types of payments
- Handle coupons, discounts, and promotions properly
- Issue receipts and provide correct change
- Maintain clean, organized, and stocked checkout lanes
- Assist customers with basic questions and requests
- Resolve minor pricing or scanning issues
- Monitored compliance with cash-handling safety protocols and loss-prevention guidelines to safeguard assets.
- Always serve premier service to every customer!
Sales Associate
Office Depot
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Unload trucks and organize sales floor and backroom. Handling and organizing products from different areas (Tech, furniture, shipping, ink, office supplies) as necessary.
- Stock shelves and positions from different departments as fit and keep areas clean and organized.
- Handle copy & print orders and customer services.
- Cashiering -> Handling cash and payment. Dealing with discounts, sales, and damaged items (returns or exchanges).
- Other duties related to merchandising, cashiering, or Copy & print
- Deal with shipped or same day Omni orders (orders done through website)
Education
Computer Science & Cyber Security
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida09-2025
AA -
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, Florida04-2023
Skills
- Calm in high-stress situations
- Effective team player
- Strong technical skills
- Adaptable to new concepts
- Proficient in adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Skilled in client relations
Websites
Timeline
Sales Representative (Outside Lawn & Garden)
Lowe's
05.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Office Depot
01.2024 - 07.2025
Produce/Floral Clerk
Publix Super Markets
03.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Associate
Office Depot
07.2022 - 11.2022
Cashier
Publix Super Markets
06.2021 - 09.2023
Computer Science & Cyber Security
University of West Florida
AA -
Northwest Florida State College
LINKS
LinkedIn
Lowe's Superstar OSLG
- Department Supervisor, Assistant Store Manager, and Store Manager signed and awarded me for exceeding expectations and customer service in the outside lawn and garden department for Q3 & Q4 of 2025.