Kevin Longhi
Holtsville,NY
Summary
Customer-focused and dependable worker with experience helping patrons, solving problems, and supporting daily operations in a retail setting. Skilled in outdoor yard work, inventory, paint mixing, and product support in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, paint. Forklift and propane certified, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and creating a positive customer experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Store Associate
Brinkmann Hardware
Holbrook, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers in finding products and solutions based on their needs
- Helped customers with hardware, carpentry, plumbing, paint and electrical questions
- Mixed paint to customer specifications
- Maintained the stock yard and supported outdoor operations
- Operated a forklift safely to move products and materials
- Provided propane-related service after earning certification
- Stocked shelves and kept merchandise organized
- Counted inventory and helped maintain accurate stock levels
- Kept work areas clean, safe, and ready for customers
Paint Department Associate
Reilly Architectural
Calverton, NY
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted spray gun operators with equipment for high-quality paint application.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Managed inventory of paint supplies and materials for efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines consistently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sachem East High School
Farmingville, NY06-2021
Skills
- High quality Customer service
- Problem solving
- Outdoor work
- Forklift operation
- Propane handling
- Inventory counting
- Bouldering (V4 - V5)
- Shelf stocking
- Stock yard maintenance
- Paint mixing
- Product knowledge
- Carpentry support
- Electrical product support
- Plumbing support
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- Propane Certified
Hobbies
I have completed over 100 hours of welding certification courses in the two years. I throughly enjoy hiking all across long island and I have been rock climbing for two years.
Timeline
Retail Store Associate
Brinkmann Hardware
06.2023 - Current
Paint Department Associate
Reilly Architectural
05.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Sachem East High School