Kylon Vance
Hoover
Summary
Reliable and hardworking professional with experience in customer service, skilled trades training, and physically demanding delivery work. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure, solve problems independently, and work effectively in fast-paced environments. Hands-on experience in welding processes, merchandise preparation, and delivery assistance, with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn new skills. Proven track record of professionalism, dependability, and teamwork across retail, trade, and logistics settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
City Gear LLC
11.2025 - Current
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in complicated, high-stress situations.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Prepared merchandise for the sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Riverchase Correction Center
Trade School
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Bolted, clamped, and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Selected and operated SMAW and GMAW equipment.
Truck Driver Assistant
Family Business
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted the driver with product or package deliveries to residential and commercial locations.
- Lifted and carried packages weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Exhibited good attendance, work habits, and willingness to learn job functions.
- Arranged packages on the truck to achieve the best use of storage space and to minimize damage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
Hoover, AL05-2026
Skills
- Retail loss prevention
- Promotional support
- Upselling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Inventory management
- Delivery unloading
- Load security
- Package handling
- Welding techniques
- Heat control
- SMAW
- GMAW
- FCAW
- Hand tools operation
- Safety procedures
- Measurement tools
- Forklift operations
Certification
- Osha 10
- NCCER CORE
Timeline
Sales Associate
City Gear LLC
11.2025 - Current
Riverchase Correction Center
Trade School
08.2023 - 05.2026
Truck Driver Assistant
Family Business
05.2021 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School