Professional summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline

Nilserik Stray

Big 5 Sporting Goods
University Place,USA
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Work History

Sales Associate

6 Months
Big 5 Sporting Goods | 04.2025 - 10.2025
  • Processed sales transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve store sales goals and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained merchandise displays, ensuring alignment with promotional strategies.
  • Trained new staff on operational processes and customer service best practices.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Improved the functionality of the storage rooms through organization and prioritizing the high-frequency taskings

Section Chief

3 Years 9 Months
US Army | 03.2021 - 12.2024
  • Mentored and led multiple FDCs, ensuring successful certification and execution of dry and live fire missions, both stateside and overseas
  • Accounted for and maintained $1.7 million of equipment
  • Troubleshot and repaired electrical components, enhancing operational reliability
  • Supported unit readiness by assuming additional duties as Fire Marshall and UPL

AFATDS Box Operator

11 Months
US Army | 04.2020 - 03.2021
  • Certified as Box Operator and Radio Transmit Operator in firing platoon Fire Direction Center (FDC)
  • Operated and maintained M1068 transport vehicle to ensure mission readiness
  • Recorded radio transmissions and fire missions to improve platoon coordination and streamline fire mission management
  • Troubleshot digital communications between platoon FDC, launchers, and higher headquarters FDCs to maintain operational connectivity

TOC Operations Soldier

2 Years 1 Month
US Army | 03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Managed and operated $28 million in equipment, ensuring optimal performance of vehicles, generators, PDUs, radios, antennas, and weaponry
  • Spearheaded the Unit Headquarters setup and ensured the overall success of the Operations Center during field exercises, allowing for the execution of certifications of firing platoons and corresponding fire missions
  • Operated and troubleshot power distribution units and generators, ensuring reliable energy supply for operations
  • Facilitated and recorded communications between higher headquarters and subordinate units

Education

High School Diploma

Inglemoor High School | Kenmore, WA | 06-2017

Associate of Science - Construction Technologies

Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | 09-2026
  • 4.0 GPA
  • President's List [Spring 25, Summer 25, Fall 25, Winter 26, Spring 26, Summer 26]
  • Academic Achievement: Consistently achieved top-of-class academic performance across coursework
  • Graduated with Honors

Residential Electrician - Construction Technologies

Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | 03-2026
  • 4.0 GPA
  • President's List [Summer 25, Fall 25, Winter 26]
  • Academic Achievement: Consistently achieved top-of-class academic performance across coursework
  • Graduated with Honors

Skills

Electrical Wiring (Proficient)
Equipment Maintenance (Familiar)
Troubleshooting (Skillful)
Customer service (Skillful)
Problem Solving (Skillful)
Sales Techniques (Skillful)
Inventory Management (Skillful)
UPL Certification (Experienced)
Fire Marshall (Beginner)

Certification

  • Forklift Operator, Clover Park Technical College - (11/17/2025 - 11/17/2028)

Interests

Enjoys sports such as soccer
baseball/softball
disc golf and many "backyard" sports both team and individual
Interest in creating and constructing small structures and functional gadgets

Timeline

Sales Associate

Big 5 Sporting Goods
04.2025 - 10.2025Read More

Section Chief

US Army
03.2021 - 12.2024Read More

AFATDS Box Operator

US Army
04.2020 - 03.2021Read More

TOC Operations Soldier

US Army
03.2018 - 04.2020Read More

Inglemoor High School

High School Diploma
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Clover Park Technical College

Associate of Science from Construction Technologies
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Clover Park Technical College

Residential Electrician from Construction Technologies
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Nilserik Stray