PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Accomplishments
Timeline

PAXTON GRAVES

Lowe's
Murray,Kentucky
PAXTON GRAVES
4
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education

Dependable, service-minded professional with experience in customer service, team support, and physically demanding work. Background as a student-athlete, team chaplain, and operations support staff strengthened discipline, communication, and sound judgment under pressure. Brings a strong work ethic, leadership, accountability, and a steady approach to public service.

Work History

Garden Center Associate

1 Year 8 Months
Lowe's | Murray, KY | 03.2025 - Current
  • Guided customers in product selection, answered questions, and located items while delivering professional, friendly service.
  • Loaded customer purchases into carts and vehicles to facilitate smooth and efficient checkout.
  • Supported daily stocking, organization, and maintenance to ensure a well-presented shopping environment.
  • Work with coworkers to complete tasks efficiently and meet customer needs.
  • Loaded customer purchases into carts and vehicles to facilitate smooth and efficient checkout. into carts and vehicles safely.

Ranch Manager

2 Years 9 Months
Ranch Operation | Eads, TN | 12.2022 - 09.2025
  • Supervised ranch hands, assigned daily tasks, and coordinated work priorities to enhance team efficiency.
  • Advanced to part-time management role within one month due to demonstrated reliability and competence.
  • Supported daily operations and managed tasks independently to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Demonstrated initiative, dependability, and the ability to manage responsibilities.

College Football Student-Athlete

1 Year 7 Months
Missouri Baptist University and Murray State University | Saint Louis, MO | 08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Cultivated discipline, resilience, and teamwork skills while preparing for athletic competitions.
  • Balanced college coursework with athletic commitments, demonstrating time management and prioritization skills.
  • Led team chaplaincy sessions at Missouri Baptist University, supporting teammates and contributing to team culture.
  • Engaged in leadership activities with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and chapel volunteering, fostering community involvement and support.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business - Computer Information Systems

Murray State University | Murray, Kentucky | 01.2025 - Current
Relevant skills include information systems, Microsoft Excel, data handling, and introductory Python.

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Missouri Baptist University | St. Louis, MO

Skills

Customer interaction
Inventory management
Attention to detail
Time management and organization
Adaptability and problem-solving
Verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership and teamwork
Coaching
mentoring
and conflict management
Dependability and accountability
Computer skills
Microsoft Excel
and introductory Python
First aid training

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Participated in college football leadership activities., Involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and chapel volunteering., Experience coaching and mentoring younger student-athletes., Former team chaplain at Missouri Baptist University. Serves In Churches Youth mentoring and helping young children

Accomplishments

  • Scout Team Player Of The Year 2023 - Missouri Baptist Football
  • National Honor Society

Timeline

Garden Center Associate

Lowe's
03.2025 - CurrentRead More

Murray State University

Bachelor of Science in Business from Computer Information Systems
01.2025 - CurrentRead More

College Football Student-Athlete

Missouri Baptist University and Murray State University
08.2023 - 03.2025Read More

Ranch Manager

Ranch Operation
12.2022 - 09.2025Read More

Missouri Baptist University

Some College (No Degree) from Nursing
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PAXTON GRAVES