Paxton Shields
Rogers,AR
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coach / Ops Manager Trainee
Walmart
Conway, Arkansas
01.2026 - Current
- Supported daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring merchandise availability, presentation, and compliance with company processes.
- Partnered with Coaches to execute merchandising plans, price changes, and inventory controls.
- Assisted in supervising and coaching associates on task execution, safety procedures, and customer engagement.
- Monitored key performance metrics (sales, shrink, in-stock levels) and contributed to action plans to improve results.
- Helped resolve customer concerns and service issues to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
National Student Team / Campus Brand Manager
All Roads Travel / Juscollege
Remote
01.2023 - 10.2025
- As Campus Brand Manager (CBM), drove a 37.5% year-over-year increase in sales of the signature senior trip
- Facilitated 1,100+ bookings, achieving the highest volume per CBM in the Southeastern Conference region
- Built and led a student representatives team by recruiting members from registered student organizations, fraternities, and sororities, expanding reach and engagement across student body.
- Began with role as CBM and earned promotion to the National Internship Team while continuing CBM responsibilities
Account Manager Intern
StoutStuff
Bentonville, AR
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Led an individual project under a Senior Account Manager, conducting in-depth market and competitive analysis to develop product recommendations for the Sam's Club Pet category.
- Created and delivered a line review style presentation to all internal stakeholders, showcasing product opportunity insights backed by consumer and trend data.
- Used Excel and PowerPoint to track category trends and identify white space opportunities, supporting strategic product pitches to Walmart and Sam's Club.
- Supported Walmart D8, D9, D13, D17, and D82 projects through Retail Link analysis, package rendering and implementation, and participation in a pre–line review meeting at the Hula building, gaining hands-on experience in supplier-retailer collaboration.
Sales Intern
Alex Baldwin State Farm
Fayetteville, Arkansas
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintained a sustained average of 2.0 successful calls per hour over each two-week pay cycle, exceeding the required quota of 0.7, with a peak performance of 3.5 calls per hour over a two-week pay cycle.
- Routinely stepped in as customer care agent; resolving customer concerns, clarifying policy details, and ensuring a positive service experience
- Conduct initial cold calls and client follow-ups, contributing to a collaborative work environment with fellow interns and associates to drive team goals
Commercial Brokerage Intern
RPM Group
Little Rock, Arkansas
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed CCIM-102 Market Analysis as part of the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) program
- Conducted a 9-week research project on data center real estate development in Little Rock, culminating in a presentation of findings and strategic recommendations to RPM Group's Commercial Team
- Gained practical experience in financial analysis and property management by creating pro formas, cash flow statements, and lease extensions for the Prospect Building
- Gained experience in commercial real estate, working with industry tools CoStar, DataScoutPro, and various AI resources to gather and analyze market data
Education
Bachelor of Science - Innovation And Entrepreneurship
University of Arkansas; Sam M. Walton College of Business
Fayetteville, AR12-2025
High School Diploma -
Little Rock Catholic High School For Boys
05.2022
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft office
- Customer relationship management
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Servant leadership
Affiliations
UARK Real Estate Club
- Vice President 25'
- Member 23', 24'
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (300+ Members)
- Board of Standards Member 23', 24', 25'
- House Manager 24'
- Alumni Chairman 22', 23'
- Recruitment Chairmen 22'
UARK Investment Club Member 23', 24', 25'
Arkansas AI Foundry Member 24', 25'
IFC Leadership Series Participant 23'
Filter of Hope, Panama 23'
Certification
CCIM 102: Market Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate
Timeline
Coach / Ops Manager Trainee
Walmart
01.2026 - Current
Account Manager Intern
StoutStuff
05.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Intern
Alex Baldwin State Farm
09.2024 - 04.2025
Commercial Brokerage Intern
RPM Group
06.2024 - 08.2024
National Student Team / Campus Brand Manager
All Roads Travel / Juscollege
01.2023 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Little Rock Catholic High School For Boys
Bachelor of Science - Innovation And Entrepreneurship
University of Arkansas; Sam M. Walton College of Business