Samuel Slaughter
Radford
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Puller/Lumber Yard Associate
Lowe’s Home Improvement
03.2022 - Current
- Provide expert advice and customer service in the Building Materials department.
- Cut lumber to customer specifications, help load orders into customer’s vehicles.
- Operated material handling equipment to accurately pull and prepare orders for delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality, reporting discrepancies promptly.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or special requests from management while maintaining quality work output.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload materials efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of loading areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo efficiently, minimizing potential damage to goods during transit.
- Checked accuracy of product packaging and labeling, rectifying any issues.
- Trained new hires on policy and equipment usage.
Musician
Myself
Virginia, USA
12.2016 - Current
- Provided live music to various venues/parties in Virginia and neighboring states.
- Responsible for setting up the stage, routing power, lights, and setting the instruments into position.
- Responsible for audio engineer work, sound system setup, and soundcheck.
- Conducted rehearsals, ensuring cohesive execution of musical arrangements among band members.
- Collaborated with fellow artists in live performances, fostering teamwork and synergy.
- Composed and arranged original music for diverse genres, enhancing creative output.
- Developed setlists tailored to audience preferences, improving audience satisfaction.
- Conducted rehearsals, mentoring emerging musicians on performance techniques and stage presence.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Managed sound engineering during performances, ensuring optimal audio quality and experience.
- Secured partnerships with local venues for regular gigs, enhancing community presence and opportunities.
- Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
General laborer/Right-hand-man
Valley Landscaping
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided lawn care and maintenance for several higher-end residential communities.
- As the "Right-Hand-Man" to the supervisor, I was in charge of making sure the gas containers were filled and that the truck had everything we needed to go to work.
- Ensured proper handling and storage of tools and equipment for safety compliance.
- Trained new staff on safe operation of tools and best practices in landscaping tasks.
- Assisted in planting, mulching, and maintaining flower beds and gardens.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscape design plans effectively.
Education
GED -
Christiansburg High School
Christiansburg, VA06-2021
BBA - Management
Radford University
Radford, VA06-2025
Skills
- Excellent Problem-Solving
- Power-Equipment Certifications
- Field Experience in Retail and Landscaping
- Experience in Training New Hires
- Driven
- Self-motivated
- Truck loading
- Forklift operation
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Critical thinking capacity
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Reliability and punctuality
- Safety awareness
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Valley Landscaping for a Consulting Project through Radford University - 2024
- Board Member for New River Blues Society - 2020
Notable Experiences
1st Place at Jammin' Java's Battle of the Bands - 2023
Timeline
Delivery Puller/Lumber Yard Associate
Lowe’s Home Improvement
03.2022 - Current
General laborer/Right-hand-man
Valley Landscaping
03.2020 - 05.2020
Musician
Myself
12.2016 - Current
GED -
Christiansburg High School
BBA - Management
Radford University