Xavier Gray
Greensboro,NC
Summary
North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
05/2024
GPA: 3.67
Tallahassee State College (Dual Enrollment) | Tallahassee, FL
Associate of Arts in General Education
04/2021
GPA: 3.65
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lawn Technician
GrowinGreen
Greensboro, North Carolina
02.2026 - Current
- Applied biologically-enhanced fertilizers, weed controls, and soil amendments to residential and commercial properties.
- Inspected lawns for insects, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies, determining the best treatment courses.
- Moved appliances and furniture as needed.
- Safely drove company vehicles and operated specialized lawn application or aeration machinery.
- Acted as the face of the company, answering homeowner questions and explaining lawn health goal.
- Logged treatments, managed routes, and updated job notes via company-provided mobile devices.
Assets Protection Investigator
Walmart
Greensboro, North Carolina
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted thorough investigations on theft incidents and suspicious activities to safeguard assets.
- Collaborated with store management to implement loss prevention strategies and training programs.
- Analyzed video surveillance footage to identify patterns in theft and mitigate risks effectively.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting findings from investigations for internal review and action.
- Engaged with law enforcement agencies to provide evidence and support criminal investigations.
- Conducted regular reviews of CCTV footage to monitor employee behavior for adherence to company policies concerning cash handling, merchandise handling, and theft prevention protocols.
- Represented company in court proceedings to offer testimony and support.
Retail Store Associate
CVS Pharmacy
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed cashier duties such as handling cash, checks, and credit card transactions while following company policies and procedures.
- Retained the presence of products on store shelves by transferring overstock and general products from the back store to the shelves.
- Provided customer support to all departments including photo and beauty, cold and flu, allergies, and family planning.
- Processed pick-up and drop-off packages through CVS’ in-store UPS access point from UPS drivers and customers.
- Embraced CVS services and loyalty programs such as CVS Extracare and Extracare Plus, which assist in supporting the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
Stocking & Unloading Associate
Walmart
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Operated manual pallet jacks to transport store products from daily trucks to storage or from storage to the retail shelves.
- Maintained the sales floor by transporting general and overstock products to the retail shelves and disposing of damaged, expired, or contaminated products.
- Entered inventory data that confirms the amount of products on the retail shelves and in storage.
- Provided immaculate customer service by greeting thousands of customers and assisting them with finding various store products.
- Lifted 30lbs or more of store products or wooden pallets daily.
- Organized store merchandise by zoning the sales floor and setting up displays.
Shift Lead
Walgreens
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Checked in vendors and assisted with unloading truck deliveries.
- Opened and closed store location daily, ensuring all security protocols were followed.
- Accountable for registering all related sales on an assigned cash register, including records of scanning errors, price verifications, items not on file, price modifications, and voids.
- Responsible for basic department pricing and making daily price changes.
- Processed pick-up and drop-off packages through Walgreens’ in-store FedEx access point from FedEx drivers and customers.
- Maintained accurate inventory counts, which included basic departments, stockroom, and overstock locations.
- Coordinated daily shift activities, optimizing workflow across departments for improved efficiency.
- Assisted store manager and assistant store manager in evaluating and developing displays for sales merchandise.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints efficiently to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
Skills
- Management experience
- Mentorship experience
- Detail Oriented
- Retail operations
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Customer service
- Physical security
- Incident reporting
- Crime prevention
- Internal auditing
- Asset recovery
- Video surveillance proficiency
- Lawn treatment
- Landscape inspection
- Fertilizer application
- Equipment operation
- Route management
Internships
Office of Labor Relation and Collective Bargaining - Washington, DC
OLRCB Intern
May 2022 – July 2022
- Assisted Director Lindsey Maxwell with contract negotiation with various unions throughout the District of Columbia.
- Compiled a collective bargaining agreement which included a strategic plan for each union’s salary and benefits for the next 4-5 fiscal years alongside Director Lindsey Maxwell.
District of Columbia Board of Elections - Washington, DC
DCBOE Intern
May 2022 – July 2022
- Participated in different forms of public advertisements for the District of Columbia’s Mayoral election such as bus advertisements, public signs, and television and radio advertisements.
- Assisted all District of Columbia residents with various questions about the voting process such as where to locate voting drop boxes, voting centers in the area, and how to properly fill out ballot.
Timeline
Lawn Technician
GrowinGreen
02.2026 - Current
Assets Protection Investigator
Walmart
03.2025 - 10.2025
Retail Store Associate
CVS Pharmacy
10.2024 - 03.2025
Stocking & Unloading Associate
Walmart
04.2024 - 08.2024
Shift Lead
Walgreens
04.2023 - 02.2024