Brandon Kuhn
Latrobe
Summary
Dynamic Sales Associate with a proven track record at Lowe's Home Improvement and Harbor Freight excelling in upselling and promotional support. Recognized for building strong customer relationships and maintaining a friendly demeanor in high-pressure situations. Certified in forklift operation, demonstrating reliability and a commitment to safety while achieving sales goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level grounds/maintenance position. Ready to help the grounds crew achieve campus goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Harbor Freight
04.2025 - Current
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Building knowledge about residential and industrial tools.
- Forklift certification.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Used power equipment to move large merchandise on pallets.
Factory Production Worker
Aggressive Grinding
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Operated machines proficiently and in compliance to safety standards.
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Performed quality checks on finished products to identify and address discrepancies.
- Forklift certification.
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Power equipment and Forklift certification.
Parks Maintenance Worker
Idlewild And Soakzone
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Grounds, maintenance, and heavy lifting.
- Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
- Maintained pools with chemical upkeep.
- Checked on safety and operation of park equipment daily.
- Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
- Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ligonier Valley High School
LigonierSkills
- Promotional support
- Retail loss prevention
- Upselling
- Multi-tasking strength
- Goal oriented
- Adapt to diverse groups
- Friendly and outgoing
- Reliable and punctual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Harbor Freight
04.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2023 - 12.2025
Factory Production Worker
Aggressive Grinding
05.2021 - 04.2023
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
08.2019 - 05.2021
Parks Maintenance Worker
Idlewild And Soakzone
06.2017 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Ligonier Valley High School