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Brandon Kuhn

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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
Ligonier

Skills

  • 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
Brandon Kuhn