NICHOLAS SALES
Manhattan Beach
Summary
Area Director and Fire Science student, combining leadership experience with a strong commitment to public service. Trained in AHA BLS, First Aid/CPR/AED, FAST, and Wilderness First Aid, with a proven ability to manage priorities, lead teams, and operate in high-responsibility environments. Actively pursuing EMS, fire service experience, and continued clinical readiness training.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
Work History
Area Director
Tower 42 Vending
Manhattan Beach
10.2024 - Current
- Involved in the company startup, working alongside the CEO/Owner.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding products or services offered in their respective areas.
Sales Associate
ADIDAS
05.2024 - Current
- Assisting customers with shoes, returns and transactions while maintaining store cleanliness
- Processing customer orders in a timely manner
Brickwasher
BOB'S CW CONSTRUCTION
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked independently and responsibly
- Adapted to new environments and situations daily
Foreman
INNOVATIVE BASEMENT AUTHORITY
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Day to day training, mentoring and paperwork
- Responsible for customer engagement and additional sales
Co-Foreman
INNOVATIVE BASEMENT AUTHORITY
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for organization and inventory of truck
- Able to take charge of a specific task independently or as a team member
HVAC Installer
SILVERTREE PLUMBING AND HEATING
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisting Journeyman with installation and inventory of product at jobsite
- Independently able to complete tasks from start to finish
Specialty Department Supervisor
HOME DEPOT
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Mentored and trained new associates by conducting sales scenarios, and exercises
- Problem solved, planned and made strategic approaches to increase sales percentages for the store
Sales Representative
VERIZON
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Successfully upgraded customer devices and phone plans in a friendly and time effective way
Department Supervisor
H&M
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Was responsible for onboarding, mentoring and training new hires
- Assisted with the scheduling of staff
13D, Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems Specialist
Minnesota Army National Guard
10.2014 - 02.2019
- Able to complete tasks and communicate under extreme pressure while working together as a team
- Responsible for attending meeting in regards to future events/training for teammates
Sales Associate/Leader/Department Manager: Denim
The Buckle, Inc.
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted in onboarding, mentoring and training new hires
- Was responsible for opening/closing the store, register counts and deposits
Education
High School Diploma -
Prior Lake High School
Savage, MN06-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Fire And Emergency Technology
El Camino College
Torrance, CASkills
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Staff mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Technical skills
- Staff training and development
- Team management
- Inventory control
- Customer service oversight
- Reporting skills
- Risk management
- Documentation skills
Notable Accomplishments
- Promoted to Foreman after six months of employment. Innovative Basement Authority
- Promoted to Store Leader after three months of employment. The Buckle, Inc.
- Acting Sergeant. Minnesota Army National Guard
- Assistant Coach of men's rugby team in 2023. Faribault Boksprings.
- Rugby Team Captain, High School Team, placed 2nd in State Championships. South River Sentinels Rugby Team.
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Accomplishments
Honor Graduate - Basic Army Training
Timeline
Area Director
Tower 42 Vending
10.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
ADIDAS
05.2024 - Current
Brickwasher
BOB'S CW CONSTRUCTION
08.2023 - 03.2024
Foreman
INNOVATIVE BASEMENT AUTHORITY
02.2023 - 07.2023
Co-Foreman
INNOVATIVE BASEMENT AUTHORITY
07.2022 - 02.2023
HVAC Installer
SILVERTREE PLUMBING AND HEATING
07.2021 - 07.2022
Specialty Department Supervisor
HOME DEPOT
08.2020 - 07.2021
Sales Representative
VERIZON
12.2019 - 06.2020
Department Supervisor
H&M
12.2018 - 12.2019
Sales Associate/Leader/Department Manager: Denim
The Buckle, Inc.
10.2016 - 11.2018
13D, Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems Specialist
Minnesota Army National Guard
10.2014 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Prior Lake High School
Associate of Applied Science - Fire And Emergency Technology
El Camino College