Thomas Hughes
Pelham
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Builders Supply
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Assisted customers with making optimal choices for construction, renovation and addition plans.
Millwork Sales Specialist
Lowes
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained accurate count of warehouse materials by documenting incoming and outgoing deliveries.
- Assisted customers in determining best-fit products and located desired items in millwork.
- Prepared invoices, processed payments and set up plans for remaining account balances.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
General Labor/ Brake Tech
Phoenix Trailers LLC
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Build custom boat trailers from raw materials to finish.
Remodeling Crew
Self employed
12.2022 - 03.2023
- General home remodeling including demo and installation of framing, drywall, tile work, painting and trim. Installation of doors, replacing lights, faucets and other fixtures.
Contractor Sales
84 Lumber Company
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Seek and meet contractors to establish a relationship for providing building materials.
Machining Associate
Nissan North America
05.2014 - 10.2022
- Operate several CNC machines in the process of turning raw cast engine blocks into finished products ready for engine assembly.
- Read gauges and micrometers to determine quality of products.
- Operate fork lift when needed to move products.
Inside Sales Manager
Builders Supply Plumbing and Electric
11.2013 - 05.2014
- Maintain inventory levels, including ordering, receiving and stocking product when needed.
- Maintaining a friendly staff to help customers in the store as well as organizing deliveries to contractors.
Millwork Desk/ Commercial Sales
Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2012 - 10.2013
- Help customers determine millwork needs including, windows, doors, trim and creating and following up on special order items.
- Creating contractor bids and servicing contractors needs daily. Including preparing deliveries and scheduling them.
Inside Sales Manager
Builders Supply Monteagle
02.2008 - 09.2012
- Responsible for ordering and maintaining a retail hardware and lumber yard. Creating special orders, receiving and scheduling all deliveries. All while helping all walk in traffic including contractors.
Outside Sales Representative, MT, Co-manager, Manager
84 Lumber
06.2001 - 01.2008
- In my previous career at 84 I started as an MT and progressed up to store manager.
- I went to Gulfport as a CSR after Katrina.
- I can read blueprints, do material takeoffs, problem solve and adapt.
- Most of all I'm good with people, make friends easily and eager to learn new things.
Education
High school diploma or GED - Agriculture
Grundy County High School
Tracy City, TN05.1991
Skills
- Plumbing
- B2B sales
- Construction management
- Store management
- Blueprint reading
- Forklift
- Leadership
- Driving
- Negotiation
- Construction
- Phone etiquette
- Sales
- Dozer
- Outside sales
- Construction estimating
- Cash handling
- Account management
- Residential construction
- Merchandising
- Outdoor work
- Heavy equipment operation
- Customer service
- Power tools
- POS
- Carpentry
- Hand tools
- Administrative experience
- Retail sales
- Inventory control
- Loader operation
- I’m a people person, I’m dedicated, Customer service, Time management, Communication skills, Leadership, Time management
Certification
Driver's License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Builders Supply
02.2024 - Current
Millwork Sales Specialist
Lowes
12.2023 - 02.2024
General Labor/ Brake Tech
Phoenix Trailers LLC
04.2023 - 12.2023
Remodeling Crew
Self employed
12.2022 - 03.2023
Contractor Sales
84 Lumber Company
11.2022 - 11.2022
Machining Associate
Nissan North America
05.2014 - 10.2022
Inside Sales Manager
Builders Supply Plumbing and Electric
11.2013 - 05.2014
Millwork Desk/ Commercial Sales
Lowe's Home Improvement
09.2012 - 10.2013
Inside Sales Manager
Builders Supply Monteagle
02.2008 - 09.2012
Outside Sales Representative, MT, Co-manager, Manager
84 Lumber
06.2001 - 01.2008
High school diploma or GED - Agriculture
Grundy County High School