Erik McKinster

Experience

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  US Army

  Sept 2005 - Mar 2011

  Fire Support Non-Commissioned Officer
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  FSCX, Inc.

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

  Joint Fires Observer Course Instructor

  Instructed Army Officers and Noncommissioned Officers in the details of using all forms of Air assets, in close proximity of the Joint Tactical Air Controller, for Close Air Support (CAS)

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  Navmar Applied Sciences

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Joint Fires Observer Course Instructor

  Instructed Army and Marine Officers and Non commissioned officers at the Joint Fires Observers Course. A Joint Fires Observer (JFO) is a trained service member, usually an Artillery Forward Observer (FO), that is trained to work closely with Air Force and Marine Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC), with the use of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

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  The Home Depot at Home Services

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  In home Sales consultant for Roofing, Siding, Windows and Attic Insulation. Appliance Sales Specialist in the Kitchen & Bath Dept.

  • Sales Consultant

    Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Sales Associate

    Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
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  Woodbridge Home Exteriors

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Sales Manager

  Lead a team of up to 6 employees in canvassing operations throughout the DFW metro-plex. Responsible for employee production, recording of hours, training, driving and maintenance of company vehicle.

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  The Home Depot

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2016

  Supervised and brought paint department to the number one spot in district. Transferred back to flooring, was given a department with an $88,000 deficit to plan, and finished the fiscal year with $112,000 over plan. Called and given the opportunity to return to The Home Depot, and leapt at the chance. Currently responsible for the sales of Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Laminate and Vinyl floor coverings, and the installations of them. Also responsible for the sales and installations of Blinds, Shades, and all other manners of window coverings.

  • Department Supervisor

    Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Floor and Decor Sales Associate

    Apr 2014 - Feb 2015
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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  May 2016 - Apr 2018

  Sales Specialist

  As a Pro Sales Specialist working at the Commercial Desk for Lowe's, I have had the privilege of working with some outstanding people in the multi family housing, and building/remodel trades. Responsible for the growth of 20 commercial accounts, and sales throughout the store. Demonstrated strengths in sales of Doors, Windows, Lumber, Building Materials, Paint, Tools & Hardware, Appliances and Professional cleaning supplies.

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  Blue Abby Management

  Apr 2018 - now

  Property Manager