Andrew F. Schmidt
Salem
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Lowes Home Improvement, excelling in relationship building and sales strategies. Adept at enhancing customer engagement and decision-making under pressure, I leverage effective communication to drive results and foster team motivation. Committed to continuous process improvement and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Sales Specialist
Lowes Home Improvment
Salem
07.2025 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with customers to enhance shopping experience.
- Provided expert product knowledge to assist customers in making informed decisions.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while addressing customer inquiries and concerns.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to maximize profitability.
Security Forces Flight Sergeant
United States Air Force
09.2016 - 08.2025
- Supervised and managed 60 law enforcement officers and provided guidance to ensure proper completion of daily objectives.
- Develops plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement law enforcement programs.
- Plans, organize, and schedules law enforcement activities and provides oversight, guidance, and assistance to senior staff with the application of physical security and force protections in support of 18-billion-dollar priority resources
- Site surveyed 3 airfields. Liaison for security defenses and tested primary runway integrity and endurance ensuring safe landing for 250 aircrafts.
Squadron Executive Assistant
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Led and coordinated executive requirements for the Chief Operations Officer and 158 personnel.
- Managed unit events, prepared staff meetings, Chief Operations Officer’s meetings, enforced polices and managed schedule.
- Processed over 1000 documents and reports ensuring 100% accuracy.
Security Forces Armorer
United States Air Force
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Managed and sustained Unit's weapons account of 623 weapons.
- Facilitated day to day arming operations ensuring 100% accuracy.
- Reinforced 100% Air Force Standard compliance and procedures.
- Ammo custodian for 100 thousand ammo account streamlining accountability processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
York College of Pennsylvania
York08.2010
Master of Science - Homeland Security
American Military University
Salem, VASkills
- Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Personnel Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Sales strategies
- Customer relationship management
- Customer engagement
- CRM software proficiency
- Effective communication techniques
- Decision-making under pressure
- Team leadership and motivation
Awards
Air Force Commendation Medal with Combat Device, 2024
Wing Non-commissioned Officer, Third Quarter, 2023
Air Force Commendation Medal, 2023
Air Force Achievement Medal, 2016
Good Conduct Medal 2017, 2021, and 2025
Timeline
Professional Sales Specialist
Lowes Home Improvment
07.2025 - Current
Squadron Executive Assistant
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 12.2019
Security Forces Flight Sergeant
United States Air Force
09.2016 - 08.2025
Security Forces Armorer
United States Air Force
08.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
York College of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Homeland Security
American Military University