Paul Akilo
Richmond
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Virginia Commonwealth University, excelling in performance evaluation and team collaboration. Proven ability to implement exercise modifications and provide constructive feedback, enhancing athlete performance. Strong work ethic and customer service skills demonstrated as a Sales Associate at Home Depot, ensuring client satisfaction and effective sales strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Women's Basketball Practice Player
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
08.2022 - Current
- Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
- Studied competitors to understand different strategies and gain important advantages.
- Watched videos post-competition to assess performance and identify weaknesses.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
11.2020 - Current
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Answered phone calls promptly and efficiently handled inquiries from clients.
- Operated forklifts to pick customer orders in bulk areas.
- Moved large pallets and heavy items with pallet jacks and forklifts.
Strength and Conditioning Intern
HCA VA Sport Medicine
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Enforced safe exercise equipment use, reminding members of rules and guiding techniques.
- Monitored athletes daily with sports technologies and direct observation.
- Communicated regularly with coaches, trainers, and athletes regarding program goals and objectives.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
- Provided feedback on technique and form during workouts.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Worked efficiently to meet daily picking quotas.
- Adhered to quality control standards by inspecting products for damage before packing.
Cook
Popeye's
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA06-2025
Skills
- Exercise modification
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Advanced teamwork
- Constructive feedback
- Self-discipline
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified through the American Red Cross (August 16, 2024)
Affiliations
- VCU Basketball intramural basketball
- VCU flag Football Intramural's
- VCU baseball intramural's
Timeline
Strength and Conditioning Intern
HCA VA Sport Medicine
08.2024 - 12.2024
Women's Basketball Practice Player
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
08.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Home Depot
11.2020 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
03.2020 - 11.2020
Cook
Popeye's
06.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
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