Blake Courtade

Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

bcourtade@usf.edu | 813-748-1058 | LinkedIn

EDUCATION
University of South Florida - GPA: 3.4 Tampa, FL
Marketing w/ Digital Marketing Concentration Expected Graduation: August 2024
Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee, FL
Associate in Arts December 2020
Jesuit High School Tampa, FL
High School Diploma May
2018

EXPERIENCE
GNC Wesley Chapel, FL
Sales Associate October 2022 - Present
 Responsible for helping the store to maintain inventory of popular supplements and supplements that promise to be in demand.
 Worked closely with management in the opening, closing, and operating of the store, such as cash handling, inventory count and
deposits according to GNC procedures, as well as maintaining the appearance of the store.
 Assisted in developing store marketing displays and finding appropriate places for those displays.
 Interacted with customers to help them choose the right products and make recommendations based on my overall product
knowledge and understanding of their needs.
 Worked with local health clubs and gyms to set up regular buying schedules and keep them informed of new products.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Wesley Chapel, FL

Team Sports/Bikes & Fitness Lead October 2021 - September
2022
 Responsible for managing the day-to-day operational aspects of the Team Sports & Bikes and Fitness departments.
 Collaborated with Store Managers to plan and organize; built plans to effectively execute projects and tasks while delegating based
on priority level.
 Lead by example to ensure a great customer experience and helped teammates understand how their responsibilities play a key role
in the organization.
 Communicated clearly, provided in-the-moment coaching, and built trust with teammates in the store.
 Held my team accountable for company brand, merchandising, and presentation standards.
 Supported building and hiring a strong team as well as training associates on company procedures and programs; this included
new teammate training and cross-training current teams.

Urban Enclave Tallahassee, FL

Leasing Agent December 2020 – September 2021
 Responsible for selling $10,000+ leases, accepting rent payments, security deposits/other applicable fees, and maintaining resident
retention.
 Screened prospective tenants to ensure they met eligibility requirements, completed lease applications, assisted with verification of
application information, and informed prospective tenants of results.
 Advertised available units and conducted property tours as part of marketing activities.
 Recorded and updated details of prospective and existing tenants into a computer database, while maintaining and storing
documentation effectively.
 Liaised with tenants to provide information and address their complaints and concerns.
 Examined the property and informed maintenance staff of issues / Conducted inspections when tenants moved in and out.

OTHER SKILLS & INTERESTS

Skills: Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams), Google Analytics Certification, Tableau, Final Cut Pro
Organizations: USF Real Estate Society
Other Affiliations:
Volunteer Work: Jesuit football camp, Jesuit Thanksgiving food drive, Special Olympics, Metropolitan Ministries, Cuba Pilgrimage