Edison Blount

Enthusiastic and creative full-time student with a passion for exercise science. Hands-on experience in industrial operations, forklift driving, and fast-paced food service environments, along with proven leadership and teamwork skills. Division I collegiate rugby athlete demonstrating strong discipline, time management, resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure while balancing academic and athletic commitments.

Scrapyard worker / Forklift Driver / Paint Prepper at K&N Finishers (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Industrial operations and material handling

• Prepared heavy metal infrastructure for industrial painting by cleaning, staging, and ensuring surfaces met quality and safety requirements
• Operated forklift trucks to move wooden pallets and large metal materials efficiently throughout the yard
• Supported end-to-end paint operations by coordinating material flow and readiness for each production stage

Sous chef / Kitchen porter at The Alexander Pub (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Food service and kitchen operations

• Supported menu development and daily food preparation while maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness
• Took operational control of the kitchen during head chef absences, coordinating staff and managing workflow
• Built leadership and teamwork skills by balancing hands-on kitchen duties with supervisory responsibilities

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Marian University (2024-01 – 2028-05)

A Levels – Itchen College (2022-01 – 2024-12)

GCSEs – The Mountbatten School (2017-01 – 2022-12)