Casey Blake-Goedken

At the Home Depot, I gave great information on flooring products and also made sure my aisles looked great. I took pride in constantly shaping and cleaning my aisles. Flooring can get messy, but I always organized and cleaned what was not up to standard. I also worked at the service desk, making sure that people were taken care of to the fullest extent.

I am a part-time soldier in the MN National Guard as an M1 Abrams Tanker; I drive and load the world's most powerful tank. I have completed both basic training and AIT (Advanced Individual Training) in the summer of 2025. I have learned basic combat casualty care, teamwork, discipline, and more. I am constantly maintaining and cleaning the tanks to the highest Army standards. To be a tanker, you need the best attention to detail and discipline because the tank does not care if you are an enemy or a friend.

Since Garrison Family Foods is a small, family-owned store, I did everything from stocking shelves and cashiering to cleaning the store at night. I also worked independently most nights with closing and cleaning the store. I was also excellent at giving great customer service.