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Corey Branch

Richmond,VA

Summary

A seasoned professional with extensive experience 30+ years in the automotive industry as an automotive technician and 12+ years as a supervisor. With tenure at renowned establishments like Bass Pro Shop, Central Transport, Perdue Farms and M.A. Williams his versatility is showcased. Demonstrated leadership in team settings, excellent communication and customer service skills, complemented by boat charter captain experience. His diverse background is further enriched by yard jockey roles, where he demonstrated logistic prowess, alongside valuable entrepreneurial experience as a self-employed owner-operator service manager. Motivated, proactive, and resourceful with the ability to ask the right questions to quickly diagnose problems and resolve issues while maintaining highly satisfying customer relationships.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Technician/Rigger

Bass Pro Shops/Cabelas
05.2023 - 02.2025
  • Perform pre-maintenance inspections
  • Service and repair on a variety of boats, ATVs and trailers
  • Install electronics, trolling motors, batteries, wiring, custom fabrication
  • Install trail kits on ATVs, safety gear, batteries, tires, inspections

Service Technician

M. A. Williams
10.2018 - 01.2020

Inspect and repair pipes, drains, and fixtures.

Use specialized tools and diagnostic equipment

Educate clients on preventive maintenance

Yard Jockey

Perdue Farms, Inc
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Stage and Move trailers to dock doors
  • Manage YMS systems
  • Assist and direct drivers with trailer parking and location

Switcher/Yard Jockey

Central Transport
02.2016 - 12.2016
  • Move trailers to designated doors for loading and unloading

Owner/Operator Service Manager

Branch Auto Service
05.2013 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees
  • Oversaw the service operation while directing work
  • Assisted customers with parts compatibility and availability
  • Scheduled service appointments, prepared work orders, and dispatched work
  • Conducted routine service inspections
  • Analyzed readouts from computerized diagnostic testing devices
  • Researched the web to receive updates to technical manuals
  • Maintained good employee and customer relations
  • Controlled costs while building a loyal clientele
  • Maintained service records
  • Set and obtain sales and profit objectives

Lead Technician/Assistant Manager

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service
03.2010 - 05.2013
  • Diagnosed and repaired major automobile systems (brake and hydraulic, computer systems, etc.)
  • Assisted automotive technicians in performing technical activities and kept management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occurred.
  • Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers as needed.
  • Opened, closed and kept store organized and neat and maintained safe bays
  • Continually learned new technical information and techniques used in the industry
  • Made recommendations for improvements and cost savings

Automotive Service Manager

Monro Muffler & Brake Service
04.2008 - 05.2009
  • Oversee the service department;
  • Manage day-to-day activities for employees;
  • Satisfied service concerns for customers and employees while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Automotive Technician

All Tune and Lube
09.1997 - 01.2008
  • Inspected, maintained, and repaired automobiles and light trucks.
  • Worked with electronic diagnostic equipment, digital manuals, and reference materials.
  • Routinely examined critical car part (belts, hoses, plugs, brake and fuel systems, etc.)
  • Used thousands of dollars worth of personal hand-tools, power, and machine tools to perform work

Education

GED -

E.T. Beddingfield Senior High School
Wilson, NC

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Proven leadership capabilities
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Client support
  • Highly organized
  • Workflow improvement

Timeline

Technician/Rigger

Bass Pro Shops/Cabelas
05.2023 - 02.2025

Service Technician

M. A. Williams
10.2018 - 01.2020

Yard Jockey

Perdue Farms, Inc
01.2017 - 09.2018

Switcher/Yard Jockey

Central Transport
02.2016 - 12.2016

Owner/Operator Service Manager

Branch Auto Service
05.2013 - 01.2016

Lead Technician/Assistant Manager

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service
03.2010 - 05.2013

Automotive Service Manager

Monro Muffler & Brake Service
04.2008 - 05.2009

Automotive Technician

All Tune and Lube
09.1997 - 01.2008

GED -

E.T. Beddingfield Senior High School
Corey Branch