Corey Childs
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Technical-minded professional finds appropriate solutions to complex issues. Delivers great service while meeting project deadlines. Flexible professional with strong work ethic.
Reliable worker with skills and attention required to complete safe, accurate work. Dependable in following orders and coordinating with team. OSHA-trained and fully compliant with standards.
Successful at assessing and understanding problems and developing proactive, successful solutions to meet customer needs and maximize system performance. Positive, upbeat and committed to continuous professionalism.
Results-driven HVAC Technician adept at delivering high productivity and completing tasks efficiently. Specialize in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and system installations, ensuring optimal operational functionality. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and customer service, leveraging these skills to provide exceptional support and build lasting client relationships.
Experienced in performing component tests, repairing faults and charging systems. Competent in working alone or with a team to perform speedy and accurate refrigeration repairs, maintenance services and installations.
Responsible professional offering excellent customer service, problem-solving and mechanical abilities developed over multi-year career. Capable decision-maker with self-motivated approach to addressing any installation or repair needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Carolina Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning Service
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted routine maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to ensure optimal functionality.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and implemented timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to develop preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and facilities.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and best practices in equipment handling.
- Managed inventory of maintenance supplies and ordered parts as needed to sustain operations.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Assistant Store Manager
Circle K
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated with vendors to secure product availability at competitive prices.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion or improvement.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
- Provided training to new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, stock levels and employee performance metrics.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Developed an effective system for tracking inventory levels, ensuring stock is available when needed.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
HVAC Assistant
Coastal Heating And Air Conditioning
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained safe working environment with proper execution of HVAC guidelines and usage of PPE equipment.
- Serviced units to residential and commercial heating and air conditioning customers.
- Wired both line and low voltage to heating and cooling equipment.
- Unloaded and loaded truck supplies and equipment using proper hoisting techniques to avoid accidents and injuries.
- Used troubleshooting methods on HVAC components to diagnose and repair heat pumps, fireplace, geothermal, furnaces and air conditioning equipment.
- Conducted brazing, threading pipe and [Type] tasks to complete service calls.
- Identified non-productive situations and sought solutions to problems.
- Repaired, adjusted or replaced defective HVAC elements to bring systems back to full functionality.
- Installed refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems, positioning compressors, motors and other components in accordance with design specifications.
Solar Panel Installer
Summit Solar
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Installed solar panels safely in extreme hot and cold weather, in confined crawl spaces and on roofs of multi-story buildings.
- Attended meetings as scheduled and delivered project updates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with potential and existing customers.
- Performed panel installations using specific hand and power tools.
- Verified job sites had correct tools and materials necessary to complete daily tasks.
- Interconnected wiring and components with maximum efficiency and elegance to meet aesthetic demands.
- Completed in-depth checks of wiring, grounds and termination integrity prior to completing work.
Solar Panel Installer
360 Industrial Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Installed solar panels safely in extreme hot and cold weather, in confined crawl spaces and on roofs of multi-story buildings.
- Attended meetings as scheduled and delivered project updates.
- Communicated with potential customers to provide product knowledge, set appointments and answer questions.
- Performed panel installations using specific hand and power tools.
- Verified job sites had correct tools and materials necessary to complete daily tasks.
- Completed in-depth checks of wiring, grounds and termination integrity prior to completing work.
Front Desk Manager
Best Western Hotel
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw cash and credit card payment transactions at the front desk.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Managed guest check-in and check-out procedures, reservations and payments.
- Replied to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
- Supervised front desk operations, enabling guests to receive superior customer service from hotel staff.
- Mentored new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements and performance strategies.
- Worked with room service, housekeeping, maintenance and security to meet all guest needs.
- Developed lasting relationships with guests that built loyalty and drove hotel revenue.
- Directed front desk operations with focus on hotel reputation, staff productivity and operational efficiency.
Front Desk Agent
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham - Marion Iowa
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Greeted incoming guests warmly, issued room keys and shared information on policies and amenities.
- Answered telephones and greeted visitors to assist, answer questions and direct.
- Posted charges, updated accounts and issued bills to departing guests.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by answering inquiries about business operations and policies, resolving concerns and developing creative solutions to guest concerns.
- Worked with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address and resolve building and room issues.
- Balanced accounts and conducted nightly audits to maintain PCI compliance and reporting standards.
Stocker/Cashier
Pet Supplies Plus
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Arranged and stocked all types of dog, cat, hamster, gerbil,amphibious, and bird merchandise.
- Supported all customer needs with attentiveness and skilled assistance.
- Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
- Bagged merchandise in careful and efficient manner to minimize damage.
- Maintained organized and clean customer areas by completing daily recovery checklists.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Contributed to repeat business and return customer by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Lifted numerous dogs of varying weights and breeds for bathing and grooming services on daily basis.
Supervisor Keyholder
Dollar General
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Performed assigned projects and completed checklists in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Demonstrated that customers come first by serving them with a sense of urgency.
- Processed an average of 50 transactions each day in a timely manner.
- Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases.
- Processed shipments and maintained organized stock shelves.
- Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs.
- Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.
- Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand.
- Opened and closed the store, which included counting cash drawers and making bank deposits.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Balanced the needs of multiple customers simultaneously in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Kept an eye on building premises for loss prevention and security purposes.
Unloader
Wal Mart
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Transport packages to customers' vehicles.
- Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise.
- Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- Operation and use of electric power jacks and stock pickers.
Burkes Home Center
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
- Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.
- Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
- Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
- Transport packages to customers' vehicles.
- Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list.
- Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise.
- Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
- Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
Laborer
Coastal Heating and Air
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
- Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
- Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit.
- Reassemble and test equipment following repairs.
- Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
- Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
- Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats and timers, using hand tools.
- Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
- Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
- Install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues and stokers, following blueprints.
- Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.
- Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.
- Assemble, position and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints.
- Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
- Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools or welding equipment.
- Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction.
Pizza Maker/Delivery Driver
Mangia Pizza
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Serve customers in eating places that specialize in fast service and inexpensive carry-out food.
- Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary.
- Request and record customer orders, and compute bills using cash registers, multicounting machines, or pencil and paper.
- Clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas.
- Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
- Prepare daily food items, and cook simple foods and beverages, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, or coffee using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures.
- Select food items from serving or storage areas and place them in dishes, on serving trays, or in takeout bags.
- Relay food orders to cooks.
- Prepare and serve cold drinks, or frozen milk drinks or desserts, using drink-dispensing, milkshake, or frozen custard machines.
- Collect and return dirty dishes to the kitchen for washing.
- Perform personnel activities such as supervising and training employees.
- Cook or re-heat food items such as french fries.
- Pack food, dishes, utensils, tablecloths, and accessories for transportation from catering or food preparation establishments to locations designated by customers.
- Distribute food to servers.
Baker
Tim Hortons
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
- Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
- Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
- Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
- Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
- Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
- Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
- Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
- Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
Second shift supervisor
Tim Hortons
09.2006 - 02.2008
- Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.
- Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
- Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met.
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services.
- Plan and prepare work schedules, and assign employees to specific duties.
- Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
- Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift.
- Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.
- Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups.
- Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolivar Richburg High School
Bolivar, NYSkills
- Optimized scheduling and prioritization of tasks to enhance productivity
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly
- Demonstrated strong work ethic through consistent dedication to tasks and responsibilities
- Excels in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Executed various manual labor tasks with a focus on efficiency and safety
- Operated and maintained various types of equipment to ensure optimal functionality
- Adapted swiftly to new concepts and processes, demonstrating strong learning agility
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in computer applications and software tools
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration
- Cultivated strong client relationships to enhance service delivery
- 1 Spearheaded results-oriented initiatives to drive project success
- Utilized Microsoft Office applications to assist in document creation and data management Supported team members in organizing presentations and reports Aided in maintaining accurate records and schedules
- Ensured adherence to safety compliance standards and regulations
- Oversaw customer relationship management initiatives to enhance client satisfaction
- Facilitated effective problem resolution strategies to enhance operational efficiency
- Executed technical troubleshooting to resolve system issues efficiently
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Carolina Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning Service
06.2025 - 01.2026
Assistant Store Manager
Circle K
05.2023 - 06.2025
HVAC Assistant
Coastal Heating And Air Conditioning
09.2022 - 09.2023
Solar Panel Installer
Summit Solar
05.2022 - 09.2022
Solar Panel Installer
360 Industrial Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Front Desk Manager
Best Western Hotel
08.2021 - 01.2022
Front Desk Agent
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham - Marion Iowa
05.2019 - 08.2021
Stocker/Cashier
Pet Supplies Plus
12.2018 - 04.2019
Supervisor Keyholder
Dollar General
03.2018 - 10.2018
Unloader
Wal Mart
08.2015 - 02.2018
Burkes Home Center
01.2013 - 08.2014
Laborer
Coastal Heating and Air
11.2012 - 06.2013
Pizza Maker/Delivery Driver
Mangia Pizza
06.2011 - 08.2012
Baker
Tim Hortons
09.2008 - 08.2010
Second shift supervisor
Tim Hortons
09.2006 - 02.2008
High School Diploma -
Bolivar Richburg High School