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Corey Gress

Ankeny

Summary

Experienced and motivated Team Leader offering proven safety record, performance-oriented nature and strong history of accomplishment in maintenance/factory environments. Leveraging military leadership crossing over to a factory environment and mentoring team members to optimize performance and improve quality. Reliable, industrious and diplomatic in resolving concerns.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Team Leader (Contingent)

John Deere Des Moines Works
02.2023 - Current
  • Annotate detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans while communicating with all levels of employees across all shifts.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety standards driven by OSHA guidelines.
  • Manage and monitor project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Delegate work assignments to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Allocate material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance programs and schedules.

Protective Security Officer

VendTech-SGI
01.2018 - 02.2023
  • Performed a wide variety of duties encompassing the enforcement and compliance of laws relating to the protection of life, property and Federal assets.
  • Preserved the peace, prevents crimes, detains offenders and provides security assistance during emergency and/or life-threatening situations.
  • Enforced all Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to violations government property and federally controlled assets.
  • Maintained a uniformed and armed security presence.
  • Monitored security alarms via centralized communication centers and monitor alarms via Close Circuit TV at all federal facilities.
  • Maintained all federally mandated training including weapons proficiency, CPR/first aid, and National Weapons Detection Training Program.

Project Manager

JC Home Solutions
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Educated key personnel in appropriate production methods to achieve expectations and meet quality control standards.
  • Delivered projects to pre-determined budget, maintaining time parameters and quality standards.
  • Created and maintained schedule to protect company from dead-deal expense while meeting contractual obligations.
  • Created full-scope cost estimates for bid builds and designed build projects.
  • Detailed improvements to restoration plans by creating detailed budgets, schedules and costing estimates for clients.
  • Sourced additional resources and staff to meet timeline demands.

Melt Cell Operator

John Deere Foundry
10.2011 - 06.2015
  • Ensured daily production schedule was met.
  • Optimized communication flow for multiple shifts.
  • Encouraged employees on all levels to meet and surpass industry health and safety standards set by OSHA guidelines.
  • Challenged foundational employees and management to meet and exceed expectations from a production standpoint.
  • Managed the training and implementation of safety equipment.
  • Operated production equipment to create high-quality products from raw materials.

Infantry Squad Leader E-5 Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
08.2004 - 08.2012
  • Trained and mentored subordinates on emergency situation preparedness, current tactics, techniques and procedures, equipment maintenance and proper employment of weapons.
  • Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors on daily basis.
  • Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
  • Supervised and led squad of 12-18 Marines, setting high standard of efficiency, loyalty and integrity.
  • Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.

Veteran OIF-3(2005-2006)-Provisional Military Police

OIF-7(2007-2008)-Infantry Fire Team Leader

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency And Disaster Management

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technology

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA

Skills

  • Self Motivated
  • Excellent Team Builder
  • High Level of Integrity
  • Sound Decision Maker
  • Critical Thinker
  • Analytical
  • Quick Learner
  • Former Wage Employee (Familiar with CI, Safety, Quality, and Efficiency)

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Des Moines Fire Department Certificate of Appreciation (2019)
  • Recipient of Cedar Rapids Fire Department Award for Distinguished Action (2017)
  • Honorably Discharged from United States Marine Corps(2012)
  • Combat Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom(2005 & 2007)
  • Secret Security Clearance

Timeline

Maintenance Team Leader (Contingent)

John Deere Des Moines Works
02.2023 - Current

Protective Security Officer

VendTech-SGI
01.2018 - 02.2023

Project Manager

JC Home Solutions
05.2017 - 12.2017

Melt Cell Operator

John Deere Foundry
10.2011 - 06.2015

Infantry Squad Leader E-5 Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
08.2004 - 08.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency And Disaster Management

Upper Iowa University

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Technology

Hawkeye Community College
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