COREY PRYOR
Atchison,KS
Summary
Maintenance Manager and Military Veteran with 20+ years of experience and proven ability to be a corporate steward interacting and collaborating with multiple levels of management and diverse cultural audiences. Strong hands-on approach, can manage diverse projects simultaneously and with excellent communication skills while leading teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $60K while exceeding the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in preventative maintenance, electrical systems, and heavy equipment repair. Managed deficiencies by repairing, overhauling and adjusting necessary components and controls.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
United States Army
Various Locations
- Established and implemented troubleshooting classes to increase team performance and for professional development of staff
- Oversaw the planning and coordination of emergent and scheduled maintenance for over 360 pieces of equipment valued at over $60K
- Developed the electronic troubleshooting team members to ensure vehicle faults were handled expediently; reduced assessment time by 20%
- Coached, mentored and professionally developed adaptable, agile, balanced and innovative leaders responsible for executing organizational objectives and enhancing unit proficiency
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnoses, part ordering, and provided Quality Assurance and Quality Control for the maintenance conducted by team.
Master Mechanic Instructor
United States Army
Various Locations
11.1999 - 08.2019
- Updated and developed curriculum regarding preventive maintenance and emergent work prioritization impacting over 300 students
- Facilitated hands on instruction, simulations and classroom demonstration to cultivate material retention through multi-dimensional learning
- Oversaw and management certification testing and end of course evaluations resulting in the qualification of over 200+ heavy wheeled mechanics.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Supervisor
United States Army
Various Locations
11.1999 - 08.2019
- Performed maintenance work orders and emergent work on variety of generators, motor vehicles, lifts and heavy equipment
- Managed daily operations of maintenance shop including supervising 15 personnel, assigning priorities of work, inspecting for quality assurance, tracking trends, and developing standard operating procedures
- Maintained 100% accountability on various types of equipment to include wheeled vehicles, trailers, and generators valued over $2.5M
- Troubleshoot, make repairs, replace parts, accessories, and components on more than 1,000+ pieces of equipment
- Performed preventive maintenance checks and services on more than 5,000+ pieces of equipment and vehicles daily
- Trained and developed 5 personnel on maintenance protocol and procedures which resulted in increased productivity and quality of all maintenance services
- Determined priorities of work through analysis of deadlines and timelines, then assigned personnel work schedules to support successful accomplishment of priorities and quality compliance.
Locomotive Mechanic
Union Pacific
Kansas City, MO
10.2008 - 10.2019
- Expedited return-to-service timeframes for locomotives sidelined due to component failure or damage by coordinating with suppliers for expedient delivery of replacement parts.
- Streamlined repair processes through proficient utilization of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and hydraulic presses as needed.
- Minimized disruption to railroad operations by working efficiently during scheduled maintenance windows and responding promptly to emergency repair needs.
- Increased efficiency of mechanical operations by collaborating with other mechanics in troubleshooting complex problems and implementing solutions.
- Extended the lifespan of critical parts by implementing preventive maintenance measures based on manufacturer specifications.
- Promoted a safe working environment through strict adherence to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines during all maintenance procedures.
- Enforced compliance with federal regulations by adhering to inspection schedules and reporting any necessary corrections in a timely manner.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by actively participating in training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities related to locomotive mechanics.
Automotive Sales Consultant
Mainstreet CDJR
Lansing, KS
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
- Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Met customers on lot and in showroom to discuss available vehicles and options.
- Located merchandise across various stores to address customer needs.
Delivery Driver
Worth Harley-davidson
Kansas City, MO
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Forklift Operator, Driver
ABF Freight
Olathe, KS
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Followed Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for transporting dangerous materials.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Obtained signatures from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- OSHA EPA
- Process Improvement
- Risk Mitigation
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Quality Assurance Control
- Diagnostics
- Records Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Educationtraining
- Specialized Military Training: Advanced Leadership Management and Development Course | United States Army
- Wheeled Mechanical Advanced Skills Course | United States Army
Notableawards
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
Keyhighlights
- Equipment Management - Served as Subject Matter Expert in equipment management for global operations. Demonstrated leadership in numerous multinational operations by creating support plans, projects, and personnel oversight
- Leadership and Supervision - Point of reference and subject matter expert for quickly identifying and solving problems, improving operations and productivity. Skilled at developing and cultivating key relationships and establishing effective collaborations
- Training and Development - Analyzed organizational training needs to determine needs; planned, resourced, developed new ideas, and executed constructive exercises; developed training assessments that met specified learning objectives. Prepared and presented, well organized and logical intelligence briefings to leadership.
Timeline
Forklift Operator, Driver
ABF Freight
08.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
Worth Harley-davidson
02.2021 - 05.2022
Automotive Sales Consultant
Mainstreet CDJR
08.2020 - 03.2021
Locomotive Mechanic
Union Pacific
10.2008 - 10.2019
Master Mechanic Instructor
United States Army
11.1999 - 08.2019
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Supervisor
United States Army
11.1999 - 08.2019
Maintenance Manager
United States Army