Open To Work
Cory Bowen
Richmond,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven Area Maintenance Manager with expertise in preventive maintenance and workforce management. Enhances facility performance and safety culture through effective vendor management and strategic planning. Leverages robotics knowledge to improve operational efficiency and streamline maintenance scheduling. Recognized for reliability and quality performance backed by extensive industry experience.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Maintenance Manager
JLL
Richmond, Texas
2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance plans for all areas of responsibility.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal facility performance.
- Conducted facility inspections to proactively identify maintenance needs and mitigate safety hazards.
- Supervised maintenance teams across multiple properties to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed and coordinated maintenance staff to ensure all duties were completed in a timely manner.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely service delivery for contracts and repairs.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and service requests.
- Researched new technologies that could improve the efficiency or reliability of existing systems.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Maintenance Technician III
JLL
Richmond, TX
2024 - 05.2025
- Installed, maintained, and troubleshot control components, photo eyes, proximity sensors, servo drives, tachs, and encoders to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintain and troubleshoot all conveyor systems in the building.
- Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
- Repair and update S, H, G, P, and X drive units.
- Skilled at all repairs and maintenance of Nike ARSTOW and ARSAW stations.
- Created and closed out work orders with detailed data on labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used to maintain accurate records.
- Achieved Fast and Up certification to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
- Supported operations at multiple FCs in the network, including HOU2, ORD5, and TLH2, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing.
Mechatronic Junior Tech
JLL
Richmond, TX
- Conduct daily preventative maintenance (PMs) and maintain floor equipment to ensure Amazon operations run smoothly.
- Fixed mechanical components on-demand and maintained ARSTOW and ARSAW stations independently across various shifts.
- Monitored and resolved Waites Wireless, Sim trouble tickets & work orders to maintain operational continuity.
- Repair and update firmware on H drives on the AR floors.
- Utilized ICW software to monitor operations and identify problem areas for timely resolution.
- Perform searches using EAM software and obtain parts necessary to complete jobs.
- Supported operations across all areas of the FC independently.
- Completed 3 months of MRA school as well as 4 PMMI exams.
- Completed 2,000 hours of OTJ apprenticeship hours.
- Completed 40 MRA benchmarks.
- Achieved journeyman certification in maintenance and repair.
Amnesty Associate
Amazon
Houston, TX
- Supervised associates in critical functions during shifts, monitoring AR operations and directing associates to priority areas.
- Collaborated with team to optimize Amazon's robotics and AR operations.
- Role required FAST (floor access safety training certification) to operate on the Amazon robotics floor in the retrieval of amnesty and in the resetting of faulted drives.
Executive Chef
The Vanilla Orchid Catering Co
- Directed day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high standards.
- Maintained exceptional food service quality for clients and guests, adhering to cost control guidelines set by ownership.
- Developed training procedures for kitchen staff, enhancing service quality and operational consistency.
- Maintained emphasis on fresh local ingredients through networking with local suppliers.
- Handled all procedural aspects of recipe standardization, plate presentation, inventory, and cost control.
- Planned and executed all annual events, such as holiday parties, private catering, and weddings.
Education
Associate - First
The Culinary Institute of America
United States of America01.2015
High School Equivalent - First
01.1992
Skills
- Facility management
- Asset management
- Work order management
- Maintenance planning
- Labor optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Compliance auditing
- Health and safety training
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Reliability engineering
- Predictive analytics
- Computerized maintenance systems
- Technical troubleshooting
- Team leadership
- Workforce management
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
Selected and graduated JLL Manager in Training program 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechatronic Junior Tech
JLL
Amnesty Associate
Amazon
Executive Chef
The Vanilla Orchid Catering Co
Area Maintenance Manager
JLL
2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician III
JLL
2024 - 05.2025
Associate - First
The Culinary Institute of America