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Cory Buskirk

Bath,PA

Summary

Dynamic engineer with a proven track record at St. Luke's Hospital, excelling in system troubleshooting and project management. Enhanced equipment reliability through innovative preventive maintenance programs, significantly reducing downtime. Strong communicator and critical thinker, adept at fostering vendor relationships to secure high-quality parts, ensuring optimal operational performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer

St Lukes Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
  • Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
  • Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing high-quality parts at competitive prices for the company.
  • Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
  • Resolved customer complaints in prompt, polite and professional approach.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Established maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of all required tasks while minimizing disruptions to operations.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.

Home Health Aide

Dedicated Nursing Association
12.2020 - Current
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

Security Guard

Northampton Area School District
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Responded to emergencies promptly, ensuring the safety of all individuals on site.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Enhanced overall security by conducting thorough patrols and monitoring premises.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.

School Crossing Guard

Northampton Area School District
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by addressing unexpected situations or conflicts arising during daily duties effectively.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing weather conditions, adjusting guarding strategies accordingly to maintain optimal student protection at all times.
  • Monitored pedestrian activity around construction sites or detours near the school facility, ensuring safe passage for all students.
  • Maintained a safe environment for students with consistent enforcement of school zone speed limits and traffic rules.
  • Assisted special needs students in navigating crosswalks, providing additional support as needed for their safety and mobility requirements.
  • Reported on-campus vehicle infractions to school administration.
  • Protected safety of students by identifying potential conflicts and working collaboratively with community resource networks to diffuse situations.
  • Contacted school principals to report children not adhering to safe crossing protocols or refusing to follow directions.
  • Ensured student safety by diligently monitoring crosswalks and traffic during arrival and dismissal times.

Contractor

Wbmaintenance LLC
02.2017 - 11.2020
  • Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
  • Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
  • Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
  • Implemented safety protocols on job sites, reducing incidents of workplace accidents and injuries.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
  • Reduced client complaints by implementing a more effective customer service strategy.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Trained new team members to apply best coding best practices and proper use of development tools.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Owner

Self-employeed
06.2010 - 01.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.

Contractor's Helper

Joe Walters and Sons
03.2013 - 01.2017
  • Followed safety protocols on job sites.
  • Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
  • Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
  • Removed debris and waste from job sites.
  • Unloaded and stored construction materials.
  • Cleared work sites of hazardous items.
  • Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
  • Performed demolition work on existing structures.
  • Set up ladders and other access equipment.
  • Painted walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
  • Assisted with plastering, tiling and carpentry.
  • Assisted in construction of commercial and residential buildings.
  • Mixed mortar and concrete.
  • Tested construction equipment to verify working condition.
  • Operated heavy machinery on construction sites.
  • Assisted in laying bricks and blocks.
  • Performed roofing installations.
  • Helped project managers develop work schedules for overall projects and individual stages.

Education

GED -

Northampton Area School District
Northampton, PA
05-2021

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Technical reporting
  • System troubleshooting
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Cost analysis
  • Project estimation
  • Construction oversight
  • Team collaboration
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Construction engineering
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

Engineer

St Lukes Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Security Guard

Northampton Area School District
08.2022 - 02.2024

School Crossing Guard

Northampton Area School District
08.2022 - 02.2024

Home Health Aide

Dedicated Nursing Association
12.2020 - Current

Contractor

Wbmaintenance LLC
02.2017 - 11.2020

Contractor's Helper

Joe Walters and Sons
03.2013 - 01.2017

Owner

Self-employeed
06.2010 - 01.2019

GED -

Northampton Area School District

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