Eric Kurgas
Navarre,FL
Summary
Adept at reducing maintenance downtime and enhancing operational efficiency, my tenure at Holley By The Sea Improvement Association showcases my proactive approach to equipment maintenance and problem-solving skills. With expertise in forklift operations and a solid background in maintenance across various aircraft, I excel in organized, safe work environments. My effective communication and dependability complement my technical skills, driving workplace improvements and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance
Holley By The Sea Improvement Association
Navarre, FL
12.2021 - Current
- Reduced maintenance downtime through proactive equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshot equipment problems and completed repairs and maintenance actions.
- Performed machine maintenance per preventive maintenance instructions.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Gulf Breeze, FL
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Maintained neat, organized stockroom free of hazards.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
DS Services
Gulf Breeze, FL
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
Education
A&P Certificate - Aviation Maintenance
George Stone Technical College
Pensacola, FL05.2025
Skills
Maintenance experience with : T-39, Cessna 150, Tri-Pacer, Cherokee PA-28-140, Eurocopter 130, Sabreliner-65, Cessna Beechcraft, Piper PA-34 Seneca
Accomplished all assigned maintenance work according to FAR’s and maintenance manuals
Properly operated and utilized tools, parts, and equipment
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Timely, detail-oriented, extremely organized, self motivated and dependable
Certification
Airframe License
Timeline
Maintenance
Holley By The Sea Improvement Association
12.2021 - Current
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
01.2020 - 08.2021
Warehouse Forklift Operator
DS Services
07.2017 - 09.2019
A&P Certificate - Aviation Maintenance
George Stone Technical College