Gregorie Clay
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic veteran of the United States Marine Corps with extensive experience in military leadership, customer service, and electrical systems. Adept at navigating complex challenges with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to new tasks. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset that drives success. Committed to contributing to organizational goals through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Art Changes Things, LLC
Tacoma, WA
06.2020 - Current
- Currently in a bootstrapping phase of business ownership. The situational and economic impacts of Covid-19 caused many great challenges to my first year of business ownership. For this reason, I am currently seeking employment until I am able to commit fully to all aspects of business ownership.
Self Employed
Uber Driver
Kissimmee, FL
01.2018 - Current
- Independent ride share driver/contractor. I boast an average customer rating of 4.98 stars out of 5.00. I have driven over 14,000 miles in the span of the last two months showing my work ethic, customer service skills, striving attitude and willingness to work. I am a platinum driver, which is one level below Diamond the highest driver level.
Inventory Specialist
CARVANA
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Perform multi-point quality inspections on the interior & exterior of vehicles.
- Operating company-owned vehicles on company property, but not on public roads, to position vehicle to the appropriate workstations
- Develop an expert-level knowledge on vehicle quality standards while executing quality checks at a high level.
- Use Carvana tools and applications to enter data and track vehicles
- Make autonomous decisions on which vehicles will pass the quality check.
- Apply Carvana lean manufacturing principles and follow standardized work by adhering to the 5S model.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Job req
- This job position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.
- Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; majority of lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
- Requires standing for extended periods of time with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and may have fumes or odors due to vehicle maintenance.
- Requires use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
- Ability to maintain high volume and high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate and interact with others effectively in a professional, courteous manner.
- Ability to move in and out of vehicles regularly.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Foreman
Smith Fence Co
Kissimmee, FL
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Install, remove and relocate permanent and temporary fencing for commercial/industrial customers.
Field Service Technician
Sleep Number
Auburn, WA
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Conducts service visits in customer's homes delivering, relocating, assembling and repairing products to specifications with an expectation to personify Sleep Number's customer experience standards
- Presents the bed/system in a manner that validates the sale by the customer, establishing confidence in the product's features and benefits
- Operates a company and/or leased vehicle, meeting safety and DOT standards
- Completes a daily vehicle inspection report, in accordance with DOT standards
- Ensures that all daily schedules and work assignments are properly completed
- Accurately reports work completion or status of assignments that were unable to be completed, including reason, reschedule information and follow up required
- Ensures that all work is conducted in an efficient, quality and professional manner
- Ensures all standard operating procedures are adhered to; commits to training path to keep up with our ever-evolving product line
- Works on a team with a co-worker, and/or provides guidance to a temporary worker who will support the daily tasks
- Ensures tools, boxes, products, and vehicles are placed in a safe place so as not to injure technicians or customers
- Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers and supervisors; including text, calls, emails, and other methods of electronic communication
- Embraces, advocates and models Sleep Number's goals, mission, vision and values
- Complies with all safety rules, regulations and training; maintains safe working conditions
- Performs other job-related duties as required by business needs
Amazon Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Kent, WA
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensuring that orders are processed, packaged, and shipped on time and accurately
- Overseeing the arrangement of stocks and maintenance of inventory
- Examining and inspecting products for defects and damages and reporting back to the appropriate personnel
- Monitoring and examining ingoing and outgoing shipments
- Receiving, unloading, and placing incoming inventory items and/or merchandise appropriately
- Strictly abiding by Amazon safety and hygiene regulations
- Ensuring that the warehouse is kept clean, organized, and well-maintained daily
- Utilizing the necessary and required inventory management software when required.
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
Kissimmee, FL
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsible for day-to-day operations in store including opening and closing procedures, staff accountability, inventory and resource management.
- Oversee sales associates and customer service representatives.
- Ensure store meets daily sales goals and each customer has the correct automotive equipment to complete the job accurately and efficiently.
- Train new hires.
- Prepare schedules and ensure complete customer satisfaction.
- Operate and maintain multiple information systems including computers, phones and alarm systems.
Administrative Manager
United States Marine Corps
Tampa, FL
08.2013 - 06.2018
- - Utilized computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
- - Customer Service quality and assurance including supervisory roles.
- - Created and maintained information within electronic databases.
- - Set up and managed paper or electronic filing systems, record management, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.
- - Operated office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
- - Completed forms in accordance with company procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
- - Operated electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
- - Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense, statistical, or monthly reports.
- - Established work procedures or schedules and kept track of the daily work of subordinate clerical staff.
- - Ordered and dispensed supplies as manager and coordinator of money budgets. Provided training and orientations to new staff.
- - Composed administrative correspondences that reached to the level of the President of the United States.
Education
Electrical - Technical school
Lincoln Technical institute
East Point, GA06-2026
Bachelor's - Aeronautical Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
03-2020
Skills
- Human resources
- Databases
- Excel
- Cash handling
- Management
- Clerical experience
- Military Experience
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Experience
- Conflict Resolution
- Professional Development
- Communication skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Dealership experience
- Front desk
- Field Service
- Office management
- Scheduling
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Administrative Support
- Supervising experience
- Equipment Repair
- Records Management
- Marketing
- Receptionist
- Help desk
- Retail sales
- Service Technician Experience
- Sales Management
- Leadership Development
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Excel
- Dealer Center Experience
- Data Entry
- Quality Assurance
- Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Construction
- Team Leader
- Team Development
- Security
- Driving
- English
- Training & development
- Administrative Management
- Presentation skills
- Auto Body
- Training
- Conflict management
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Customer relations
- Attention to detail
- Driven and determined
- Strategic Decision-making
Certification
Current NCCER Certifications:
Alternating Current
Basic Communication Skills
Basic Electrical Construction Documents
Basic Employability Skills
Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation)
Build Your Future in Construction
Device Boxes
Electrical Test Equipment
Electrical Theory
Grounding and Bonding
Hand Bending
Introduction to Construction Drawings
Introduction to Construction Math
Introduction to Electrical Circuits
Introduction to Hand Tools
Introduction to Material Handling
Introduction to Power Tools
Introduction to the National Electrical Code®
Wireways, Raceways, and Fittings
Introduction to Construction Drawings
Device Boxes
Hand Bending
Military Awards
- Joint Service Achievement Medal July 2017 Distinguished by exceptionally meritorious achievement as Noncommissioned Officer, Special Actiones Branch, Manpower and Personnel Division, United States Central Command, Macdill AFB, Florida from 20 February 2017 to 31 July 2017.
- Overseas Service Ribbon (2) December 2015 Awarded to service members of the Marine Corps who have served overseas for a specific time frame.
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal December 2015 Professional Achievement in the superior performance of duties while serving as noncommissioned officer in charge in Okinawa, Japan from 26 August 2013 to 12 December 2015. Human resources Databases Excel Cash handling Management Clerical experience Military Experience Administrative Assistant Office Experience Conflict Resolution Professional Development Communication skills Office Manager Experience Dealership experience Front desk Field Service Office management Scheduling Customer service Leadership Administrative Support Supervising experience Equipment Repair Records Management Marketing Receptionist Help desk Retail sales Service Technician Experience Sales Management Leadership Development Troubleshooting Microsoft Excel Dealer Center Experience Data Entry Quality Assurance Outlook Microsoft Office Construction Team Leader Team Development Security Driving English Training & development Administrative Management Presentation skills Auto Body training Conflict management Mechanical Knowledge
-Navy and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal January 2015 Awarded every 3 years to Active Duty service members of the Navy and Marine Corps who have displayed true professionalism and ethical behavior.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Tagalog
Limited Working
Timeline
Inventory Specialist
CARVANA
09.2024 - 12.2024
Foreman
Smith Fence Co
03.2022 - 12.2022
Business Owner
Art Changes Things, LLC
06.2020 - Current
Field Service Technician
Sleep Number
02.2020 - 05.2020
Amazon Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2019 - 01.2020
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
06.2018 - 11.2018
Self Employed
Uber Driver
01.2018 - Current
Administrative Manager
United States Marine Corps
08.2013 - 06.2018
Electrical - Technical school
Lincoln Technical institute
Bachelor's - Aeronautical Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide