Korey Kibodeaux
White Pine,TN
Summary
Sales representative with 15 years of experience in aggregate industry, delivering consistent performance against sales and production targets. Proven ability to support plant objectives through coordinated team execution. Strong planning and organizational skills paired with decisive leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Whaley Materials LLC
Kodak, Tennessee
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and order details.
- Processed material quotes and sales orders for construction supply clients.
- Coordinated order changes with dispatch yard staff and delivery schedules.
- Answered customer calls about pricing, availability, and pickup timing.
- Resolved customer concerns using company policies and clear communication.
- Built strong customer relationships to support sales growth.
- Responded to inquiries from prospective customers about product and service features.
- Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking.
- Maintained accurate records of sales and prospecting activity.
- Completed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals on schedule.
- Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to support profit goals.
- Prepared detailed reports for daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity.
- Set up meetings with potential clients and gathered wishes and concerns.
- Identified process improvements and implemented practical solutions.
- Used strong verbal communication to engage customers and identify needs and requirements.
Quarry Manager - Multiple Sites
Hommel Construction
Newport, TN
07.2023 - 03.2026
- Developed plans for the extraction of stone from quarries in accordance with geological surveys.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper maintenance and safe operation.
- Ensured that all personnel were properly trained in safety procedures, use of tools, and operating techniques.
- Oversaw the installation of new equipment or upgrades to existing machinery.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for equipment used in the quarrying process.
- Reviewed bids from contractors who provided services related to quarry operations.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys of potential sites before beginning excavation work.
- Implemented strategies aimed at improving overall productivity and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing quarry operations.
- Used equipment to move materials, complete welds and check product quality.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Quarry Manager - Multiple Sites
Blue Water Industries
Knoxville, TN
02.2010 - 07.2023
- Monitored equipment operation and made timely adjustments to achieve desired product quality and consistency.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge needed to excel at their job.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Used various equipment to move materials when needed.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Coordinated maintenance strategy for equipment, including predictive and preventive measures.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
- Effectively managed two plants and landscape yard daily.
- Responsible for achieving combined production goals totaling 1.5 million ton a year.
- Consistently above monthly budgeted goals.
- Full access and responsibility for P & L.
Lead Driller
Ingle Brothers Well Drilling
White PIne, TN
03.2006 - 01.2010
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Connected sections of drill pipe using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Certificate - Autobody / Basic Machinist
TN Technology Center
Morristown, TN06.2000
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High School
Dandridge, TN05.1998
Skills
- Decision-Making /Problem-Solving
- Energetic and Positive
- Hardworking and Reliable
- CPR / First Aid
Affiliations
- Lifetime Volunteer Firefighter ( Dandridge, TN ) - 1997 to Present
- Active Volunteer Firefighter ( White Pine, TN ) -2023
- Commissioned Firefighter 1, Advanced vehicle extrication, Haz-Mat Awareness and EMR certified
- Zero Citations MSHA plant inspections.
- No lost time injuries 12+ years.
- Plant of the year / Safety plant of the year.
Timeline
Sales Representative
Whaley Materials LLC
03.2026 - Current
Quarry Manager - Multiple Sites
Hommel Construction
07.2023 - 03.2026
Quarry Manager - Multiple Sites
Blue Water Industries
02.2010 - 07.2023
Lead Driller
Ingle Brothers Well Drilling
03.2006 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High School
Certificate - Autobody / Basic Machinist
TN Technology Center