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Neil Pohl

Otsego

Summary

Dedicated Elevator Installer and Operations Manager with a strong background in team leadership and project management. Successfully increased department revenue from $7 million to over $15 million annually while ensuring top-tier safety and efficiency standards. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and optimize job site performance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Route Mechanic

TKE
Grand Rapids
04.2025 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance and inspections, enhancing vehicle reliability and safety.
  • Utilized diagnostic tools to identify faults and troubleshoot problems, minimizing downtime for service vehicles.

Operations Manager New Install & Mod

TK Elevator
Grand Rapids
01.2017 - 04.2025
  • Build and estimate proposals and technical presentations.
  • Grew departments from $7 million to over $15 million annually.
  • Establish performance and delivery criteria.
  • Work with construction superintendents to ensure successful projects.
  • Interface with building construction trade managers and superintendents.
  • Perform and manage technical bids and estimates.
  • Manage the safety program.
  • Maximize project profits.

Elevator Adjustment

ThyssenKrupp
Grand Rapids
01.2008 - 01.2017
  • Adjusted and inspected elevators.

New Construction

ThyssenKrupp
Grand Rapids
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Installed hydraulic and traction elevators.

Elevator Maintenance

ThyssenKrupp
Kalamazoo
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Performed maintenance in the Kalamazoo territory.

Elevator Repair

ThyssenKrupp
Grand Rapids
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Changed several packings, shortened ropes, performed full load tests, changed generators and pump units.

Elevator Installer

ThyssenKrupp
Grand Rapids
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Performed alterations and modernizations on traction and hydraulic elevators.

Education

General Education -

Vicksburg High School
Vicksburg, Michigan
01-1995

Skills

  • Interpret blueprints
  • Assemble elevator cars
  • Adjust elevators
  • Troubleshoot faulty components
  • Communicate job site requirements
  • Manage job site timelines

Accomplishments

  • Elevator Adjustor Trainer, 01/01/10 - 12/31/13
  • Awarded top days per stop for 3 consecutive months, 01/01/10
  • Awarded 2018 Contractor of the Year by CSM Group, 01/01/18

Timeline

Route Mechanic

TKE
04.2025 - Current

Operations Manager New Install & Mod

TK Elevator
01.2017 - 04.2025

Elevator Adjustment

ThyssenKrupp
01.2008 - 01.2017

New Construction

ThyssenKrupp
01.2005 - 01.2008

Elevator Maintenance

ThyssenKrupp
01.2004 - 01.2005

Elevator Repair

ThyssenKrupp
01.2002 - 01.2004

Elevator Installer

ThyssenKrupp
01.1999 - 01.2002

General Education -

Vicksburg High School
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