- Electronics and Circuit Building
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Rock Climbing
- Woodworking
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
- Creative Writing
- Robotics
SAMUEL PRIDDY
Coleman
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Professional field expert with proven capability in delivering technical solutions and optimizing on-site operations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and system installations. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to evolving project demands. Recognized for reliability, technical proficiency, and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Irrigation Technician
Massey Services
05.2023 - Current
- Installed irrigation systems for all types of customers, both residential, and commercial.
- Supervised installation work of other technicians to make sure systems were fully operational.
- Troubleshot complex issues within existing irrigation systems to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.
- Improved irrigation system efficiency by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Highest producing sales for irrigation systems in the region
Business Owner
Laya N Sam
02.2020 - Current
- Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors
- Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel
- Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services
- Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs
- Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization
- Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market
- Investigated new technologies that could improve efficiency within the organization
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners
- Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes
Life Insurance Agent
Self-Employed
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction
- Assisted customers in selecting the right life insurance coverage for their needs
- Conducted market research to identify potential new products and services
- Negotiated terms of policy with clients to ensure maximum benefit for both parties
- Educated clients on various types of life insurance policies available in the market
- Attended educational seminars and conferences to stay up-to-date on industry trends
- Advised clients on the tax implications of their investments and purchases
- Identified areas of improvement within the company's processes and procedures
- Prepared quotes for prospective customers based on their individual needs
- Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for increasing sales performance
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or updating databases
Field Engineer
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
08.2013 - 02.2020
- Installed and configured network hardware, software, and cabling for customers
- Troubleshooted customer networking issues with remote access tools
- Provided technical support to customers via phone, email, and onsite visits
- Performed maintenance activities on existing networks including patching, upgrading firmware, and replacing components
- Created detailed documentation of network configurations and settings
- Prepared reports summarizing project status updates for stakeholders
- Assessed customer requirements to develop customized solutions that best meet their needs
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple locations during product design cycles
- Utilized knowledge and skills in root cause failure analysis
- Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results
- Performed testing to determine functionality or optimization
- Calibrated scientific or technical equipment
- Advised customers on use of products or services
- Conferred with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans
- Avoided data loss by creating back-ups of programs
Driver Trainer
USA Truck Inc
08.2006 - 08.2013
- Instructed new drivers on the proper use of motor vehicles, including driving laws and regulations
- Developed and implemented driver training programs to meet company standards
- Conducted classroom and hands-on training sessions for employees in vehicle operation techniques
- Provided individualized instruction to help drivers understand safety procedures and rules of the road
- Assessed new employee's driving skills and provided feedback to improve their performance
- Monitored trainees' progress throughout the course of instruction and documented results
- Organized learning activities that promoted safe driving habits among trainees
- Educated drivers on defensive driving techniques, such as how to handle hazardous conditions or emergency situations while behind the wheel
- Explained proper maintenance practices for a variety of vehicles, such as checking oil levels or tire pressure before each trip
- Enforced safety policies among employees by issuing warnings or suspending those who violated them
- Evaluated trainee performance at the end of courses using written tests or practical examinations
- Instructed drivers on proper procedures for operating trucks, including shifting gears and backing up trailers
Education
Associate of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY05.2004
Skills
- Business Administration
- Employee Training
- Talent Allocation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Resources Allocation
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Business Planning
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Consulting
- Budget Control
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Issue Resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory management
- System maintenance
- Relationship building
- Team communication
- Field data collection
- Safety procedures
- Site inspections
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting
- Customer support
- Document management
- Analytics
- Network configuration
- Software programming
- Remote diagnostics
- Corrective action planning
- Service sales
- Electrical engineering
- Field testing
- Blueprints and schematics
- Problem resolution
- Computer skills
- Inspections
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 11 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved successful reduction of service calls through effectively helping with engineering studies and data analysis of several recurring issues and errors.
- Exceeded monthly sales quotas consistently since hired at Massey Services.
Interests
Timeline
Irrigation Technician
Massey Services
05.2023 - Current
Business Owner
Laya N Sam
02.2020 - Current
Life Insurance Agent
Self-Employed
02.2020 - 09.2021
Field Engineer
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
08.2013 - 02.2020
Driver Trainer
USA Truck Inc
08.2006 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Sullivan University
Associate of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Santa Fe College
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