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Corey Herring

@coreyherring1

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Industrial and Systems Engineer focused on process improvement and sustainability.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level engineering role applying Lean Six Sigma and data-driven process improvements in a collaborative, sustainability-minded company that values hands-on solutions and measurable operational gains.

I am a results-driven Industrial and Systems Engineering graduate from Virginia Tech with a minor in Green Engineering, experienced in process improvement, database creation, and programming with Python and SQL. I have applied Lean Six Sigma principles in hands-on projects, including developing a Raspberry Pi–based bus tracking system and creating operational improvements across retail and production environments.

My background spans internships, technical repair leadership, production optimization, and remote analytics work; I consistently deliver efficiency gains, reduce waste, and improve workflows through data-driven solutions and practical engineering skills. I am eager to bring analytical problem-solving and sustainable engineering practices to an entry-level role where I can contribute to measurable operational improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Production Trainer

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Krispy Kreme

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Developed improved production-line cleaning procedures, led team production to meet daily dough requirements, and implemented waste-reduction practices to lower costs.

Process Improvement Food Safety Team Leadership SOP Development Quality Control

Advertisement Analyst

Appen Global

Dec 2018 - Dec 2024 (6 years)

Reviewed and categorized advertisements for relevance and target audience segmentation to support data quality in ad evaluation projects.

Ads Evaluation Quality Assurance Attention To Detail Remote Collaboration Time Management

Retail Operations Lead

Best Buy

Aug 2018 - Nov 2024 (6 years 3 months)

Led Geek Squad repairs and managed iPhone repairs and part inventory, executed weekly planogram updates and merchandising redesigns, and supervised overnight merchandising teams, improving store flow and product visibility.

Inventory Management Team Supervision Troubleshooting Customer Service Merchandising Process Improvement

Crew Trainer & Maintenance

McDonald's

Oct 2010 - Apr 2018 (7 years 6 months)

Performed facility maintenance including power washing and snow removal, requisitioned supplies, dismantled and replaced defective equipment parts, and trained crew to maintain cleanliness and operational uptime.

Safety Procedures Troubleshooting

Delivery & Logistics Associate

Papa John's

Oct 2012 - Jul 2017 (4 years 9 months)

Drove up to 100 miles daily for deliveries and optimized delivery routes by analyzing traffic and weather to ensure timely service.

Customer Service Time Management Driving Logistics Reliability Safety Compliance

Industrial Systems Engineer

Blacksburg Transit

Sep 2016 - Jun 2017 (9 months)

Co-developed a Raspberry Pi–based bus tracking system and programmed barcode scanners to collect and transmit location data, and created a database that improved daily project tracking and operational efficiency.

Python SQL Raspberry Pi Database Design Embedded Systems Process Improvement Data Collection Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Activities and societies: Blacksburg Transit internship and senior design project developing a bus tracking system using Raspberry Pi and barcode scanners; coursework in statistics, operations research, simulation, and Lean Manufacturing.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a minor in Green Engineering, completed in May 2017; involved in hands-on process improvement and a transit tracking senior design project.