Taylor Pruss
Mead
Summary
Results-driven Building and Outside Services Supervisor with a strong focus on training, mentoring, and employee success. Successfully led a team of 15 in the Grounds Department, as well as 2 other trade groups, enhancing performance through strategic planning and effective staff management. I have strong problem solving abilities and enjoy building skills within a team for overall excellence. I am a hands-on person that likes working with my hands, but I can also lead a meeting and present a solution to owners or administration with confidence. I also played a large role in project document and plan reviews for building preservation, capital, and bond projects.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Building and Outside Services Supervisor
St. Vrain Valley School District
Longmont, CO
09.2004 - 03.2026
- Supervised daily operations to ensure a safe and productive working environment.
- Lead a team of 15 employees in the Grounds Maintenance Department. distributed work orders and daily workflow operations.
- Mentored staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance through targeted training and planning programs.
- Created and maintained a productive culture while promoting individual growth paths to empower employee success.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Managed various projects to ensure safe and excellent environments for learning and athletic performance.
Automotive Technician
Valley Ford
Longmont, CO
07.2001 - 09.2004
- Diagnosed and repaired complex automotive issues using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Streamlined repair processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times for customer service.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Contributed to business growth through exceptional customer service, leading to increased repeat clientele and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
Education
Automotive Technology
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO05.2002
High School Diploma -
Centaurus High School
Lafayette, CO05.1999
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Team building
- Project management and planning
- Interpretation of project documents, from Conceptual design through construction documents
- Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, and other software programs
- Review, evaluate, and approve RFI's, submittals, and collaborate with consultants for ongoing large construction and building projects
Timeline
Building and Outside Services Supervisor
St. Vrain Valley School District
09.2004 - 03.2026
Automotive Technician
Valley Ford
07.2001 - 09.2004
Automotive Technology
Northeastern Junior College
High School Diploma -
Centaurus High School