1. Ben D. Pratt
265 CR 218
Corinth, MS 38834
Phone: (662) 643 – 3146
Email: bpratt265@comcast.net
Education AAS degree in Information Systems Technology
Northeast MississippiCommunity College
Booneville, MS May, 2015
CIW (Certified Internet Web Professional)
Northeast MississippiCommunity College
Booneville, MS December, 2014
Associate Degree of Applied Science in Auto/Diesel Technology
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN June 15, 2005
Nashville Auto Diesel College
Nashville, TN 1985 - 1986
High School Diploma
Corinth High School
Corinth, MS 1984
Work Experience Lowes of Corinth / Delivery Driver
 Successfuldelivery and install of all Lowe's product and
communication/interaction with customer. 2015 - Present
Diesel Power Technology Instructor 2005 – 2015
Northeast Mississippi Community College
• Responsible to provide students with the competencies to maintain and repair a
variety of industrial diesel equipment.
Customer Service Associate 2014 – 2015
Lowes of Corinth
 Tool Department
 Hardware Department
 Lumber & Building Materials
 Lowes Delivery

2. TransportationDirector / Fleet Manager 1999 - 2005
Corinth School District
• Supervision, organization and planning of bus routes for the district.
• Maintain safety and operation of all vehicles for the district.
• Supervise and plan drivers for scheduled bus activity trips.
• Resolve conflict that may arise concerning a bus driver, parent or child.
• Maintain transportation records for the Department of Transportation and the
Department of Education.
Fleet Manager 1988 - 1999
Corinth School District
• Maintenance of schoolbuses and district owned vehicles. Maintenance of lawn
care equipment (tractors, mowers, etc.) Welding/torch repairs as needed in the
district.
Larry James Auto Dealership 1986 - 1988
Auto Technician
Biggers Hardware 1984 - 1986
• Supervisor of small engine repair shop.
Craftsman Skills
Successfully installed laminate floors, tongue & groove floors, tile floors, performed
various electrical work, plumbing, landscaping,and construction ofoutdoordecks.
Computer Skills
IT technician, Networking, PC repair, and Microsoft Office
Ben D. Pratt
Achievements/Honors
Awarded Sales Team Member of the Year at Lowes of Corinth February 22, 2015
Received training in mechanics from MS Association of Pupil Transportation in June
2004
Successfully completed 64 hours of instruction in basic computer repair from Alcorn
Vocational Technical Center 2003 – 2004.
Successfully completed training in detecting drug and alcohol use/abuse from
MEA DTC in November 2003.
Successfully completed schoolbus maintenance training from Automotive Service
Education in July 2003.
Received training in inventory control, fastening systems,and engine
Diagnostics from MS Association of Pupil Transportation in June 2003.

3. Successfully completed the certified brake inspectorcourse offered by NAPA Auto Parts
in June 2002.
Successfully completed 45 hours of instruction in Microsoft windows from the Alcorn
Vocational Technical Center 1995 - 1996.
Successfully completed 1 hourof instruction and training for electrical maintenance from
Thomas Built Buses in July 1996.
Received training conducted by Mr. Gayle Davis through Northeast Mississippi
Community College in bus preventive maintenance in June 1996.
Successfully completed the certified brake inspectorcourse offered by NAPA Auto Parts
in June 1996.
Successfully completed training in CFC-12 refrigerant recycling and service procedures
from Mobile Air Conditioning Society in July 1994.
Attended the anti-lock brake systems clinic offered by NAPA Auto Parts in March 1994.
Successfully completed the NAPA-Echlin technical training seminar covering import
systems diagnostics from NAPA Auto Parts in November 1993.
Successfully completed the NAPA-Echlin technical training seminar covering computer
component diagnostics/ford from NAPA Auto Parts in November 1992.
Successfully completed the NAPA-Echlin technical training seminar covering GM
computer command control systemfrom NAPA Auto Parts in August 1991.
Successfully passed the exams and met the experience requirements prescribed by the
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence in automobile specialty areas from
Automotive Service Excellence becoming ASE certified in Electrical Systems December
1990 – July 1996..
Successfully completed the NAPA-Echlin technical training seminar covering fuel
injection systems from NAPA Auto Parts in September 1989.
Received training by the General Motors Corporation in various areas from August 1986
to February 1988.
Received the Craftsman Award from the Nashville Auto Diesel College for Auto Diesel
Technician in 1986.

4. Ben D. Pratt References
• Harrison Spear
PO Box 968
Corinth, MS 38834
662-286-2069
662-808-0128
• Dr. O Wayne Gann
109 Dunbar Avenue / Afton
Corinth,MS 38834
Phone:662-287-4672
Fax: 662-286-1885
• Dr. Joseph Pratt
121 Pratt Dr.
Corinth, MS 38834
(662) 286-0088