~ Eager to contribute strong industry experience and proven leadership talents toward supporting a Class One Railroad in optimizing bottom-line performance. ~

 

 

         Posses almost 4 years of experience around rail yards and railroad equipment, as well as extensive training and certifications from National Academy of Railroad Services and Greenbrier Rail Services.

         Outstanding blend of mechanical acumen, construction experience, and supervisory abilities.

         Substantial experience in safety management; remain vigilant to physical hazards, hold daily meetings to reiterate employee conformance to safety rules and regulations, and accurately complete associated documentation.

         Equally strong at driving quality assurance, completing production reports, and steering compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Association of American Railroads (AAR) guidelines.

         Experienced in shift work from prior role as Propellant Loader at Mast Technology; worked all three shifts demonstrating excellent flexibility.

         Familiar with machines, tools and other equipment relevant to the railroad industry.  

         Adept at training, motivating, supervising and managing highly productive personnel.

 

 

Greenbrier Rail Services, Kansas City, MO, 2006 to Present

Production Manager         (2008 to Present)

• Train and educate employees in AAR/FRA regulations and company procedures, and diligently ensure strict and consistent compliance.
• Schedule, direct, and monitor daily production operations to ensure regular attainment of quotas.
• Facilitate daily safety and status meetings to optimize team cohesiveness and productivity.

 

Safety Coordinator / Quality Assurance Manager          (2006 to 2008)

• Spearheaded safety program and relied upon to ensure consistent adherence by employees to workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Drove quality control efforts vital to ensuring and maintaining customer satisfaction.

 

Carman & Leadman      (2006)

• Safely and proficiently operated broad-based equipment including mobile cranes, skid loaders and forklifts.
• Applied a sharp eye for detail in inspecting and servicing tank cars, boxcars and covered hoppers.

 

 

Prior Background:

 

Laborer, Heinrichs Home Improvement, Independence, MO, 2003 to 2006

 

Propellant Loader, Mast Technology, Independence, MO, 2003

 

 

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National Academy of Railroad Services/Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS, 2008

• Conductor Training Certificate, earned final grade of 93%

 

Greenbrier Rail Services, Kansas City, MO, 2006 to 2009:

         Level II Welding Inspection Certificate

         In-House Level II Bubble Leak Testing Certificate

         In-House Level II Liquid Penetrant Certificate

         In-House Certified Structural Welder with E7014

 

Railway Educational Bureau, Omaha, Nebraska, 2006

         AAR Interchange Rules Certificate

 

Business & Technology Center, Kansas City, MO, 2006

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding I & II
• Welding Layout & Fabrication