Adam Salvoni
Omaha,NE
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager II, Locomotive
Union Pacific Railroad
02.2022 - Current
- Plan locomotive movement through out the Northeast Region to ensure trains depart on time.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Manager of Yard Operations
Union Pacific Railroad
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Ensure decisions are made to maximize profitability of company.
- Work with Terminal Manager, clerical staff, and contractors to ensure both inbound and outbound train and terminal plans are met.
- Ensure all trains are loaded smartly and reduce amount of unproductive track time.
- Work with Terminal Manager, Network Operations, and Service Design groups to adjust/change plans and schedules to meet network, customer, and terminal needs.
- Work with Terminal Manager to set short and long-term plans for maintenance, upgrades, and updates in accordance with rules and guidelines.
- Make sure all periodic inspections (daily, weekly, and monthly) are performed, reviewed, and addressed.
- Implement training of all new employees and recurrent training for all other employees and contractors.
- Ensure all safety and environmental policies are adhered to by all employees and contractors.
- Ensure all necessary departments are informed of all terminal needs and special conditions (daily updates if necessary).
- Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
Train Dispatcher
Union Pacific Railroad
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Ensure compliance with all railroad rules, procedures, and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Direct and coordinate railroad traffic, issue permits and authorities, monitor all rail movements and maintain computerized records of all activities
- Know assigned territory and keep informed of changes in the physical characteristics
- Maintain familiarity with scheduled trains, destinations, times of arrivals and departures
- Communicate with personnel on weather or any environmental conditions affecting train movement
- Coordinate movement of trains according to operating plan and customer needs
- Monitor train and track movements
- Remotely control track switches and traffic signals and apply and remove blocking devices
- Report alleged violations of operating rules and any irregularity relating to movement of trains.
- Plan in advance for smooth and effective movement of priority trains, trains containing hazardous material or restricted shipments, and meets/passes to avoid unnecessary delays.
- Coordinate track usage with Engineering Department personnel.
Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
- Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineer and train crew
- Inspect all equipment on cars prior to departures
Receive and transmit information by radio and telephone
Read and understand bulletins, work orders, and switch list - Assist and instruct train crews to couple and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, including replacing heavy couplings or air brake hoses
- Work with customers to ensure accurate movement and placement of cars
- Maintain awareness of surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
- Operate locomotive equipment through use of remote control device.
- Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
- Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving controls of machine or vehicle to exact positions
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
05.2003 - 05.2009
- Perform as a member of a fire team during drills and combat.
- Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry.
- Assist in reconnaissance missions.
- Process prisoners of war and captured documents.
- Use, maintain and store combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, antitank mines, etc.)
Education
High School Diploma -
Olathe East Sr High School
Olathe, KS05.2023
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS06.2008
Skills
- Operations Management
- Performance Management
- Policy Implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Staff Development
- Workforce Management
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Expectation Setting
- Performance Evaluations
- Negotiation
Timeline
Manager II, Locomotive
Union Pacific Railroad
02.2022 - Current
Manager of Yard Operations
Union Pacific Railroad
06.2020 - 02.2022
Train Dispatcher
Union Pacific Railroad
01.2020 - 07.2020
Conductor
Union Pacific Railroad
01.2012 - 01.2020
Infantryman
United States Marine Corps
05.2003 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Olathe East Sr High School
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Kansas City Kansas Community College