ARCHIE KOVICH
Sparks,NV
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 11 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Pacific Dental Services
04.2022 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Manager of Terminal Operations
Union Pacific
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Lead daily transportation plan working with internal departments to coordinate train movement and locomotive/car availability, to ensure that all quality service objectives are met or exceeded
- Conduct field training exercises for train service employees and remote control operators to ensure compliance with all safety rules
- Handle labor expenses within assigned budgetary limits commensurate with volume of business, to control costs associated with car movement, supplies, and labor
- Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with internal and external customers, other railroads, local state and federal regulatory agencies, centralized functions and other service units to ensure that transportation plans are met
- Lead, mentor, develop and engage transportation managers and agreement employees, ensuring individual performance and employee involvement activities are successful accomplishing company business objectives
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
Manager Locomotive Maintenance
Union Pacific
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Lead multiple team’s efforts to provide necessary, quality maintenance and repairs to locomotives that run through assigned facility
- Establish and execute safety initiatives that make safety the highest of employee priorities, and that motivate employees to work in a safe, efficient manner
- Lead team and shop in compliance with budget allocations and constraints
- Establish and execute measurement tools to track team productivity, and take appropriate actions to help team meet goals and objectives
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Manager Yard Operations
Union Pacific
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Expert on movement of inventory with 9 years of railroad experience from brakeman, conductor to Engineer, with advanced computer skills. Always looking for ways to improve productivity and customer satisfaction with exceptional service.
Conductor/ Enineer
Union Pacific
04.2011 - 01.2018
- Ensure safe, timely train operation and movement between various shop locations, service tracks and switching areas
- Inspect conditions and operations of equipment and machines, analyzing and troubleshooting problems to find solutions, and making adjustments as needed
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UTHigh School Diploma -
North Valleys High School
Reno, NV06.2007
Skills
- Transportation
- Operational monitoring
- Public safety/securities
- Administration and management
- Customer and personal service
- Business Planning
- Performance Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Southern Utah University (2008 – 2009)
Timeline
Operations Manager
Pacific Dental Services
04.2022 - Current
Manager of Terminal Operations
Union Pacific
05.2021 - 04.2023
Manager Locomotive Maintenance
Union Pacific
01.2020 - 05.2021
Manager Yard Operations
Union Pacific
01.2018 - 01.2020
Conductor/ Enineer
Union Pacific
04.2011 - 01.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Southern Utah University
High School Diploma -
North Valleys High School