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Brook DeFord

Rancho Santa Margarita,CA

Summary

Performance-oriented and dedicated to maintaining an excellent standard of work. Successful history in improving operational strategies and boosting team performance as well as the ability to identify and correct potential problems on the jobsite before it becomes a problem. Veteran ready to tackle new challenges and build success with an exciting organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Hydronics Technition/ Fitter

Red White Valve
Lake Forest, CA
05.2021 - present
  • Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
  • Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.

Railroad Operations Coordinator

Rail Pros.
Western United States, CA
04.2018 - 03.2021
  • As a railroad operations coordinator I was the primary source of communication between the railroad dispatcher, trains and contractors on site, insuring the scheduled work is performed safely and efficiently without unnecessary delay.
  • Insured the contractors followed all safety rules and regulations in accordance with the railroad, including personal protective equipment, OSHA requirements and safe usage of all other tools and equipment on railroad property.

Manager

Del Rey Landing
Marina Del Rey, CA
03.2014 - 04.2018
  • As one of the Managers at Del Rey Landing, my duties included oversight of the day to day operations including fuel transfers and other hazardous materials both on and off mega yachts in Marina Del Rey.
  • Oversight of the POS system and both opening and closing procedures and verified the numbers matched up at the close of each day.
  • Onboarded new employees, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
  • Emergency spill team member, conducting training to new hires on procedures and material usage in te event of a Fuel spill.

Flagman/Track Maintainer

Kabler Contruction
San Diego, CA
02.2006 - 08.2008
  • Provided on-track protection for both track maintenance and other construction work performed near the Sprinter and Coaster lines.
  • Insured the work performed is being done safely and in accordance with both OSHA standards and the local railroads rules and regulations, and without train delay.
  • By reading the track charts, and timetables as well of scope of work to be performed I implemented the proper protection ie. Track and Time, Inaccessible track, or Form B.

Labor Worker/Track Maintainer

H&H Engineering
San Diego, CA
04.2004 - 07.2006
  • As my first introduction to railroad operations I learned about on-track safety and OSHA expectations while working on or near live track.
  • Built the Red Trolley expansions through downtown San Diego as well as sections of the Sprinter project from Oceanside to Escondido, including track panels, switches and crossings.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.

Rescue Swimmer

United States Navy, USN
San Diego, CA
02.2001 - 01.2004
  • Honorable discharge
  • Flew over 1000 hours in direct support of operation Iraqi Freedom
  • As a plane captain, my duties included conducting daily inspections on the MH-60S Helicopter insuring it is safe for flight when I was not on the flight schedule.
  • As a Rescue Swimmer I was the primary Rescue asset for the USS Nimitz battle group while underway, and the primary rescue asset for the island of Guam while stationed at Anderson AFB.

Education

Construction/Business Management

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

High School Diploma -

Capistrano Valley High School
Mission Viejo, CA
06.2000

Skills

  • Logistics expertise
  • Scheduling
  • OSHA 10 hour
  • CPR/BLS certified 3-20-21
  • Proficient in communicating
  • Giving and taking instructions
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Staff training/development
  • Coaching and mentoring

Additional Information

References

  • Shaun Adams / Supervisor Rail Pros (682) 277-8471
  • Daniel Coronado / Manager Rail Pros (682) 238-9179
  • John Elm / Family friend (562) 400-8103
  • Robert Chapa / Observer Rail Pros (832) 482-8790

Timeline

Hydronics Technition/ Fitter

Red White Valve
05.2021 - present

Railroad Operations Coordinator

Rail Pros.
04.2018 - 03.2021

Manager

Del Rey Landing
03.2014 - 04.2018

Flagman/Track Maintainer

Kabler Contruction
02.2006 - 08.2008

Labor Worker/Track Maintainer

H&H Engineering
04.2004 - 07.2006

Rescue Swimmer

United States Navy, USN
02.2001 - 01.2004

Construction/Business Management

Santa Monica College

High School Diploma -

Capistrano Valley High School

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