Christian Evans
Fitzgerald,GA
Summary
Dedicated and organized Operations Manager with over 10 years of experience using proven planning and support initiatives to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Decisive and resourceful team builder versed in sales, management and process improvement. Possesses in-depth industry trend knowledge and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and business expansion.
Results-driven Management professional with 10 years of experience in RailRoad operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
CPKC
05.2023 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of train crews
- Provide oversight and direction to the crews in accordance with all federal laws and Company’s policies and procedures
- Promote the Company safety initiative
- Instill a culture of safety
- Ensure the daily operating plan is properly executed as required by the train crews
- Prevent personal injuries and accidents by actively and aggressively promoting employee habits, attributes, and behavior with a goal of avoiding accidents/injuries
- Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary, in accordance with the Company policies
- Ensure compliance with all U.S
- Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, and Company safety and operating rules through personal observation of train crews and other departments
- Initiate and provide an accurate, complete, and timely investigation of all accidents and incidents, including causes, remedial action, and recommended solutions
- Monitor locomotive usage for fuel efficiency
- Conduct efficiency tests, check rides, stop tests, and other types of performance evaluations according to company practices to determine the effectiveness of training and to monitor rules compliance
- Reduce crossing incidents through involvement in Operation Lifesaver and other community awareness programs
- Download event recorders and review train handling practices with crews
- Maintain accurate reports and records as required by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies
- Since trains run day and night, this position will require work on days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays and willingness to travel is a must
- This position is required to be a first responder to any accident or incident
- Other duties as assigned by the Company.
Site Leader
Whistle Express Carwash
Valdosta, GA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Builds a loyal customer base by establishing a trusting relationship based on integrity and fairness
- Listens effectively to understand and communicate in a business-like manner to both customers and employees all pertinent subject matter
- Presents a warm, friendly, knowledgeable and professional image to customers
- In charge of the location’s maintenance (maintain cleanliness of sites, equipment maintenance/repair & chemical care and quality of the wash service)
- Maintain accountability for the operations of the car washes (deposits, inventory, cashier machine functionality & discount codes)
- Invoices customers using proper procedures for cash, charge & credit
- Handles customer complaints, employee conflicts and daily operational problems in an even-tempered, fair and consistent manner
- Learns and understands the performance business data and applies it fairly to daily operations and decisions in effort to increase productivity
- Reaches established monthly goals
- Follows daily opening and closing procedures accurately
- Responds accurately and on time to all administrative duties and deadlines; including employee scheduling, evaluations, deposits, inventory, etc
- Other duties as assigned.
Operations Manger
Target Distribution
Tifton, GA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Provides a chance to influence with a focus on safety, leadership, excellence, self-motivation, problem solving and teamwork
- Foster a safety-first culture through awareness, training and accountability
- Quickly establish leadership, engaging and inclusive learning environments to maximize production, growth, and development
- Maintain a positive work environment through real time observation and specific, constructive, and actionable feedback
- Working with a sense of urgency to help ensure that operational plans are executed
- Performance and budget goals are achieved, and teams are kept informed and coordinated across all functions
- Have autonomy to innovate new approaches to process and method, all in name of more efficiency and implementing future process flow optimization
- Ability to find root causes to problems will be well supported by an environment of calculated risk and testing
- Committed to all business goals.
Operations Manager
Norfolk Southern
New Orleans
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of train crews
- Provide oversight and direction to the crews in accordance with all federal laws and Company’s policies and procedures
- Promote the Company safety initiative
- Instill a culture of safety
- Ensure the daily operating plan is properly executed as required by the train crews
- Prevent personal injuries and accidents by actively and aggressively promoting employee habits, attributes, and behavior with a goal of avoiding accidents/injuries
- Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary, in accordance with the Company policies
- Ensure compliance with all U.S
- Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, and Company safety and operating rules through personal observation of train crews and other departments
- Initiate and provide an accurate, complete, and timely investigation of all accidents and incidents, including causes, remedial action, and recommended solutions
- Monitor locomotive usage for fuel efficiency
- Conduct efficiency tests, check rides, stop tests, and other types of performance evaluations according to company practices to determine the effectiveness of training and to monitor rules compliance
- Reduce crossing incidents through involvement in Operation Lifesaver and other community awareness programs
- Download event recorders and review train handling practices with crews
- Maintain accurate reports and records as required by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies
- Since trains run day and night, this position will require work on days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays and willingness to travel is a must
- This position is required to be a first responder to any accident or incident
- Other duties as assigned by the Company.
Operations Manager
Canadian National
Michigan
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of train crews
- Provide oversight and direction to the crews in accordance with all federal laws and Company’s policies and procedures
- Promote the Company safety initiative
- Instill a culture of safety
- Ensure the daily operating plan is properly executed as required by the train crews
- Prevent personal injuries and accidents by actively and aggressively promoting employee habits, attributes, and behavior with a goal of avoiding accidents/injuries
- Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessary, in accordance with the Company policies
- Ensure compliance with all U.S
- Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, and Company safety and operating rules through personal observation of train crews and other departments
- Initiate and provide an accurate, complete, and timely investigation of all accidents and incidents, including causes, remedial action, and recommended solutions
- Monitor locomotive usage for fuel efficiency
- Conduct efficiency tests, check rides, stop tests, and other types of performance evaluations according to company practices to determine the effectiveness of training and to monitor rules compliance
- Reduce crossing incidents through involvement in Operation Lifesaver and other community awareness programs
- Download event recorders and review train handling practices with crews
- Maintain accurate reports and records as required by the Company, FRA, and other governing agencies
- Required to be a first responder to any accident or incident.
Conductor
BNSF Railroad
Galveston, TX
10.2013 - 03.2017
- Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration
- Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineers 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 lists
- 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 the surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
- Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control device
- Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
- Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
Conductor
CSX Railroad
Mobile, AL
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad
- Administration Review instructions from dispatchers and yardmasters, and discuss with locomotive engineers 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 lists
- 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 the surrounding area and suspicious activity to ensure rail safety
- Operate locomotive equipment through the use of remote control devices
- Comprehend color and/or hand signals and systems
- Quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions.
Nurse
GA Sports Medicine
Tifton, GA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
- Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
- Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.) Provide instant medical care in emergencies
- Assist surgeons during operations
- Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
- Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.
Senior Airman-Medical Department
USAF
Robins AFB
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Fill multiple medical roles at one time
- Give immunizations
- May include allergy or flu shots
- Also can administer medications under the supervision of a physician
- Take vital signs and keep track of all patient record information
- Assist with treatments such as dialysis
- Can help with neurology and hyperbaric treatment
- Any tasks necessary to prepare patients for surgery
- Includes tasks leading up to surgery, care after surgery, and going over any follow-up items that the patient may need to know
- Complete intake and discharge procedures
- Screen individuals for medical requirements for deployment
- Help with emergency life support, help with equipment, care for the patient and interact with family members
- Perform postmortem care
- Drive emergency vehicles and load/unload patients from the vehicles.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Wiregrass Technical College
01.2010
Education -
Valdosta State University
01.2005
General Studies -
ABAC University
01.2001
General Studies -
South Georgia College
01.2000
General Studies -
Emmanuel College
01.1999
Skills
- People skills
- Goal oriented
- Results Driven
- Built several successful teams
- Extensive safety skills
- Trained for Triage Adaptations and Exposure
- Familiar with First Aid and CPR
- Advanced knowledge of Hazmat Materials from 11 years of Railroad
- Experience with Trauma victims through military and nursing history
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Situational awareness
- Multitasking skills
- Motivational skills
- Creating positive work environment for staff
- Attention to detail
- Budget optimization
- History of working with P and Ls
- Extensive experience with managing multiple locations simultaneously
- Managed large number of employees at multiple sites
Awards
- Safety Manager of the Quarter
- Air Force Ribbon-Top Performer-Fitness Test
References
- Jay Blanton, 229-560-8452, General Manager, Whistle Express
- Ellen Thomas, 229-712-3177, Prior Safety Manager, Target Distribution
- Erston Royal, 229-424-5951, CSX Maintenance of Way
- Scarlett Royal, 229-424-4522, Accountant, Paulk Vineyards
Affiliations
- Physical Fitness
- Business Management
Accomplishments
- Trainmaster of the Quarter CN 2020
- Safety Award in Air Force
Timeline
Operations Manager
CPKC
05.2023 - Current
Site Leader
Whistle Express Carwash
04.2022 - 04.2023
Operations Manger
Target Distribution
08.2021 - 04.2022
Operations Manager
Norfolk Southern
03.2021 - 08.2021
Operations Manager
Canadian National
09.2017 - 03.2021
Conductor
BNSF Railroad
10.2013 - 03.2017
Conductor
CSX Railroad
01.2011 - 01.2013
Nurse
GA Sports Medicine
01.2009 - 01.2011
Senior Airman-Medical Department
USAF
01.2008 - 01.2011
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Wiregrass Technical College
Education -
Valdosta State University
General Studies -
ABAC University
General Studies -
South Georgia College
General Studies -
Emmanuel College
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