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Christian Workman

Woodville,OH

Summary

Currently employed with NSG Group as a Hot End Supervisor with 4 years experience as a supervisor and 1 year as an operator. Formerly employed as a CSX Freight Conductor with 6 years of experience in an Intermodal facility and a Norfolk Southern Freight Conductor with 1 1/2 years of experience in yard and road service. Proven skills in safety, leadership, marketing, and organization with a background as a supervisor and team captain. Able to provide employers with administrative support and professional communication skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Hot End Supervisor/Operator Technician

NSG Group
08.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the hot end and coatings departments, ensuring smooth progress and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Facilitated continuous communication between all departments, ensuring that all areas were aligned to maintain customer and company targets.

Freight Conductor

Norfolk Southern Corp.
01.2018 - 06.2020
  • Safely follow all Norfolk Southern and FRA mandated rules and guidelines, provide assistance and protection for inbound and outbound trains to make their arrivals and departures fluent and efficient.
  • Leadership and teamwork to strategize and accomplish all production during a given shift.
  • Provide knowledge and training for conductor new hires.

Freight Conductor

CSX Transportation
05.2011 - 11.2017
  • Safely follow all CSX and FRA mandated rules and guidelines, provide assistance and protection for inbound and outbound trains to make their arrivals and departures fluent and efficient.  
  • Leadership and teamwork to strategize and accomplish all production given during a yard shift. 
  • Provide knowledge and training for conductor new hires. 
  • Operation Redblock Team Captain (March 2015-February 2016) Co-Captain (March 2016-present)

Studio Supervisor/Professional Photographer

Woodard Photographic
01.2004 - 01.2011
  • Schedule photographers on assignments.  
  • Communicate and work efficiently with manager to maintain a successful studio, photograph seniors, family, and children portraits, and photograph candids for school activities. 
  • Work with the company to reach monthly goals, and strive for customer satisfaction.  
  • In charge of maintenance and safety at the studio.

Professional Photographer

Innovations Portrait Studio
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Photograph senior and family portraits, and candid photographs for school activities.
  • Assist in wedding photography.

General Laborer

MDF Construction
06.1996 - 09.2000
  • Followed all safety guidelines and met all requirements in the construction of new and remodeled homes. 
  • Supervised new construction workers. 

Education

Bachelor of Science - Major: Visual Communication Technology, Minor: Marketing

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
2003

Skills

  • Decision making, critical thinking, organizing and planning
  • Flexible to different situations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Supervisory experience
  • Safety driven
  • Time management
  • Accountability
  • Able to build relationships
  • Professionalism
  • Attentive

Timeline

Hot End Supervisor/Operator Technician

NSG Group
08.2020 - Current

Freight Conductor

Norfolk Southern Corp.
01.2018 - 06.2020

Freight Conductor

CSX Transportation
05.2011 - 11.2017

Studio Supervisor/Professional Photographer

Woodard Photographic
01.2004 - 01.2011

Professional Photographer

Innovations Portrait Studio
01.2001 - 01.2004

General Laborer

MDF Construction
06.1996 - 09.2000

Bachelor of Science - Major: Visual Communication Technology, Minor: Marketing

Bowling Green State University