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Christopher Fortner

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse projects. Translates directives of managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict safety standards.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Bridge Laborer

Genesee & Wyoming
Jacksonville, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Replaced damaged caps, girts, cross braces, piles, stringers, tie decks, guard timbers, and rail.
  • Operated grapple trucks, boom trucks, excavators, off-road forklifts, and skid steers.
  • Used a variety of hand tools, including hydraulic spike pullers, spike drivers, ballast tampers, cutting tools, hammers, mauls, levels, rail gauges, and chainsaws.
  • Conducted safety briefs and safety lectures.

Owner / Operator

Secure Transport PCS
Centennial, CO
03.2019 - 12.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service by demonstrating professional conduct in all interactions with clients.
  • Managed the entire operation of seven team members moving heavy equipment for various carriers throughout the continental United States.
  • Coordinated teams to ensure safe operations while transporting multi-million dollar goods between state lines.
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
  • Directly responsible for the business budget, assets, personnel, training, crew transportation, and daily operations.

Freight Conductor and Foreman

Union Pacific
Denver, CO
02.2016 - 12.2019
  • Inspected switches on daily basis.
  • Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
  • Interpreted various signals to start, stop, and back up train consists.
  • Managed railcar switching operations.
  • Foreman certified for entire Denver System.
  • Requested, received and executed track warrants in accordance with Daily Operating Bulletins (DOB) on signaled and dark territories
  • Remote train operations certified.

Account Executive

NetDocuments
Lehi, Utah
02.2008 - 02.2016
  • Maintained updated knowledge of changing industry, standards and trends related to accounts.
  • Used consultative sales strategies to effectively overcome client objections and maximize sales activity.
  • Prepared sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.
  • Utilized CRM to collect, organize and manage sales data and customer information.
  • Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.
  • Utilized MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs to track, update, and manage contracts, bids, sales funnels, and projects.

Petty Officer First Class

United States Navy, USN
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2008 - 03.2013
  • Trained and supervised personnel in daily operations.
  • Managed multiple teams tasked with equipment maintenance and construction projects.
  • Coordinated efforts between multiple teams of highly trained personnel to meet mission-critical goals.
  • Operated heavy equipment from D-9 dozers, Diesel trucks (Hmmvw, 1/2 ton up to 7 Ton), Heavy lift cranes, Drilling Equipment.
  • Completed numerous U.S. Navy leadership courses for First Line Supervisors.

Navy Recruiter In Charge

United States Navy, USN
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2005 - 03.2008
  • Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
  • Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
  • Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
  • Attended career fairs and networking events to help fill openings and build candidate pipeline.
  • Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
  • Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.

Airframes Mechanic

United States Navy, USN
Virginia Beach, VA
10.1997 - 03.2005
  • Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
  • Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
  • Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
  • Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
  • Attached test instruments to equipment, reading dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Completed several naval service schools related to basic training, advanced maintenance, and leadership courses.

Skills

  • Worksite management
  • Safety Regulations
  • Materials Management
  • Project Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • MS Office
  • Track Warrants (Signaled and Unsignalized Territories)
  • Crew Management

Timeline

Bridge Laborer

Genesee & Wyoming
01.2024 - Current

Owner / Operator

Secure Transport PCS
03.2019 - 12.2023

Freight Conductor and Foreman

Union Pacific
02.2016 - 12.2019

Petty Officer First Class

United States Navy, USN
03.2008 - 03.2013

Account Executive

NetDocuments
02.2008 - 02.2016

Navy Recruiter In Charge

United States Navy, USN
03.2005 - 03.2008

Airframes Mechanic

United States Navy, USN
10.1997 - 03.2005

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