CHRISTOPHER KOEHLER
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Summary
Efficiency diven leader with a history of achieving goals and leading high performance teams across railroad operations. Dedicated professional with keen communication, operation, organizational skills as well as leadership compliance and disciplined expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
National Lime and Stone
03.2024 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
Truck Driver
Concordance Healthcare Solutions
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Navigated complex routes for timely deliveries across urban and rural areas.
- Operated heavy-duty trucks to transport cargo, meeting all legal and safety standards.
- Delivered goods by completing timely and safe routes across various regions.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to identify and resolve potential issues before departure.
Road Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Ensured that road trains are running on schedule.
- Mobilized a team of workers including 7 locals to engage in rail operations.
- Conduct and document rules compliance and handled violations of the rules.
- Managed Harrisburg Road/ Reading yard monthly budget.
- Planned incoming train pickups and setoffs in Reading yard.
- Provided the morning report using key information from Spotfire.
Terminal Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Orcherstrate transportation operations, including compliance with safe work procedures and practices as well as delivery of a high level of productivity and customer service.
- Oversee on time Proformence of Terminal station time.
- Oversee 12 yard/local crews as well as 9 road trains to make ontime Origins and Station time.
- Conducted the morning N-gauge call to report the status of terminal operations.
Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railway
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Cargo Operations: Led the loading and unloading crew and monitored the team traveling on the train; coupled and decoupled trains before, during, and after transit and ensured track switches were properly aligned.
- Leadership and Accountability: Remained on call at all times of the day or night, reporting for duty within 90 minutes of notification; gathered required documents, including clearances for self, the engineer, and crew.
- Safety and Security: Implemented safe loading and unloading procedures and monitored freight and mechanical safety during transit; maintained exceptional safety record, with zero safety or procedural violations Train Operations: Once the train was in transit and transiting various yards, coordinated with the proper yardmasters; after setting cars, accounted for and documented the placement of rail cars containing hazardous materials in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements.
- Information and Records: Kept track of a large amount of data related to the transportation of cargo, including all train schools and records of cargo onboard the train; maintained safety check records and crew schedules.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Motivated members to provide first-rate performances by applying honed skills and experience.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Observed train movement to ascertain functionality.
Signal Support Specialist (25U)
US Army
10.2013 - 10.2019
- Enforced military laws and regulations to protect lives and property on Army installations.
- Lead team to maintain communication on the battlefield.
- Responsible for and maintained millions of dollars worth of military equipment.
- Managed secure information never allowing it to get into the wrong hands.
- Conducted force protection, anti-terrorism and area security to provide support to the battlefield.
- Conducted Retransmission operations to ensure a wide spectrum of communication among the Battalion.
- Trained team members and users in newly implemented and emerging technology to enhance business productivity.
Product Service Associate
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09.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsible for maintaining a clean workplace environment at all times.
- Conducted projects in a timely manner to make sure product got on the shelves in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Maintained great customer service helping customers find what they needed while being courteous at all times.
- Managed team projects making sure everyone did their part while getting the job done in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mohawk High School
Sycamore, OH2014
Skills
- Planning & Organizational
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership
- Stress Resistance
- Decision Making
- People Management
- Self-Motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Mindset
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Proformence Management
- Safety and Compliance
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
National Lime and Stone
03.2024 - Current
Truck Driver
Concordance Healthcare Solutions
09.2021 - 03.2024
Road Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
04.2021 - 09.2021
Terminal Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
02.2021 - 04.2021
Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railway
01.2019 - 02.2021
Product Service Associate
Orchestratesetoff'sdivenLowes
09.2015 - 06.2018
Signal Support Specialist (25U)
US Army
10.2013 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Mohawk High School
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