Connor Dills
Austin,TX
Summary
I am a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who is currently studying for my associate's degree in biology. I have completed most coursework while maintaining a 4.0 cumulative GPA. Knowledgeable student, talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication, and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College Student
ACC
Austin, Texas
08.2022 - Current
- Worked as team member on complex academic projects.
- Built positive relationships with professors and assisted with research and innovation.
- Learned new methods, processes and procedures for research and writing.
- Followed course syllabus or lesson plan to perform and submit coursework and assignments.
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Attended classes or courses to attain subject mastery and formal recognition.
- Attended classes and lectures to procure and absorb materials from handouts, textbooks or in-class presentations.
- 4.0 Cumulative GPA
- Collaborated with peers to conduct undergraduate research and presented research projects to faculty and staff after school hours.
Train Conductor
CSX Transportaion
Baltimore, MD
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Inspected switches on daily basis.
- Upheld tight deadlines for delivery of freight and arrival of passengers.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Observed train movement to ascertain functionality.
- Read and interpreted pieces in order to determine correct approaches.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
- Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
- Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Trained and mentored new platoon members, providing assistance when needed and advising on how to perform daily duties.
- Operated and performed preventive maintenance on wheeled and tracked vehicles and equipment valued at $2.5M in order to transport personnel, supplies and equipment.
- Planned, memorized and navigated numerous routes during vehicular and foot patrols and coordinated movement between 12 vehicles via radio.
- Received and implemented orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.
- Reviewed and prepared monthly reports and data on personnel strength management, and vehicle readiness.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2024
Skills
- Information evaluation
- Risk analysis
- Coordinating and reporting activities
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking
- Collaboration
- Maintenance & repair
- Critical thinking
- PPE use
- Active listening
- Risk management
- Information research and sourcing
- Report Writing
- Microsoft Excel
- Editing and proofreading
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Reliable
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Combat Life Saver Training - 2020
- Certified Train Conductor by FRA, Issued by CSX - 2022
Timeline
College Student
ACC
08.2022 - Current
Train Conductor
CSX Transportaion
12.2021 - 07.2022
Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
08.2018 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Biology
Austin Community College
- Combat Life Saver Training - 2020
- Certified Train Conductor by FRA, Issued by CSX - 2022
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