Cressie Brown
Amelia Island,FL
Summary
Adept at driving operational excellence and strategic leadership, I spearheaded initiatives at CSX Transportation that significantly enhanced productivity and business growth. My expertise in financial management and human resources, coupled with a proven ability to foster high-performance cultures, has consistently delivered superior results and expanded market share. Multi-talented Senior Executive knowledgeable about sales, operations and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Focused on optimizing operations and motivating employees while establishing market dominance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
SVP & Chief Administrative Officer
CSX Corporation
Jacksonville, FL
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of accountability within the organization.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
- Championed innovation by encouraging cross-functional teams to pursue creative solutions to complex challenges.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
VP Labor Relations
CSX Transportation
Jacksonville, FL
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Cultivated a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations for employees at all levels, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement.
VP Service Design
CSX Transportation
Jacksonville, FL
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Cultivated a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations for employees at all levels, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement.
Various
CSX Transportation
Jacksonville, FL
06.1988 - 04.2011
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance And Economics
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FLSupply Chain Management -
Harvard University
Cambridge, MASupply Chain Management For Competitive Advantage -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MAAnnual Leadership Training -
Harvard University
Cambridge, MASkills
- Strategic leadership
- Policies and Procedures
- Operational Excellence
- KPI Tracking
- Strategic plans
- Organizational Development
- Human Resources Management
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Acumen
- Business Administration
Timeline
SVP & Chief Administrative Officer
CSX Corporation
05.2016 - 07.2017
VP Labor Relations
CSX Transportation
03.2014 - 06.2015
VP Service Design
CSX Transportation
02.2011 - 03.2014
Various
CSX Transportation
06.1988 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Finance And Economics
Jacksonville University
Supply Chain Management -
Harvard University
Supply Chain Management For Competitive Advantage -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Annual Leadership Training -
Harvard University