To obtain a position where my attention to detail, self-motivation, problem solving and communication skills can be effectively utilized to benefit a company and work team.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Quality Assurance
Road and Rail Services
Louisville
11.2018 - Current
Responsible for the training of all train service associates, which includes classroom and on the job training, within the company. Have 10 locations with 90+ associates.
Extensive travel schedule. Travel to my locations to perform site audits, Conductor/Engineer qualification checks, New Associate Training, and to assist with the switching operations when needed.
Manage a software program for training and compliance for all sites, to keep all associates up to date on required training.
Attended bid meetings for potential new business and helped put together bid proposals.
Assistant General Manager of Automotive Operations
RJ Corman Railroad Company
Nicholasville
01.2008 - 11.2018
Started off as a Conductor and Engineer performing safe switching operations throughout the company’s territories.
2011 – Started the companies automotive operations in Tupelo, MS which consisted of the training of all rail loading and switching service employees and continued rules checks for compliance until moving on to Georgetown, KY as Division Manager of our Toyota operation.
2016 – Moved up to AGM of Automotive Operations which consist of overseeing the operations of 5 automotive sites with a strong focus on safety, operations budget, customer service.
Attended bid meetings for potential new business and put together bid proposals for new business.
Operations Manager and Assistant Manager
RCS Transportation
Shelbyville
01.1997 - 01.2008
Work daily to refine overall switch and rail load/unload operations.
Always working to insure the goal of complete customer satisfaction.
Design and implement safety procedures, company policies, corrective actions and daily audit systems to comply with Company, NS, FRA and AAR standards.
Working in direct conjunction with the Quality Manager/Director.
Schedule/Train/Manage the yard switch crews and other Operations Managers – 36+ Employees 24/7 and helping both union relations and discipline.
Coordinate and perform track/locomotive inspections and maintenance to meet FRA guidelines – contracting the work overseeing the completion.
Perform daily, weekly, monthly safety and equipment audits to ensure Company, NS, AAR and FRA compliance of rules and regulations.
Equipment/tool inventory and coordinating ordering of supplies.
Customer Relations - NS, CAT Tech Group, UPS Autogistics, Chief Dispatcher, NS Auto Group in Atlanta and Trainmasters overseeing Kentucky and Ohio.
Awards and Achievements: 2007 Directors Inspection Award, 2003 and 2004 'Overall Best Mixing Center', 2004 Overall Customer Service Award.
Skills
Employee training
Qualified Engineer/Conductor
Safety management
Quality assurance
Operational audits
Customer service
Awards
2007, Directors Inspection Award
2003, Overall Best Mixing Center
2004, Overall Customer Service Award
References
Many References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Director of Quality Assurance
Road and Rail Services
11.2018 - Current
Assistant General Manager of Automotive Operations