Darrell Woods

• Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
• Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
• Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
• Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop marketing plans and promotional campaigns based on insights from data analysis.
• Inspected tracks, ties, switches, crossings, bridges and other rail structures for defects or damage.
• Supervised the loading and unloading of materials at job sites.
• Provided guidance to workers regarding proper techniques for maintenance and loading operations.
• Assigned tasks to crew members according to their experience level and abilities.
• Trained new employees in safety protocols for working around private industrial rail site.
• Identified potential hazards associated with rail industry sites.

• Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
• At times, over seeing multiple terminals and directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
• Managed inventories to avoid stock-outs and demurrage.
• Hired, trained and supervised terminal personnel to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborated with accounting, maintenance and engineering support teams to promote corporate initiatives.
• Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
• Enhanced customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Oversaw personnel by commending or initiating promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures.
• Managing customers inventory valuing on average, five to seven million per month in a fast paced demanding environment.
• Inspected and identified defects in railcars to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Repaired air brake systems by replacing worn out seals and hoses according to specifications.
• Conducted movement of rail cars and overall train and completed or verified air couplings and electrical connections between locomotives.
• Tested air brakes using single car testers and reported concerns to supervisor for immediate attention.
• Verified efficient, safe and compliant operations by conducting 2 railcar inspections per shift.
• Conducted periodic inspections of all rolling stock for proper operation and safety standards.

• Operated bulldozer, backhoe, roller, and other machinery to clear land, construct new roads, and clean out water tanks. Fabricated equipment to assist with road construction, such as water trailer, and sprayed various trees for ball moss. Maintained all upkeep and ranch operations covering entire property and all involved matters. (Various acreage)
• Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections for all equipment.
• Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
• Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
• Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
• Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
• Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.

Maintained all upkeep and ranch operations covering entire property of roughly 2800 acres and all involved matters. Including management and scheduling of third party contractors.

• Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
• Planned harvest and planting schedules.
• Conducted or supervised stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.
• Negotiated with buyers for sale, storage or shipment of crops or livestock.
• Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Delegated daily tasks to staff members.
• Maintained financial, operational and employment records for farms or ranches.
• Used recognized breeding practices to direct breeding or raising of stock.