Elliot Hunker
Communicator
Talkeetna
Summary
I believe in the team, and orient myself in the working world with my people at heart. Communication is my North Star. Hard-headed enthusiasm and obnoxious optimism are my most annoying professional character traits.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Station Agent
Alaska Railroad
04.2025 - Current
- Guided locomotives to and from depot using correct motions and safety equipment.
- Ensured timely responses to customer inquiries by monitoring phone lines, emails, and in-person requests for assistance.
- Promoted company loyalty programs, resulting in increased repeat business from satisfied customers.
- Searched locomotives to look for security concerns such as restricted items and tampering.
Owner/Operator
Talkeetna Taxi
06.2012 - 09.2025
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Collaborated with industry partners to expand networking opportunities, fostering mutually beneficial relationships that drove growth for all parties involved.
- Managed and directed all company marketing including merchandise, advertising, and community outreach
Program Manager
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.,
- Managed all advertising and marketing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 05.2001 -
Timeline
Station Agent
Alaska Railroad
04.2025 - Current
Program Manager
Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
08.2019 - 05.2024
Owner/Operator
Talkeetna Taxi
06.2012 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Alaska Fairbanks
05.2001 -