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ERIC SHERROCK

Centreville,VA

Summary

Experienced with leading division operations and ensuring efficiency. Utilizes leadership and strategic planning to enhance team performance and achieve goals. Track record of effective resource management and fostering collaborative work environment.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Division Manager

ENSCO, Inc.
07.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for revenue and profit growth for all federal transportation business portfolio including more than $70M in active Federal programs with a staff of near 80 personnel.
  • Major programs included the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA's) Transportation Technology Center, FRA research & development as well as safety enforcement programs and initiatives funded by Department of Energy, Federal Transit Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
  • Managed all aspects of finances, staff recruiting and training; coordinated corporate initiatives with Human Resources, Accounting, Security, Information Technology, and Contracts/Procurement
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
  • Provided leadership support to transportation business strategy including staff development, training, and quality assurance
  • Identified areas of improvement in operational workflows to better align resources with organizational goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly using objective metrics for promotions, bonuses or other rewards.

Program Manager, Transportation Technology Center

ENSCO, Inc.
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Served as Program Manager for FRA’s Transportation Technology Center (TTC) operations, maintenance, research, testing and training support contract.
  • Responsible for oversight of transition of research, training support, site safety and Government Furnished Equipment maintenance between April 2022 and October 2022.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
  • Led change management efforts, supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.

Deputy Division Manager—Federal Programs/Research and Development Program Manager

ENSCO, Inc.
06.2016 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for growth and profitability of all transportation programs sponsored through USDOT and DHS agencies, including FRA, FTA, PHMSA, FHWA, NHTSA, and TSA
  • Assisted in budget planning and management, allocating resources strategically for optimal division performance.
  • Responsibilities include all aspects of program management; staff recruiting and training; and interface with ENSCO supporting divisions.
  • Managed tracking of all Government-furnished equipment inventory.

FRA R&D Support Program Manager

ENSCO, Inc.
04.2007 - 04.2022
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources from cross-functional teams to maximize productivity and profitability for FRA-sponsored research and development programs.
  • Served as advisor on selected research initiatives including high-speed rail activities, vehicle/track interaction analyses, studies related to train control systems and development of inspection instrumentation.
  • Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.

Task Manager/Lead Engineer, FRA OMI&A Programs

ENSCO, Inc.
01.1998 - 04.2007
  • Manager of several programs supporting FRA, including test program to investigate the development of cracks in the brake discs found on Amtrak’s Acela coach cars conducted in 2005, and studies focused on the development of improved wheel profiles for use in high-speed passenger equipment

Coordinator, Rail Seat Abrasion/Deterioration Working Group Task Force

ENSCO, Inc.
03.2006 - 03.2007
  • Served as coordinator of working group involving Class I railroads, FRA and government researchers to address at safety advisory to address wear of concrete ties associated with a series of derailments.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.

Engineer, Vehicle/Track Interaction Research Efforts

ENSCO, Inc.
07.1997 - 07.1998
  • Conducted research to evaluate safety aspects of passenger and freight rail operations.
  • Efforts focused on vehicle/track interaction issues including effects of wheel profiles on safe operations and determination of maximum safe curving speeds for various passenger service locomotives and coach cars.
  • Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.

Engineer, Instrumented Wheelset Fabrication

ENSCO, Inc.
03.1996 - 07.1997
  • Participated in the design, fabrication and evaluation of strain gage-based instrumented wheelsets used for research and safety testing for high speed passenger rail operations.

Education

Master of Science - Aero. Eng.

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical and Aero. Eng.

State University of New York
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Project implementation
  • Sales and marketing expertise
  • Customer relationship development
  • Staff training and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Profit and loss analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Goal setting and achievement
  • Team motivation

Affiliations

  • AREMA (Committee 2)
  • ASME
  • TRB (Railway Maintenance Committee, AR060)

Publications

  • DOT/FRA/ORD-06/07
  • DOT/FRA/ORD-18/04
  • FRA RR 08-24
  • FRA RR 16-36

Yearsofexperience

28

Timeline

Program Manager, Transportation Technology Center

ENSCO, Inc.
04.2022 - 12.2023

Division Manager

ENSCO, Inc.
07.2021 - Current

Deputy Division Manager—Federal Programs/Research and Development Program Manager

ENSCO, Inc.
06.2016 - 07.2021

FRA R&D Support Program Manager

ENSCO, Inc.
04.2007 - 04.2022

Coordinator, Rail Seat Abrasion/Deterioration Working Group Task Force

ENSCO, Inc.
03.2006 - 03.2007

Task Manager/Lead Engineer, FRA OMI&A Programs

ENSCO, Inc.
01.1998 - 04.2007

Engineer, Vehicle/Track Interaction Research Efforts

ENSCO, Inc.
07.1997 - 07.1998

Engineer, Instrumented Wheelset Fabrication

ENSCO, Inc.
03.1996 - 07.1997

Master of Science - Aero. Eng.

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical and Aero. Eng.

State University of New York

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