JAMES HURST
Manager
Baton Rouge,Louisiana
Summary
Accomplished Division Manager successful at overseeing operations in the railroad industry. Confident and proactive leader with in-depth understanding of diverse areas such as operational oversight, sales planning and cost controls. Ready to apply over 20 years of experience to a challenging new role with room for advancement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Railroad Division Manager
DeAngelo Contracting Services (Formerly DBI)
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Set and oversaw division budgets in excess of $20 million per year.
- Controlled costs by streamlining operations and reducing waste.
- Managed vegetation abatement operations in 18 states and in excess of 18,000 miles of railroad track.
- Met divisional objectives by recruiting and qualifying vendor and trade bases.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
- Company liaison for railroad operations
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Consultant
Seven Isles Capital
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted the transition team in the recovery of $100 million in assets from DBI
- Worked to transition all recovered assets from DBI to new DCS ownership
District Manager
DBI Services
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2018 - 10.2021
- District Manager Central Region West 2021
- Branch Manager Pacific Northwest, November 2018
- Railroad Manager, Portland, OR 2018
- Managed vegetation abatement operations for Central Region West compromised of 16,000 miles of railroad track, stormwater ponds, and DOT roadside spraying
- Managed state and oil refinery commercial lawn care contracts.
- Set and oversaw division budgets in excess of $84 million per year.
- Managed fleet of over 75 vehicles
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
Foreman General
Union Pacific Railroad
Portland, OR
09.2003 - 06.2018
- Began as a machinist in 2003 and successfully promoted into progressive management positions in several states including Oregon, Colorado, Texas and Louisiana
- Managed locomotive repair facility repairing and maintaining over 100 locomotives
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies
- Managed fleet of 156 low horsepower units
- Oversaw maintenance schedule for railroad units from Beaumont, TX to Avondale, LA
- Managed mechanical department on U.S. border in Eagle Pass, Texas
- Worked directly with U.S. Border Patrol and Feromex Railroad to ensure smooth transitions of rail cars and locomotives from Mexico to United States
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing, and technology upgrades
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
2nd Class Petty Officer
United States Navy, USN
San Diego, CA
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
United States Navy
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSDiesel Mechanic
Licensed Herbicide Spray Operator
Skills
- Budgeting and Expenditures
- Operating Procedures and Policies
- Bid Request Management
- Team Recruiting and Onboarding
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Inventory Audits
- Policy and Procedure Improvement
- Account Acquisition
- Territory Management
- Safety Program Development
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Regulation and Compliance
Accomplishments
- Elected President of Local Supervisor's Union
- Five Key Initiatives Award - LEAN
- Recognized for 10 Years Injury Free Management
Timeline
Railroad Division Manager
DeAngelo Contracting Services (Formerly DBI)
11.2021 - 11.2022
Consultant
Seven Isles Capital
10.2021 - 11.2021
District Manager
DBI Services
06.2018 - 10.2021
Foreman General
Union Pacific Railroad
09.2003 - 06.2018
2nd Class Petty Officer
United States Navy, USN
United States Navy
University of Kansas
Diesel Mechanic
Licensed Herbicide Spray Operator
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