James Potts
Moundridge,KS
Summary
Experienced Railroader with a working knowledge of the Wichita Terminal Association. Ability to exceed customer expectations, increase profitability and maintain a culture of excellence in regards to safety.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer / Conductor
BNSF Railway
01.2014 - Current
Part-Time Patrol Officer
MOUNDRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2003 - 01.2018
Trainmaster
K&O RAILROAD
01.2012 - 01.2014
Education
Master of Arts in Theological Studies -
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Lynchburg, VA01.2013
Bachelor of Science, Ministry Leadership -
Central Christian College
McPherson, KS01.2011
Certificate, Law Enforcement Technology -
Rio-Salado College
Tempe, AZ01.2000
Certificate, Primary Leadership and Development Course -
US Army
Fort Irwin, CA01.1997
Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Adaptability to Change
- Strong Decision-Making Abilities
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Rail Operations Management
- Organizational Skills Mastery
- Resource Allocation Strategies
- Railroad Safety Regulations
- Logistics Planning Knowledge
Qualifications
Serving PM train crews as a Trainmaster promoting safety, efficiency and Watco CFFP’s., Served as DSLE, Engineer and certified Conductor., Served as TS&IC Committee Co-Chairman for over a year until promotion., Assisted in increasing On-Time Delivery and Revenue by over 20%., Conduct efficiency tests, which ensure Team Members are servicing customers safely in a time efficient manner., Responsible for ensuring AOP / Budget expectations are met., Conduct daily safety briefings based off of current safety trends including rule of the week and safety alerts., Trained Team Members in basic and skilled OSHA procedures and initiated monthly audits., Designed, implemented and audited specialized safety programs pertaining to individual positions., 13 Years of hazardous material training with local law enforcement agencies., Worked with State and Federal agencies to create and establish Avian Influenza protocol and containment., Successfully managed and marketed Kansas poultry operation worth $16MM., Increased profitability and production of operations by 200% including doubling facilities., Supervised and trained all Team Members, including performance evaluations, payroll, bonus, OSHA/Safety training, quality control, inventory and bio-security., Implemented numerous LEAN and Six Sigma practices to substantially increase profitability.
Timeline
Engineer / Conductor
BNSF Railway
01.2014 - Current
Trainmaster
K&O RAILROAD
01.2012 - 01.2014
Part-Time Patrol Officer
MOUNDRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2003 - 01.2018
Master of Arts in Theological Studies -
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science, Ministry Leadership -
Central Christian College
Certificate, Law Enforcement Technology -
Rio-Salado College
Certificate, Primary Leadership and Development Course -
US Army