James Sullins
Chandler
Summary
Results-driven Transportation Coordinator with expertise in strategic planning, conflict management, and financial oversight. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety compliance within transportation operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Coordinator
BNSF Railway
02.2024 - Current
- Strong planning, problem-solving and organizational skills building and maintaining an effective team.
- Manage employees and day-to-day transportation issues in compliance with the railway's operating plan.
- Conduct accident/derailment and monetary loss investigations.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety, as a thorough understanding of customer service and train operations, a strong sense of teamwork, a high level of integrity, and very thorough and direct communication skills.
Director of Railcar Switching and Track
RESCAR COMPANIES
Deer Park
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Contract procurement for rail switching operations, steaming and cleaning operations for in-plant and on site refinery operations.
- Financial planning and budget preparation for new material and man power for multiple new start up operations.
- In plant new track installation preparation and bidding new project proposals for track maintenance.
Terminal Manager
Railserve, Inc.
Stroud
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Coordinate inbound and outbound crude by rail operations via steaming and transloading operations.
- Creating and implementing standards and metrics streamlining productivity.
- Maintaining a high level of inbound inventory accuracy and PO processing by working closely with the logistics team and Supply Chain management and accounting department.
Senior Trainmaster
Watco Companies
Oklahoma City
03.2010 - 07.2017
- Analyze and manage all departments of the railroad's operations for optimum efficiency, safety, profitability, and make appropriate recommendations for operation improvements for the Railroad.
- FRA 240/242 Certification
- FRA 215 Track Certification
- FRA 213 Railcar Certification
- GCOR- General Code of Operating Rules
- DSLE- Locomotive Engineer Trainer
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 08.2008 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
RemoteSkills
- Leadership
- Conflict management
- Training & development
- Financial Management
- Strategic planning
Certification
- NARS National Academy of Railroad Science, Present
- FRA 240/242 Railroad Rules Compliance, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS, Present
- Dale Carnegie Organizational Development, Present, Organizational development and team building, conflict management resolution.
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Transportation Manager
Timeline
Transportation Coordinator
BNSF Railway
02.2024 - Current
Director of Railcar Switching and Track
RESCAR COMPANIES
09.2020 - 01.2024
Terminal Manager
Railserve, Inc.
08.2017 - 09.2020
Senior Trainmaster
Watco Companies
03.2010 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Oklahoma State University
08.2008 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School