Jerry Rodgers
Dade City,FL
Summary
To secure a challenging position as a railroad worker where i can use my FRA training ,and implement safety and regulations to ensure safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Train Conductor/Switchman
Road and Rail
Mulberry, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Inspected 72 switches on daily basis.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
- Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
- Read and interpreted pieces in order to determine correct approaches.
- Guided rail cars and train movements through Industrial yards on 38 miles of track.
- Directed hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.
- Always following the safest course GCOR 1.1.1 (General Core Operating Rules.
Kennel Supervisor/Ranch Foreman
Safari Doodles
Aubrey, TX
2017.08 - 2022.01
- Oversaw new intakes by assigning kennels and managing quarantines.
- Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Cleaned living areas to provide healthy environment for boarded animals.
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions and nearby animals.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
- Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
Gym Manager
BuiltCo
Dallas, TX
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Encouraged employees to voice concerns and share opinions without fear of reprisal, promoting positive and conducive working environment.
- Utilized well-honed decision-making skills to quickly and effectively find solutions to customer issues.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Parachute Rigger
United Staes Army
Fort Benning, GA
01.2005 - 04.2009
- Inspected parachutes, seat pans, life rafts and survival tools to identify faults and coordinated replacements.
- Managed packing and rigging of parachutes.
- Coordinated team training and readiness records.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
- Obtained, moved and sorted products and materials.
- Inspected orders for accuracy by carefully reviewing containers, products, packaging and labeling.
- Examined and inspected containers, materials or products to meet quality specifications.
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions.
- Conducted classes to teach fellow soldiers in platoon about safety and awareness topics.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX05.2014
Skills
- Managing Yard Switching
- Assisting Customers
- Cutting Railcars
- Hand Signaling
- Planning & Organizing
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Training & Development
- Supervision & Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Team Management
- PPE Use
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Customer Service
- Maintenance & Repair
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Certified Train Conductor, Road and Rails - 2023
- Federal Railroad Administration Training - 2023
GCOR, MOW, CEB Supplemental
Timeline
Train Conductor/Switchman
Road and Rail
01.2023 - 05.2023
Kennel Supervisor/Ranch Foreman
Safari Doodles
2017.08 - 2022.01
Gym Manager
BuiltCo
01.2014 - 07.2017
Parachute Rigger
United Staes Army
01.2005 - 04.2009
Associate of Science - Medical
Brookhaven College