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Jon Deckard

Austin,TX

Summary

Seasoned logistics and sales professional with over 20 years of experience. Leader and developer of effective teams. Dedicated to providing top-notch service to clients.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Railroad Freight Train Conductor

BNSF Railway
04.2011 - Current
  • Company Overview: Largest train network in North America
  • Manage the safe operation of railcars for the largest train network in North America, responsible for millions of dollars worth of equipment and freight
  • Ensure efficient freight delivery for rail customers by working as part of a team that leads the entire BNSF territory in efficiency
  • Implement systems in handling units per train, dwell time, outbound and inbound arrivals and departures
  • Monitor track conditions to ensure safe operations while making process improvement recommendations, including operating track switches and derails to change routing of engines or cars within rail yards
  • Facilitate effective communication between the yardmaster, trainmaster, road foreman, engineer, brakeman and dispatcher
  • Inspect rail cars to ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations
  • Largest train network in North America

Retail Manager

Race-Trac Petroleum
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Led the day-to-day operations of a multi-million-dollar retail store by overseeing $20,000 of daily sales
  • Supervised and trained in-store team members
  • Analyzed and managed inventory to ensure the appropriate levels of in-stock product

Territory Sales Manager

RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Led key accounts to 20% sales growth through self-created and self-implemented strategies
  • Developed and executed territory management plans to drive growth and deliver value
  • Built strong customer relationships with retail outlets to develop and retain customers
  • Mentored and trained new representatives

Education

University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
05.2002

Skills

  • Communication
  • Building Relationships
  • Risk Management
  • Proactive Problem Solving
  • Logistics Management
  • Training & Development

Activities

Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity

Awards

  • 10-year safety award at BNSF.
  • 100% success rate for operations testing in the field at BNSF.
  • Outstanding achievement in territory sales in 2008 as territory sales manager at RJ Reynolds.

Timeline

Certified Railroad Freight Train Conductor

BNSF Railway
04.2011 - Current

Retail Manager

Race-Trac Petroleum
01.2009 - 01.2010

Territory Sales Manager

RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company
01.2005 - 01.2009

University of Oklahoma

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