Juan Celedon
Pasco,WA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in the area of moving rail cars and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Train Conductor
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
2022.01 - Current
- Signal locomotive engineers to start/stop trains when coupling or uncoupling cars, using hand signals, lanterns, or radio communication in all weather conditions
- Receive oral or written instructions from yardmasters or yard conductors indicating track assignments and cars to be switched and trained for engineer position.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
Assistant Branch Manager
Numerica Credit Union
2018.05 - 2022.01
- Supported the Branch Manager with daily tasks, ensuring smooth branch functioning and effective communication amongst team members.
- Monitored daily branch activities, quickly identifying areas requiring improvement or corrective action to maintain operational excellence.
- Oversaw successful completion of internal audits with minimal findings, demonstrating strong adherence to bank policies and regulations.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Built rapport with account holders by reaching out with product recommendations and account updates.
- Trained and developed new team members in alignment with branch service standards and objectives.
Branch Manager
US Bank
2010.10 - 2018.05
- Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
- Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
- Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Developed a high-performing team through targeted recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.
Train Service Representative
Columbia Basin Railroad
2007.07 - 2010.10
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Conducted comprehensive safety briefings for crew members before each trip, promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Maintained detailed records of train movements, incidents, and maintenance activities as required by company policy and federal regulations.
E-4 Specialist Veteran
Army National Guard
2003.05 - 2009.05
- Combat veteran deployed to Iraq and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2004-2005
- Trained to communicate with hand radios through special codes
- Collaborated with fellow service members from other branches during joint exercises, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork capabilities.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Ensured mission readiness by maintaining personal weapons proficiency, scoring highly on annual qualification tests consistently.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for various missions, implementing safety measures that minimized potential hazards to personnel and equipment.
Education
GED -
Arkansas High Schools
Booneville, AR05.2003
Skills
Maintaining safety
Switching cars
Train Operation
Timetable Adherence
Overseeing deliveries
Safety Management
Track switching
Dispatch Communication
Coupling and uncoupling
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Stafftraining
- United States Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Live agent chemical defense trained at the Chemical Defense Training Facility in Fort Leonard Wood, MO., Trained to respond to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions, and more.
- US Bank, Warden, WA, Ethics and diversity in the workplace., Leadership classes., Washington State Notary.
Backgroundsummary
Ability to establish and maintain good professional working relationships., Good communication skills using phonetic alphabet and repeating any directives or information for clear understanding., Comply with organizations rules, policies, and procedures., Effectively change plans, goals, actions or priorities to deal with changing situations., Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish., Using a computer to monitor and control cameras, and emergency alarms., Adhere to confidentiality & safeguarding consumer privacy and keeping it secured., Send and retrieve electronic email in a professional manner, such as communication with underwriters, and work/repair orders for IT and maintenance department., 15 years of experience using Microsoft Office, multi-line phone system, and handheld radios., Enthusiastic and devoted to professional work., Train and teach employees a new skill, concept, or principle., Include others who will contribute to the solution of a problem or task., Chosen to lead a staff of 4 as a branch manager of US Bank from 09/01/14 – 05/01/18.
Certification
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Conductor Certification - Federal Railroad Administration.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - Transportation Security Administration.
- Notary Public License - Washington Secretary of State or equivalent authority.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Train Conductor
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
2022.01 - Current
Assistant Branch Manager
Numerica Credit Union
2018.05 - 2022.01
Branch Manager
US Bank
2010.10 - 2018.05
Train Service Representative
Columbia Basin Railroad
2007.07 - 2010.10
E-4 Specialist Veteran
Army National Guard
2003.05 - 2009.05
GED -
Arkansas High Schools
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Conductor Certification - Federal Railroad Administration.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) - Transportation Security Administration.
- Notary Public License - Washington Secretary of State or equivalent authority.
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