Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Seasonable Experience
References
Timeline
Generic

Justin Collins

Appleton

Summary

  • Experienced in operating power equipment including forklifts, power lifts, and booms, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks. Proficient in managing daily paperwork and records, contributing to streamlined operations. Skilled in shipping and handling processes, optimizing logistics and inventory management. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team to achieve project goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Conductor

Canadian National Railroad
Fond du Lac
03.2018 - 03.2025
  • Built trains in compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
  • Ensured safe transport of hazardous cars through proper marshaling procedures.
  • Inspected train operations, confirming functionality of all cars prior to departure.
  • Obtained and verified shipping and FRA paperwork for seamless crew transitions.
  • Communicated consistently with engineer to ensure adherence to set speeds and signals and all USOR rules.

Department Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement
N. Westminster
03.2013 - 05.2017
  • Led a team of 10 associates to execute daily departmental tasks and support cross-departmental needs.
  • Provided customer feedback on orders and resolved product-related issues.
  • Calculated project costs and developed blueprints for basements, fences, and decks.
  • Coordinated special orders with local and national vendors for customer products.
  • Maintained inventory control, ensuring adequate stock availability for sales.

General laborer

Smithfield Packing
Tar Heel
06.2011 - 10.2012
  • Managed equipment operation and maintenance for product labeling and packaging.
  • Ensured products met vendor quality standards through control measures.
  • Prepared goods for shipping with appropriate marking and packaging processes.
  • Conducted safety training to enhance workplace safety procedures among employees.

Airborne Infantryman

United States Army
Fort Benning
08.2006 - 05.2009
  • Achieved role of team leader, overseeing three personnel and ensuring mission readiness.
  • Conducted meetings to disseminate crucial information to team members.
  • Trained peers and subordinates on job functions and daily operations.
  • Managed accountability for hundreds of thousands of dollars in technology and weapons.

Education

General studies -

Lumberton Senior High School
Lumberton, NC

Skills

  • Safety compliance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Inventory control
  • Quality assurance
  • Decision making

Seasonable Experience

  • Operating power equipment such as fork lifts/power lifts/booms
  • Handling day to day paperwork and records
  • Shipping/handling
  • Working as a member of a team or alone to complete any job

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Freight Conductor

Canadian National Railroad
03.2018 - 03.2025

Department Manager

Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2013 - 05.2017

General laborer

Smithfield Packing
06.2011 - 10.2012

Airborne Infantryman

United States Army
08.2006 - 05.2009

General studies -

Lumberton Senior High School