Kevin McGinnis Jr
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
I'm a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges having strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly master new skills while on the job. I am dependable with a track record of success in field. I pay attention to detail while keeping a proactive mindset. I seek opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. In addition I'm very proficient at being conscientious, hardworking and excel at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freight Conductor
Illinois Central Railroad
Markham, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Coupled railcars together in a secure manner to ensure safe transport.
- Followed strict safety protocols while operating switches and signals along the tracks.
- Monitored track conditions for any obstructions or hazards which could impede travel.
- Inspected brakes, couplings, air hoses, signal lines, and other components of the train before departure.
- Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
Mail Carrier
USPS
Crete, IL
05.2017 - 01.2023
- Delivered mail to residents and business within assigned area.
- Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses to deliver to post office for processing.
- Assisted customers by lifting heavy packages and placing parcels by front door or garage.
- Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt.
- Delivered various types of mail on routes according to strict timelines.
- Delivered mail to residences and business establishments determined by specific route with on-time delivery of mail.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILSome College (No Degree) -
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILSkills
- High-priority mail
- Route planning
- Critical thinking
- Planning & organizing
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- People skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Training & development
- Multitasking
- Great work ethic
- Safety procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Reliable and punctual
- Team management
- Experience in leadership
- Teambuilding
- Communication
- Active listening
- Issue resolution
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Part-Time Flexible to Active Supervisor, in less than 12-months within post office.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Recognized as one of the best employees for outstanding performance, hard work and team contributions.
- Improved delivery of mail and packages by implementing an amicable work environment and supporting my team to prioritize customers needs; realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and consistent work flow.
- Became a certified licensed conductor within 6 months of extensive training.
- Currently on the waiting list to become a locomotive engineer.
Timeline
Freight Conductor
Illinois Central Railroad
06.2023 - Current
Mail Carrier
USPS
05.2017 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Northern Illinois University
Some College (No Degree) -
Prairie State College
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