Kristofer Wright
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Entry-level railroad professional with energetic nature. Desiring to utilize skills and training to take on new challenge and build long-term career in field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conductor
Union Pacific
Cheyenne, WY
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained communication with dispatchers and other crew members via radio or other methods.
- Notified supervisors immediately upon discovery of any mechanical issues or malfunctions.
- Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure proper switching operations when entering and leaving rail yards.
- Assisted in training new conductors on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Verified paperwork necessary for freight shipments was accurate before departure from stations.
- Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
- Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
- Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
Assistant Manager
Discount Tire
Rosenberg, TX
10.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
Discount Tire
Rockwall, TX
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Verified accuracy of invoices prior to submitting them for payment processing.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
Greenville, TX
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Needville High School
Needville, TX05-2013
Some College (No Degree) -
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TXSkills
- Coupling and uncoupling
- PTC Systems
- Time Management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking
- Dispatch Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hand signaling
Certification
- Certified Conductor
- Certified RCO
- Certified Tire Tech
Affiliations
- Bowling
- Outdoorsman
- Billiards
Timeline
Conductor
Union Pacific
03.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Manager
Discount Tire
10.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
Discount Tire
04.2021 - 09.2022
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
03.2017 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Needville High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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