Laben S. Goddard
Springfield,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at CSX, excelling in regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Train Operations
CSX
Marysville , OH
01.2023 - Current
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Investigated accidents and incidents involving personnel or equipment to determine causes and corrective actions required.
- Managed and coordinated the daily operation of assigned train crews, including providing direction to ensure efficient, safe, and timely movement of trains.
- Monitored crew performance and operational efficiency to ensure compliance with established rules, regulations, and safety guidelines.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers and vendors.
- Ensured proper coordination between train dispatchers and other railroad personnel by maintaining open lines of communication.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on operations activities for management review purposes.
- Interpreted railway company policy and procedure manuals to ensure safety standards were met during operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline logistics processes.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve safety standards across operations.
Conductor
Ohio Central Railroad System
Newark, OH
08.2021 - 01.2023
- FRA Certified Conductor.
- Understands importance of time management to ensure adequate arrival and departure time of trains.
- Hazmat training
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Maintained strict schedules for cargo.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Versed in customer relations.
- Ensure safety.
- During train inspection, have identified and corrected/repaired broken knuckles, damaged air hoses and gaskets.
Operator
Unlimited Excavating Solutions
Grove City, OH
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
Dock Worker
Rogue Fitness
Columbus, OH
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Used fork lifts, hand truck and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Product itemization.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Railroad Track Laborer
Norfolk Southern Corp
Columbus, OH
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Have completed FRA track inspections.
- Repaired damaged track parts and welded new components to existing parts.
- Repaired miles of damaged track across different types of terrain.
- Set machines to make accurate and precise adjustments to various track parts for durability, functionality and safe operations.
- Adapted schedules and work timelines to meet productivity targets and maximize railway safety.
- Patrolled assigned track sections so damaged or broken tracks could be located and reported.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Railroad Conductor
Genesee & Wyoming
Remington, IN
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Recorded logs of train car destinations and contents.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NC
10.2009 - 10.2013
- Served in Operation Enduring Freedom; completed tour in 2012.
- Motor transport operator. Operating Humvee Seven-tons, MKR 18s, MKR 16-870s.
- Performed quality control on heavy logistic vehicles and vehicle operations.
- Basic training in Paris Island, South Carolina.
- MOS Training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
- Approx. 18-20 direct reports.
- Conducted necessary discipline to ensure unit cohesion and proper readiness.
- Explosive and hazmat driving certifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Upper Arlington High School
Upper Arlington, OHSkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Accident investigation
- Operational efficiency
- Safety management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Dependable and Responsible
- Risk management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Emergency Procedures
- Team leadership
- Time management
Certification
- Part 107 Commercial Drone pilots license
Timeline
Manager of Train Operations
CSX
01.2023 - Current
Conductor
Ohio Central Railroad System
08.2021 - 01.2023
Operator
Unlimited Excavating Solutions
05.2021 - 08.2021
Dock Worker
Rogue Fitness
08.2020 - 05.2021
Railroad Track Laborer
Norfolk Southern Corp
08.2014 - 05.2020
Railroad Conductor
Genesee & Wyoming
10.2013 - 08.2014
Corporal
United States Marine Corps
10.2009 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Upper Arlington High School