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Leon Gordon

Chicago,IL

Summary

Seasoned Freight Conductor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in train operation safety, freight documentation accuracy, and emergency response management. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations under varying conditions. Committed to leveraging these abilities to enhance operational efficiency and safety compliance in any setting.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Freight Conductor

CSX Transportaion
Riverdale , IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Followed strict safety protocols while operating switches and signals along the tracks.
  • Operated hand brakes on locomotives as needed when stopping at stations or switching tracks.
  • Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
  • Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
  • Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.
  • Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.

Receving Dock Supervisor

Rush Medical Center
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 08.2023
  • Ensured safe loading and unloading of cargo ships, monitoring of dock operations, and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Inspected vessels for safety hazards and coordinated repairs as needed.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for all dock activities.
  • Communicated with customers regarding their shipping needs and provided customer service support when necessary.
  • Monitored inventory levels at the facility to ensure adequate supply of materials were available for loading and unloading operations.
  • Worked closely with vendors to arrange services such as waste disposal or surgical equipment deliveries according to schedule.

Assistant Manager OR Supplies

Rush Medical Center
Chicago, IL
10.2000 - 08.2023
  • Accountable for operations related to perioperative services across three shifts, overseeing 10 FTEs; conducting and directing staff interviews and hiring, disciplinary, and performance management decisions.
  • Leading a multi-million dollar project in Perioperative and Interventional services related to replacing current technologies, ensuring all major product conversions are operationalized. For example, custom surgical packs resulting in an annual savings of over $300,000, and Ethicon to Covidien for our endo-mechanical product line resulting in a savings of over $1 million.
  • Collaborated with clinicians to enhance quality and safety, and improve overall operations. Implemented departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operational procedures. Specifically, worked with ad-hoc committees with clinical and non-clinical leadership.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Percy L Julian
Chicago, IL
06-1999

Skills

  • Coupling and uncoupling
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Air brake systems
  • RCO Certified
  • Class A Drivers License
  • Forklift / Pallet jack Certified
  • Logistics Planning
  • Purchasing oversight
  • Supply chain distribution

Timeline

Freight Conductor

CSX Transportaion
08.2023 - Current

Receving Dock Supervisor

Rush Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2023

Assistant Manager OR Supplies

Rush Medical Center
10.2000 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Percy L Julian

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