Railroad professional with strong background in track inspection and maintenance ensuring safe and reliable of tracks. With a meticulous approach to identifying and rectifying track defects and conditions, maintaining federal and company standards. Reliable team player, adaptable to varying work conditions and committed to delivering consistent results through strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Track Maintainer
TriMet
09.2024 - Current
Inspected track to FRA, FTA, and TriMet standards
Repaired and replaced track and track components using hand tools, power tools, booms and machines
Operated Class A vehicles
Document and reported daily activities and inspections
Responded to emergency calls such as cars in the Right-of-Way, rough track, trouble switches
Coordinated with employees and contractors to insure track protection and safety as QPP
Correctional Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
08.2021 - 09.2024
In an adult correctional facility, provide safety and security, and assist in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of incarcerated individuals
Maintained security of the institution and controlling movement into, out of and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures
Was a positive role model and work with the incarcerated individuals to help them become productive members of society from the day they arrive under supervision
Used interpersonal skills and good communication skills to correct and counteract criminal thinking while maintaining safe confinement environments for the individuals to pursue a successful re-entry into communities.
Possessed creative thinking, self-confidence, strong role-modeling and good physical and mental conditioning.
Worked mandatory overtime is an essential function of my position.
Completed Correctional Worker Core (CWC), a six-week academy for all correctional workers employed in DOC prison facilities.
Understood that managing difficult people takes more than force and applied observation, knowledge, skills and continual practice.
As a Field Training Officer, I utilized my experience skills to train new hires before and after the academy to work in housing units, control booths, transports, and as response team members
Was chair of the Cedar Creek Diversity Committee, attended several state wide diversity meetings and functions in order to bring tools and knowledge to spread the value of diversity to the facility
Track Inspector
Puget Sound & Pacific Railroad
05.2019 - 04.2021
Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulations
Detect deviations from federal/state regulations
Implement remedial action on defects, pending repair
Repair or direct crews to repair or replace track-structure defects
No track caused derailments on any territory or track that I inspected
Oversee/direct production gang work
Inspect completed work to verify conformance to government regulations
Prepare inspection reports for management and government compliance
Know and apply rules, regulations, and policies, or have the ability to learn them
Perform special inspections of the track structure in times of severe weather or other events that may damage the railroad
Perform other tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the railroad
Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned
Train coworkers and new employees railroad standards and techniques and how to apply them with safety as the priority
Responded to and investigated derailments, washouts, mudslides and floods along the Right of Way
Operated efficiently and economically minded in a budget conscious work environment
Correctional Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
05.2018 - 04.2019
In an adult correctional facility, provide safety and security, and assist in controlling, directing, and monitoring the activities and movement of incarcerated individuals
Maintained security of the institution and controlling movement into, out of and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures
Was a positive role model and work with the incarcerated individuals to help them become productive members of society from the day they arrive under supervision
Used interpersonal skills and good communication skills to correct and counteract criminal thinking while maintaining safe confinement environments for the individuals to pursue a successful re-entry into communities.
Possessed creative thinking, self-confidence, strong role-modeling and good physical and mental conditioning.
Worked mandatory overtime is an essential function of my position.
Completed Correctional Worker Core (CWC), a six-week academy for all correctional workers employed in DOC prison facilities.
Understood that managing difficult people takes more than force and applied observation, knowledge, skills and continual practice.
Assistant Manager
Makah Tribal Council Office
06.2016 - 05.2018
Supervised gym staff, scheduling for employees
Scheduled and planned community events
Managed the department budget
Ordered equipment and supplies
Interviewed and recommended for hire temporary and part time employees
Trained new hires and part time staff
Tracked employee hours and completed times sheets for the department
Filled in department manager in their absence
Attended Tribal Council meetings and gave reports
Tracked and logged attendance statistics and demographics for our facilities
Managed community outreach and announcements using flyers, social media, and electronic billboard
Courier
Accurate Courier Express
08.2014 - 04.2016
Delivered packages to multiple state agencies including the Health Department and Social Services Department, sorted and received packages in a warehouse setting.
Track Inspector
CSX
07.2007 - 06.2013
Inspected Class 4 railroad tracks and substructure in accordance with federal and CSX standards
Repaired and maintained railroad tracks to federal CSX standards
Welded and repaired railroad track components including frogs switch points and rail ends and field welds
Operated various machines to repair and replace track including backhoes, spike machines, and boom trucks
Supervised work crews and contractors during repair and new construction
Coordinated with train dispatchers to ensure a safe working environment on the tracks
Operated several Class B Commercial vehicles to transport equipment and work crews
Trained coworkers and new employees railroad standards and techniques and how to apply them with safety as the priority
Responded to and investigated derailments, washouts, mudslides, floods, tornados, and hurricanes along the Right of way
Worked extended days exceeding 24hrs multiple times to assist in emergencies and bad weather
Attended Advanced Track Inspection School to enhance my understanding of track inspection responsibilities and techniques
Achieved a “Zero Run” from an FRA Inspection train, this was an inspection from a Geo rail car that didn’t pick up any defects on our territory that hadn’t been addressed with remedial action
No track caused derailments on any territory or track that I inspected
Juvenile Supervisor
Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Center
08.2005 - 05.2007
Record and store property of detainees at secure youth facility. Record and store contraband found in facility. Write detailed incident reports. Supervise youth in a secure facility. Enforce behavior program. Conduct security inspections in housing units and cells for contraband and damage. Perform and use physical and mechanical restraints.
Child Care Councilor
Childhelp
02.2005 - 03.2006
Supervised child care counselors in a group home setting. Wrote detailed reports on incidents at the group home. Supervised youths in a group home setting. Developed and implemented behavior plans and rules for youths. Performed routine inspections in the group home for damage and faulty equipment.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice
06.2003 - 02.2005
Record and store property of detainees at the facility. Record and store contraband found in facility. Supervised youths in a security setting. Performed and used physical and mechanical restraints. Performed routine security inspections for entire facility. Used computer security system to run entire facility (locks & cameras, etc.). Enforced state and facility discipline programs. Wrote detailed reports on incidents in the facility.