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MATTHEW WHEELER

South Bend,IN

Summary

Proficient and decisive production leader knowledgeable about railroad practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at managing assets, controlling costs, serving customers, developing people and keeping employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance. Seeking to leverage fast-paced work ethic and problem solving skills to help grow and meet future demands as a manager within Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

SUPERVISOR oF TRACK INSPECTION

Norfolk Southern Railway
Elkhart, IN
09.2020 - Current
  • Inspected in-progress and completed rail projects, checking for FRA guidelines, worker safety and best-in-class final results.
  • Worked closely with opposing departments to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
  • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.

SUPERVISOR OF TRACK INSPECTION

Norfolk Southern Railway
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 09.2020
  • To oversee extensive track maintenance projects.
  • Conducted routine inspections for compliance with federal guidelines.
  • Collaborated with foreign railroad leaders to direct workflow and operations.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring.

ASSISTANT TRACK SUPERVISOR

Norfolk Southern Railway
Conway, PA
07.2018 - 12.2019
  • Performed routine inspections in accordance with FRA regulations.
  • Delegated daily tasks, monitor progress and manage performance of employees.
  • Supervised team member performance to meet company deadlines and requirements.

TRACK SUPERVISOR TRAINEE - INTERN

Norfolk Southern Railway
Pittsburgh, Pa
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Inspected in-progress and completed projects for best in class result.
  • Supervised teams to make deadlines and requirements.

TRACK SUPERVISOR TRAINEE - INTERN

Canadian National Railway
Conneaut, OH
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Performed track maintenance within track structure such as ballast, ties and rail.
  • Performed light work with heavy rail equipment such as mark IV tamper, regulator, spiker and TKO.

Customer Service

Main Street Cakery
Albion, PA
2012.06 - 2014.09
  • Increased access to inventory by supporting merchandise stocking and search efforts.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Provided expertise on products, including demonstrating features, answering questions, and redirecting objections to highlight positive aspects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - RAIL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2015 - 05.2018

Hobbies

Free weight lifting

Running

Traveling

Hunting

Volunteering

Skills

    Leadership

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Timeline

SUPERVISOR oF TRACK INSPECTION

Norfolk Southern Railway
09.2020 - Current

SUPERVISOR OF TRACK INSPECTION

Norfolk Southern Railway
12.2019 - 09.2020

ASSISTANT TRACK SUPERVISOR

Norfolk Southern Railway
07.2018 - 12.2019

TRACK SUPERVISOR TRAINEE - INTERN

Norfolk Southern Railway
05.2017 - 08.2017

TRACK SUPERVISOR TRAINEE - INTERN

Canadian National Railway
05.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - RAIL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2015 - 05.2018

Customer Service

Main Street Cakery
2012.06 - 2014.09

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