Michael Avila
Roseville,CA
Summary
Driven Terminal Operations Manager specializing in monitoring operations, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance through effective employee engagement. Strong leadership skills facilitate effective team management, while strategic planning abilities enable successful execution of operational goals. Previous work has consistently resulted in improved operational efficiency and enhanced safety standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Terminal Operations Manager
Union Pacific
Roseville
10.2021 - Current
- Helped to drive on time departures and arrivals of trains into the terminal safely and efficiently.
- Using data analysis, helped develop processes to mitigate operational risks and maintain fiscal discipline.
- Instrumental in keeping safe operations through employee engagement and shared experience.
- Have the ability to work with multiple department supervisors to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Be able to make quick effective decisions to mitigate variability to ensure execution of transportation plan.
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific
Roseville, CA
01.2015 - Current
- Operated locomotives efficiently along designated routes and schedules.
- Conducted safety inspections before and after each trip to ensure compliance.
- Communicated with dispatchers to coordinate train movements and resolve issues.
- Operated trains over multiple territory types including heavy grade.
Education
Fresno High School
Fresno Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Fresno City College
Fresno, CASkills
- Data analysis
- Operational risk management
- Safety compliance
- Transportation planning
- Employee engagement
- Self starter
- Strong leadership
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Decision making
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Terminal Operations Manager
Union Pacific
10.2021 - Current
Locomotive Engineer
Union Pacific
01.2015 - Current
Fresno High School
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
Fresno City College