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MICHAEL SELBY

Victorville,CA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Location Supervisor

Harbor Rail Services Of California
02.2022 - Current

I have developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction. I have streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities. I Controlled location operational expenses and maintained budgets through balance of profit promotion. and cost control. On a daily basis I successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability. I have set and established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones. As a location supervisor I have recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement. Supervise employees and get daily tasks done in timely manner. Go above and beyond for customer to maintain positive relationships. Operate locomotive in safe manner spot cars to get loaded and ship cars out for customer. On a daily basis I have defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members. Supervise employees daily and hold to the highest standard. Supervise employees daily to make sure operating procedures and safety procedures are being followed. I have successfully trained and guided employees to achieve higher standards of properly training them. As location supervisor I have organized training sessions to help better achieve better skill sets while also instilling morale and motivation to enhance employees job performance. I have Coordinated training sessions with employees and took ideas they have given me. I have prepared work orders for employees and provided guidance on how to improve daily work to work in a fast and safe manner.

Railroad Conductor

BNSF Railroad
01.2013 - 02.2020

Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and
for regular maintenance requirements. Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement. Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices. Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes. Made public announcements on routes and delays. Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions. Used strong communication skills to direct multiple musicians in rehearsals and performances. Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes. Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions. Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.

Merchandise Execution Associate

The Home Depot Inc
07.2012 - 12.2012

Conducted regular store audits to verify compliance with company policies. Analyzed customer feedback and shopper trends to inform display designs. Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color. Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives. Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations. Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products. Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays. Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities. Computed material costs to align with operating budget, practicing economic measures. Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor. Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock. Implemented sales strategies to generate leads and maximize profit margins. Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at 6 locations by following established planograms. Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business. Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.

Water Support Technician

United States Marine Corps
07.2008 - 08.2012

As an NCO I have Successfully supervised 20 Marines under my charge over a period of 3 years as a Noncommissioned officer. I have Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms. Multiple times I have prepared teams for combat operations by bringing in and effectively training top talent. Surveyed company overall health and preparedness. Upheld Marine to the Marine Corps dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance. Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations. While under distress reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats. Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps. Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment. Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons. Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $2,000,000.00. Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls. Documented insurgent behavior and activities in logbooks. I have responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid. Interviewed insurgents to obtain information and evidence. Conducted physical searches of insurgents and premises in search of weapons and contraband. Created and maintained positive relationships with insurgents to build rapport and trust. Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband. Conducted security checks of insurgents and living areas. Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command. Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success. Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon. Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings. Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control. Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests. Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans. Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents. Patrolled and monitored premises in Military vehicles and by foot. Examined control points of base and gates to verify security. Analyzed terrain to identify advantageous positions for operations. Deployed countermeasures to repel enemy assaults. Led Marines through successful engagements with enemy forces. Established defensive positions during hostile engagements. Applied first aid to squad members at camps and on battlefield. I have gone on multiple guided night patrols to search for enemy forces. As Platoon Sergeant I have intervened between Marines before a fight could break out between two individuals. While standing Duty at the barracks I have the restrictive barracks rooms for Marines on Suicide watch and documented all information needed correctly in the logbook. I have trained and guided Individuals in the Marine corps to achieve higher standards. While serving overseas I have identified security weaknesses while standing post and informed superiors about weaknesses. I have organized and executed training exercises on emergency situations. I have participated and coordinated security details interior and exterior patrolling allowing no entries unless individuals have the proper credentials to access that area. I have prepared multiple incident reports on unusual incidents while standing as the duty officer of the main control point of the base. As a patrol leader I have given safety briefings to individuals under my charge and provide feed back on a safe environment. During head counts for Marines on restriction and suicide watch I have logged incidents into confidential log books and notified my higher command of incidents of unusual behavior. As a non commissioned officer I have escorted individuals for medical appointments due to the individual needing escorts for being high risk. As a platoon sergeant I have provided instructions to indivuduals under my charge how to complete tasks according to policy and procedures. I have had incidents with marines under my charge I have had to call medica services for indivuduals under distress for attempted suicide. After medical service was called prepared a through search of individuals living quarters and documented what I have found. As a patrol leader while serving overseas I have assisted in restraining insurgents that were resisting in being detained for questioning. I have prepared multiple disciplinary reports for incidents that were against policy and procedure per the Marine Corps. Multiple times I have taken corrective action to prevent physical altercations between individuals. I have identified security weaknesses in entry control points and provided recommendation to the officer in charge for the proper corrective action to be taken. I have assisted with completion of training for emergencies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Washington High School
Colton, CA
2008

Skills

  • Organizational Strengths
  • Team Supervision
  • Meeting Deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety Awareness
  • Mental Toughness
  • Active Listening
  • Building Morale
  • Maintaining Security
  • Leadership Strengths
  • Daily Logs
  • Unit Readiness
  • Briefing Leadership
  • De-Escalating Conflicts

Certification

Certificate of HVAC, San Joaquin Valley College Hesperia, CA

Certificate of Electrical Technology, San Joaquin Valley College Ontario, CA

Certificate of Industrial Maintenance Technician, San Joaquin Valley College Ontario, CA

CPR First Aid Certified

Forklift Certified

EPA 608 Universal Certified

OSHA 10

Timeline

Location Supervisor

Harbor Rail Services Of California
02.2022 - Current

Railroad Conductor

BNSF Railroad
01.2013 - 02.2020

Merchandise Execution Associate

The Home Depot Inc
07.2012 - 12.2012

Water Support Technician

United States Marine Corps
07.2008 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

Washington High School

Certificate of HVAC, San Joaquin Valley College Hesperia, CA

Certificate of Electrical Technology, San Joaquin Valley College Ontario, CA

Certificate of Industrial Maintenance Technician, San Joaquin Valley College Ontario, CA

CPR First Aid Certified

Forklift Certified

EPA 608 Universal Certified

OSHA 10

MICHAEL SELBY