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Nathan J. Freeland

Maud,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.


Seasoned freight professional knowledgeable about railway and yard operations. Overseeing switching, turn jobs, interchange(s) and safety needs. Vast knowledge in "Hopper, Tank, Gondola, Flat, and Freight Cars".

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer/ Conductor/ Yard Master

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad (DGNO & TNER)
06.2011 - Current
  • Certified Locomotive Engineer and Conductor. With various skills in heavy rail equipment, etc.
  • Improve switching by consistently providing clear and timely communication with Engineer, MYO, and Dispatcher.
  • Enhanced safety measures by strictly adhering to railroad regulations and conducting thorough pre-departure inspections and daily operating bulletins.
  • Contributed to on-time performance by addressing any operational issues or delays with Customers, Management, Dispatcher, and Rail Yards, (UP, KCS, BNSF, and Military). (Daily-Track Condition Summary, UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD)
  • Streamlined communication with all train crew(s), ensuring safe and efficient coordination of train operations.
  • Conducting safety briefings daily with all other train crew(s) and management.
  • Proficient in all FRA, GCOR, AAR, ISO9001, rules and regulations.
  • Worked as the Texarkana Foot Board Yard Master, for over 10-years. Acting as a backup Train Master/ Manager. Safely coordinating train movements in and out of customer facilities. As well as effectively communicating with Class 1 Railroads. Both in switching, interchange, and turns.

Team Leader, Logistics

Nucor Steel
08.2004 - 05.2011
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted training sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
  • Safety Leader, Certified 1G Welder, Forklift, Crane and Saw Operations. Training new team members on safety, operations, set-up of mill equipment, and proper maintenance of equipment. While maintaining efficiency in productivity.
  • Safety Team leader conducting daily safety briefings with team.
  • Assembling of safety teams, to find any overlooked unsafe conditions. To help ensure the safety of everyone. Establish any remedy necessary to correct issues.

Project Coordinator

Consolidated Systems Inc.
01.2001 - 08.2004
  • Coordinating Logistics for facility. To ensure top productivity. Manage production team with strong leadership skills.
  • Organize and sorting of orders to be ran in the most proficient manner.
  • Effectively communicating with shipping department, by phone, email and in person.
  • Maintaining safety procedures daily to execute a safe work environment.


Education

No Degree - Basics+

Trinity Valley Community College
Terrell, TX

Diploma - Honors

Terrell High School
Terrell, TX
05.1991

Skills

  • Rail Service(s) for 10 years
  • Manufacturing Steel Industry skills for 10 years
  • Team Leader
  • Safety Advisor
  • Effective Communications Skills

Timeline

Engineer/ Conductor/ Yard Master

Genesee & Wyoming Railroad (DGNO & TNER)
06.2011 - Current

Team Leader, Logistics

Nucor Steel
08.2004 - 05.2011

Project Coordinator

Consolidated Systems Inc.
01.2001 - 08.2004

No Degree - Basics+

Trinity Valley Community College

Diploma - Honors

Terrell High School

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