Nicholas Rupelli
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Demonstrates a high level of patience to deal with people and coexist in an environment that thrives on helping others and following protocol. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Locomotive Engineer
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Manhattan, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Operates the locomotive in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations..
- Maintains communication between yard personnel and crew members during switching operations.
- Inspected locomotive daily to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols when dealing with hazardous materials during transport.
- Responded promptly to signals from railroad dispatchers regarding changes in route or schedule.
Direct Support Professional
On Your Mark Inc
Brooklyn, NY
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Education
High School Diploma -
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY06-2015
Skills
- Experience communicating with individuals with disabilities, as well as their families
- Engaged in activities requiring extreme amounts of patience during classes with adults and teenagers with autism
- Worked together with staff to organize an effective lifestyle and schedule for the individuals that we serve
- Endured a 15-month training program to learn how to operate and troubleshoot six different types of locomotives for passenger and freight work, including diesel, electrical trains, and their counterparts
- Drew the entire Long Island Rail Road and was tested on the accuracy of the drawings in order to navigate 700 miles of diverse track
- Highly capable of working well with others in assisting staff with their daily obligations, and brainstorming effective strategies to achieve a collective goal
Languages
Japanese
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Relevant experience and Hobbies
- Over the course of the past decade I have traveled to a variety of tattoo shops around New York collecting tattoos and even visited Japan recently where I got tattooed at Osaka Three Tides.
- I've been interested in the highly respected discipline of the tattoo world since I was about 13 years old. I also spend my time staying close to nature, utilizing meditation and being creative. Recently studying the art of wood working as well as learning Japanese.
- Most recently Christian Cervantes finished a Fu Dog half sleeve on my right arm.
Timeline
Locomotive Engineer
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
08.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
On Your Mark Inc
05.2018 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Borough of Manhattan Community College
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