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Paul Levasseur Jr

Thorndale,PA

Summary

Track Manager Highly motivated with comprehensive experience in process improvement, quality assurance and manufacturing. Exceptionally talented at investigating and identifying and addressing technical issues. Dynamic professional possessing excellent planning, executing and monitoring capabilities. Motivated Track Manager with background in rack renewal. Outstanding record of goal achievement meeting production, quality and personnel management standards. Over 14 years in track maintenance experience.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Asst Production Engineer

Amtrak, TLS
Philadelphia, PA
06.2016 - Current
  • Oversee replacement of track, ties, ballast, and installation of new track components
  • Responsible for managing high complex capital construction projects with TLS group.
  • Supervised entire production process.
  • Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
  • Manage 135 people within 7 groups
  • Actively listened to employees, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to mid-level management.

Track Manager

Pan Am Railways
Deerfield, Ma
09.2009 - 03.2016
  • Maintaining men and track for East Deerfield yard in Deerfield, Ma. to increase freight train movement.
  • Increase tracks from class 1 to class 5 from Springfield, Ma to Vermont boarder
  • Maintaining men and track in Plainville, Ct. to keep freight trains running.
  • Maintaining Track inspection records with no Federal Railroad Administration defects for 5 years.

Track Laborer

Pan Am Railways
Waterville, ME
07.2008 - 09.2009
  • Used hand, power tools and equipment to clean up around tracks and complete important repairs to achieve maintenance targets.
  • Set machines to make accurate and precise adjustments to various track parts for durability, functionality and safe operations.
  • Repaired damaged track parts and welded new components to existing parts.
  • Patrolled assigned track sections so damaged or broken tracks could be located and reported.

Route Delivery Driver

Pine State Trading
Augusta, ME
04.2007 - 07.2008
  • Inspected and loaded delivery trucks and picked up customer returns.
  • Maintained trucks while in use and inspected vehicles and mechanical tools before and after long haul drives.
  • Received, counted and inspected inventory for delivery.
  • Managed over 20 customer accounts per day.
  • Planned daily rounds to determine most efficient way to satisfy customers.

Automotive Sales Consultant

Various
Vancouver, WA
03.1999 - 04.2007
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant services for their vehicle needs.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic·
  • Drafted sales contracts and warranty documents to facilitate sales transactions.
  • Assisted with vehicle appraisals and location of desired vehicles for purchase.
  • Negotiated and finalized used car pricing and contract terms.
  • Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
  • Built relationships with customers to establish long-term business growth.

Carvery Scout

US Army
Worldwide, Worldwide
09.1986 - 03.1999
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various situations.
  • Increased strength, and agility through physical fitness.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage learning objectives.
  • Responsible for Millions of dollars in Military equipment.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity

Education

Norac Rules Class / RWP / AMT II / MW1000 -

Railroad Continuing Education
Philadelphia, PA
2015

Military First Responder (combat Life Saver) -

Military First Responder
Germany
1993

Primary Leadership Development Course. -

Primary Leadership Development Course.
Ft Indiantown Gap PA.
1991

Military 19D Cavalry -

19D Cavalry Training
Ft Knox KY
12.1986

High School Diploma -

Lawrence High School
Fairfield, ME
06.1986

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Team Building
  • Production planning and control
  • Quality assurance
  • Cost reduction
  • Basic maintenance
  • Safety
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Team Supervision
  • Documentation preparation
  • Safety operation procedures
  • Taking inventory

Timeline

Asst Production Engineer

Amtrak, TLS
06.2016 - Current

Track Manager

Pan Am Railways
09.2009 - 03.2016

Track Laborer

Pan Am Railways
07.2008 - 09.2009

Route Delivery Driver

Pine State Trading
04.2007 - 07.2008

Automotive Sales Consultant

Various
03.1999 - 04.2007

Carvery Scout

US Army
09.1986 - 03.1999

Norac Rules Class / RWP / AMT II / MW1000 -

Railroad Continuing Education

Military First Responder (combat Life Saver) -

Military First Responder

Primary Leadership Development Course. -

Primary Leadership Development Course.

Military 19D Cavalry -

19D Cavalry Training

High School Diploma -

Lawrence High School
Paul Levasseur Jr