Paula Lashown Abney
2823 NE Adagio Way,OR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operation Supervisor
City of Portland
Portland , OR
05.2022 - Current
- Evaluates Accident investigation and Reports of any type of incident, accident, occurrence
- Guarantees operators perform job duties while giving positive customer service
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Served instrumental role in organizational transformation and implementation and participated in 200 successful large-scale corporate restructurings
- Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity
- Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management
Transit Planner Assistant
City of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed transportation strategies for all transport users
- Assessed bearing of recent building developments on transport system
- Analyzed and interpreting data
- Prepared reports and publication
- Organized and updated Title 6
- Answered clients' questions about purposes and details of financial plans and strategies.
- Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plan.
- Partnered with local organizations to provide specialized financial planning support to diverse populations with unique needs.
Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroads
Linwood, NC
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Maintained strict schedules for passengers and cargo
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes
- Managed over 50 customer orders per day
Light Rail Operator
Hampton Roads Transit
Hampton, VA
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Drove and controlled rail-guided public transportation such as subways, elevated trains and electric-powered streetcars to transport passengers.
- Adhered to FCC regulations when operating streetcar communication systems to announce stops and special circumstances to riders.
- Maximized equipment performance and passenger safety by following company inspection and maintenance protocols and procedures.
- Moved riders to safety by directing emergency evacuation procedures during crisis situations.
- Reported vehicle issues and malfunctions to maintenance department to schedule repair and minimize downtime
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Transported over 300 passengers daily
Assistan Manager
Cinnamon Ridge Group home
Greensboro, NC
2002.08 - 2016.04
- Implemented budgetary monitoring techniques to improve spending habits.
- Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud.
- Monitored contracts and analyzed expenses to facilitate financial objectives.
- I have worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- I have worked within applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- Generated annual budget forecasting information for the owner to see if they could expand group homes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems/Supply Chain
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12.2022
Associate of Arts -
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC05.2020
Skills
- Operational logistics
- Application systems support
- Project Development
- Data Gathering And Analysis
- Transportation Planning
- Code development
- Operation System Software
- ERP Systems
- SAP
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Business Forecasting
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 100 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Affiliations
Capable in both organizational and communication skills. Also possess
exemplary leadership and team collaboration skills.
Timeline
Operation Supervisor
City of Portland
05.2022 - Current
Transit Planner Assistant
City of Gainesville
07.2021 - 06.2022
Conductor
Norfolk Southern Railroads
06.2017 - 08.2021
Light Rail Operator
Hampton Roads Transit
10.2016 - 06.2017
Assistan Manager
Cinnamon Ridge Group home
2002.08 - 2016.04
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems/Supply Chain
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Associate of Arts -
Guilford Technical Community College
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