Ridge Thornton
Eleanor,WV
Summary
Site supervisor and locomotive engineer/conductor offering 4+ years of experience and strong desire to make positive impact on business operations through skilled service and knowledgeable leadership. Talented communicator, organizer and problem-solver. Well aquatinted with customer service and employee management alongside a very dedicated work ethic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Supervisor - Locomotive Conductor/Engineer
BIP / Cathcart Railway / Guardian Rail
Winfield, WV
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated work schedules and safety meetings with employees and clients.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Performed daily inspections on all equipment related to daily operation.
- Inspections of train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
Delivery Driver
Home City Ice
Milton, WV
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated as a travel driver across 14 separate states throughout my time on the job.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
Thornton Lawn Care
Self Employed
Eleanor, WV
04.2015 - 10.2019
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal and thinning.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage.
Waiter / Dish Tanker
Taste Of Asia Hibachi TM
Teays Valley, WV
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Wrapped silverware and folded napkins according to standard procedures or in requested arrangements.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
Education
GED -
Buffalo High School
Buffalo, WV06.2021
Skills
- Managing Yard Switching
- Train Operations Understanding
- Loading and Unloading Procedures
- Basic Repairs
- Critical Thinking
- Cutting Railcars
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Switching Cars
Certification
- Certified FRA Conductor
- Class B CDL
Timeline
Site Supervisor - Locomotive Conductor/Engineer
BIP / Cathcart Railway / Guardian Rail
02.2022 - Current
Delivery Driver
Home City Ice
01.2021 - 01.2022
Waiter / Dish Tanker
Taste Of Asia Hibachi TM
03.2018 - 01.2021
Thornton Lawn Care
Self Employed
04.2015 - 10.2019
GED -
Buffalo High School