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Samuel Werede

oklahoma city,OKLAHOMA

Summary

Experienced and safety-focused Streetcar Operator with over 5 years of proven performance in public transit operations. Recognized for outstanding service, commitment, and dedication while working with Herzog, including during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Holds a 3-year Certificate of Excellence in Safety for maintaining a flawless, accident-free record and demonstrating exceptional awareness and professionalism. Known for delivering reliable, punctual service with a strong focus on passenger safety, communication, and customer care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Streetcar Operator

Herzog Transit Services Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2020 - Current
  • This position is responsible for the operation of the streetcar in a safe and efficient manner within established rules, schedules, regulations, procedures and providing professional and courteous customer service.
  • Reports for duty at the Streetcar Maintenance Facility or any other designated location along the system in the prescribed uniform with a neat and well-groomed appearance.
  • New hires should expect to work late nights, weekends and holidays exclusively as seniority dictates.
  • Maybe required to work on an “on-call” basis.
  • New hires must successfully complete provided training programs for operating rules, track access, standard operating procedures, safety, vehicle operations, minor-troubleshooting and basic customer service.
  • May work with maintenance of manufacturers to provide movement of the Streetcars within the yard and shop area and on the mainline or mainline extension(s) for vehicle testing and operations training.
  • Act as incident commander as needed until relieved.
  • Informs Dispatchers or Route Supervisors of operating status of equipment and any observed defects.
  • Perform pre-departure inspection in accordance with established procedures for streetcar preparation for service and reports to supervisory staff all operational hazards.
  • Observes and immediately report reports to supervisory staff all operational hazards.
  • Observes and reports any defects along the alignment.
  • Receives and transmits messages through handheld or Streetcar onboard messaging system.
  • Prepares trip reports and defect reports upon completion of duty.
  • Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
  • Other duties as assigned.

OR Lead Supervisor

OU Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2016 - 06.2020
  • Supervises the necessary resources needed for the Environmental Services department under their control and makes recommendations to hiring, promoting and annual staff performance reviews.

• Supervises a waste program that separates, packages and disposes of all waste according to all regulations.

• Performs quality improvement initiatives under direction of EVS manager. Conducts rounding activities to ensure environmental hygiene in all areas assigned. Prepares necessary reporting to manager(s) and document results. • Manages the bed tracking system and ensure EVS response times are achieved. Prepare reports to document results, collaborating with the EVS manager to develop improvement activities.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the cleaning and disinfection principles and requirements, proper chemical, equipment usage, and labor requirements for maintenance of furniture, furnishings, interior finishes for all areas of responsibility.

• Provides oversight of inventories, usage data, and ordering of consumable supplies and equipment repairs.

• Prepares master work and time schedules, under the direction of the Manager, coordinating vacation and holiday time and reviewing daily adjustments in the work schedule.

Marketing Manager

ANYPOL LIMITED COMPANY
Ethiopia
11.2014 - 10.2015

· Develop a business plan and strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.

· Responsible for the performance and development of the sales team

· Prepares action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects

· Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to penetrate new markets

· Assess in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed

· Conducts one-on-one review with all sales team to build more effective communications, understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for the improvement of a sales team on its sales and sales activities performance.

· Conducts one to one review with all sales team to build more effective communication to understand training and development needs and to provide insight for the important of a sales team quality sales and sales activity performance.

Marketing Manager (Par Time)

GIFT REAL ETATE PVT.LTD. COMPANY
Ethiopia
10.2014 - 02.2015

· Manage and co-ordinate all marketing, advertising and promotionl staff and activities.

· Conduct market research to determine market condition and competition information.

· Develop and implement marketing plans and projects.

· Monitor review and report on all marketing activities results.

· Determine and manage the marketing budget.

· Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.

· Develop pricing strategies.

· Create Marketing presentation.

· Liaise with media and advertising.

· Collaborate with the sales function.

Monitor industry baset practices

Senior Sales Consultant

ANYPOL LIMITED COMPANY
Ethiopia
08.2010 - 10.2014

· Enhances sales staff accomplishment and competence by planning delivery of solutions answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members teaching improved processes monitoring team members

· Services existing accounts obtaining and establishment new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call or existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.

· Adjusts contents of sales presentation by studding the type of sales outlets or trade factors.

· Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of details.

· Submits orders by referring to price less and product literatures

· Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports such as daily call reports, weakly work plan and monthly and annual territory analyses

· Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems developing solution preparing reports making recommendations to management.

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks participating in professional

· Provide listing records by maintaining records on area and customer sales

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Sales Representative

ANYPOL LIMITED COMPANY
Ethiopia
07.2007 - 07.2009

· Establish develops and maintain business relationship with current customer and prospective customers in the assignment territory /marketing segment to generate new business for the organization services.

· Makes telephone calls and person visit and fill presentation to the existing prospective customers.

· Develops clear and effective written professional for current and prospective customers.

· Create and manage customer value plan for existing customer highlighting profit share and value opportunities.

· Plan and organize personal sales strategy by maximizing the return on time investment for the territory.

· Supplies management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems interests complicating activities and potential for new products and services.

Market Research and Development Head

CENTURY GENERAL TRADING PLC
Ethiopia
04.2006 - 06.2007

· Meeting and listing with clients to negotiate and agreed research projects.

· Preparing briefs and commissioning research

· Formulating a plan, proposal and presenting in to the client by senior management

· Writing and managing the distribution of services and questionnaires

· Briefing interviews and resources

· Liaising with and managing survey staff

· Monitoring the progress of research projects

· Written developed reports and presenting results.

· Advising clients, senior management in how to best use research findings

· Managing budges

Sales Person

TECHNOSTYLE PLC
Ethiopia
09.2005 - 07.2006

· Generate quality leads

· Source and develop client referrals.

· Prepare sales action plan strategies

· Schedule sales activities

· Develop and maintain a customer data base

· Develop and maintain sales and promotional materials

· Negotiate with clients

· Prepare and present sales contracts.

· Carryout market research and surveys.

· Participate in sales events

· Respond to sales inquires and concerns by phone electronically or in person.

· Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationship follow up on sales activates

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration And Development Managment

Addis Ababa University
Ethiopia
07-2012

Diploma - Marketing Management

Unity University
Ethiopia
08-2004

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Safety compliance

Certification

Certificate, Life & Non-life Insurance Sales Agent, 12/2012

Ethiopian Institute of Financial Studies - Ethiopia

Certificate, Streetcar Operator, 06/2020

HERZOG Transit Service, Inc. - Oklahoma City

Timeline

Streetcar Operator

Herzog Transit Services Inc.
03.2020 - Current

OR Lead Supervisor

OU Medicine
06.2016 - 06.2020

Marketing Manager

ANYPOL LIMITED COMPANY
11.2014 - 10.2015

Marketing Manager (Par Time)

GIFT REAL ETATE PVT.LTD. COMPANY
10.2014 - 02.2015

Senior Sales Consultant

ANYPOL LIMITED COMPANY
08.2010 - 10.2014

Sales Representative

ANYPOL LIMITED COMPANY
07.2007 - 07.2009

Market Research and Development Head

CENTURY GENERAL TRADING PLC
04.2006 - 06.2007

Sales Person

TECHNOSTYLE PLC
09.2005 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration And Development Managment

Addis Ababa University

Diploma - Marketing Management

Unity University
Samuel Werede