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Sean McCoshen

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Summary

Rail operations professional with track record of overseeing terminal functions and optimizing train movements. Known for strong coordination skills and commitment to maintaining safety and operational standards. Valued for team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and focus on achieving results, ensuring seamless terminal operations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Terminal Trainmaster

BNSF Railway
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed budgets responsibly, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality service delivery.
  • Improved on-time performance with proactive train monitoring and timely communication between departments.
  • Streamlined processes for faster response times, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring efficient procurement of supplies while minimizing waste and optimizing storage space utilization.

Transportation Management Trainee

BNSF Railway
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Responsible for facilitating train movements and overseeing crew performance, contributing to the seamless coordination and safety of railroad operations
  • Certified in rules and regulations, currently undergoing training to manage train operations and supervise crews, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in a Class 1 railroad environment

Logistics Intern

Northern Interstate Construction Inc.
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Developed and implemented a new truck dispatching system, enhancing logistical efficiency and streamlining operations for the construction company's fleet
  • Analyzed and evaluated existing truck dispatch strategies, leading to improved operational effectiveness and better resource allocation
  • Gained hands-on experience in the construction industry through dirt work and rock calculations, while collaborating closely with engineers to support project execution and management

Sales Supervisor

Play It Again Sports
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated merchandise replenishment and merchandise flow from stock room to sales floor
  • Identified potential business opportunities by staying current on industry news and competitor activities
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of company products, services, pricing structures, and market trends

Transportation Intern

BNSF Railway
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with supervisors across transportation, engineering, and mechanical departments to gain comprehensive insights into railroad operations and practices
  • Led a project with a peer to analyze and propose solutions for reducing mechanical dwell time, successfully presenting findings and recommendations to senior supervisors
  • Gained hands-on experience in the railroad industry, contributing to cross-departmental efforts and improving understanding of operational efficiency and problem-solving strategies

Zamboni Driver

University of Minnesota
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted in planning and executing promotional events at ice rink
  • Coordinated with other staff members to ensure smooth transitions between events at ice rink
  • Operated Zamboni ice resurfacer to maintain optimal ice conditions for various events

Education

Bachelor of Science - Transportation And Logistics Management

University of Wisconsin Superior
Superior, WI
05-2024

Skills

  • Strong Decision-Making
  • Adaptability to Change
  • Zamboni Operation
  • Transportation Compliance Awareness
  • Freight Coordination

Accomplishments

Deans List x4

Senior Academic Excellence Award

Logistics & Supply Chain Management Case Competition, sponsored by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Participant 2024


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Terminal Trainmaster

BNSF Railway
01.2025 - Current

Transportation Management Trainee

BNSF Railway
07.2024 - 12.2024

Logistics Intern

Northern Interstate Construction Inc.
05.2024 - 07.2024

Transportation Intern

BNSF Railway
05.2023 - 08.2023

Sales Supervisor

Play It Again Sports
08.2022 - 05.2024

Zamboni Driver

University of Minnesota
10.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Transportation And Logistics Management

University of Wisconsin Superior
Sean McCoshen