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Shameka Griffith

Lakeland,FL

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Locomotive Engineer

Road and Rail Services
Mulberry, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Currently Lead of the department I over see the production in the unloading process of the rail cars, and making sure all associates are working safely.
  • Followed applicable safety procedures in responding to emergency conditions and breakdowns.
  • Assisted in coupling and uncoupling cars from train as needed.
  • Inspected locomotive daily to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintained communication between yard personnel and crew members during switching operations.
  • Operated locomotives according to strict delivery and route schedules.
  • Observed track conditions for any obstructions or repairs that may be necessary along route.
  • Followed emergency procedures if derailment or other accidents occurred while operating train.
  • Monitored safety gauges to measure speed, amperage, battery charge, and brake line air pressure.
  • Prepared reports documenting locomotive issues.
  • Communicated via radio with other engineers regarding traffic issues on shared tracks.
  • Conducted brake checks and general inspections before work.

Real Estate Broker

Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty
Celebration, FL
10.2018 - Current
  • Licensed Real Estate Professional with 6 yrs experience in NW Indiana and Florida assisting with Residential Property market, and 2 years of single family property management experience. Skilled communicator who builds positive relationships with buyers, sellers, and team members. Successfully assisted real estate investors with cash purchases, and buyers with new construction homes.
  • Collaborated with other agents or brokers at my firm on joint deals involving multiple parties which required excellent communication skills along with strong organizational abilities.
  • Assisted clients with obtaining financing options that best suited their needs as well as ensuring loan applications were properly completed and submitted.
  • Attended continuing education classes regularly in order maintain up-to-date knowledge about real estate law and industry practices.
  • Acted as intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers during closing of sales.
  • Supervised agents handling real estate transactions.
  • Drafted real estate contracts, purchase agreements, and closing documents according to state regulations.
  • Negotiated between sellers and buyers over property prices and settlement deals.
  • Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Flight Attendant

Spirit Airlines Inc.
Orlando, FL
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Offered answers to passengers' questions and resolved issues that arose during flights.
  • Attended trainings in customer service, conflict resolution techniques and safety procedures to remain current on new requirements and procedures.
  • Assisted passengers during deplaning process by providing directions or other information as requested.
  • Assisted passengers with stowing carry-on luggage in overhead compartments.
  • Enforced FAA and airline rules with passengers in business, economy and first class.
  • Offered help with connecting flights or ground transportation upon arrival at destination airport.
  • Kept cabin neat, clean and professional in appearance.
  • Inspected cabins before and after flights to identify and address problems impacting flight operations, safety or passenger comfort.
  • Greeted passengers, answered questions, and directed them to their seats.

Crane Operator

United States Steel Corporation Gary Works
Gary, IN
11.2004 - 06.2021
  • Verified daily schedules and instructions with project manager prior to beginning work on project.
  • Adjusted controls such as levers, pedals, throttles, brakes, switches and buttons to control crane movement or functions such as hoisting and lowering booms, slewing and traversing cranes on rails, swinging loads horizontally and vertically, extending outriggers, setting up jibs and activating auxiliary hoists.
  • Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
  • Moved and stacked slabs on a continuous cast line.
  • Ensured adherence to safety regulations at all times while operating the crane.
  • Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
  • Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
  • Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.

Education

High School Diploma -

Landmark High
Haines City, FL
05-2000

Timeline

Locomotive Engineer

Road and Rail Services
01.2024 - Current

Flight Attendant

Spirit Airlines Inc.
08.2022 - 12.2022

Real Estate Broker

Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty
10.2018 - Current

Crane Operator

United States Steel Corporation Gary Works
11.2004 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Landmark High
Shameka Griffith