Shannon Brown
Knoxville,IL
Summary
Hardworking and reliable individual with strong ability in safety and production. Offering leadership, dependability and a positive attitude. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Truckdriver
Lockwood Construction and Excavating
Knoxville , IL
04.2024 - Current
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
Highway Maintainer Snowbird
IDOT
Knoxville , IL
11.2022 - Current
- Operated heavy equipment, including snow plows, graders, sweepers, and asphalt spreaders.
- Set up temporary warning signs around construction zones to alert drivers of potential hazards.
- Loaded trucks with supplies needed for daily maintenance operations.
- Cleaned catch basins regularly to keep stormwater runoff flowing properly.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while working on the job site.
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Directed traffic during road construction and maintenance projects to ensure worker and public safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of highways by removing debris, litter, and hazardous materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
- Operated heavy machinery, including graders, loaders, and backhoes, for highway construction and maintenance tasks.
Sorter
UPS
Galesburg , IL
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Loaded letters into automated processing equipment and maintained continuous flow when feeding letters to be sorted.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
- Attached documents such as PO receipts, packing slips and bill of lading to outbound shipments.
Shipping Receiver
Blick Art Materials
Galesburg , IL
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Operated forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move materials within warehouse and to and from shipping vehicle.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Opened and inspected packages received and routed to merchandise stocking or requisitioning department.
- Documented damaged, inaccurate or missing products and reported to management.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
Railroad Track Inspector
BNSF Railway Company
Galesburg , IL
05.2006 - 12.2019
- Oversaw supply and tool inventory and replenished supplies, liaising with vendors to obtain cost-effective pricing.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Inspected completed work to maintain high-standards of finished projects.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill or ability issues.
- Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator
BNSF Railway Company
Galesburg , IL
03.2000 - 05.2006
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Drove tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment efficiently between job sites.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
Railroad Track Laborer
BNSF Railway Company
Galesburg , IL
08.1996 - 03.2000
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Adjusted previously laid track parts to promote long-term maintenance objectives and maintain safety targets.
- Operated hand and hydraulic tools to complete long-lasting repairs to tracks and adjacent areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abingdon High School
Abingdon, IL4 1995
Certificate of Completion - FRA Track Safety Standards
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS06.2000
Certificate of Completion - Track Inspection And Maintenance
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05.2000
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Safety understanding
- Organization
- Supervision
- Planning and coordination
- First Aid/CPR
- Problem resolution
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safe Driving
- Heavy machinery experience
- Class A drivers license with endorsements
Training
- Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Training
- Hazmat
- Security Awareness
- Confined Space
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Training
- Flagger/Traffic Control Training
- Mandatory State of Illinois Disability Survey
- Fall Restraint
- LGBTQIA + Equity and Inclusion
- Ethics Training Program for State Employees and Appointees
- Lock Out Tag Out
- Civilian Response to Active Violence and Critical Incidents
- Chainsaw Safety Training
- Wood Chipper Training
References
Jason Dye - Roadmaster - BNSF Railway Company 308-520-4757
Angel Alvarez - General Foreman - BNSF Railway Company 309-509-0087
Ron Tabb - Human Resources - Blick Art Materials 309-368-6281
Timeline
Truckdriver
Lockwood Construction and Excavating
04.2024 - Current
Highway Maintainer Snowbird
IDOT
11.2022 - Current
Shipping Receiver
Blick Art Materials
02.2021 - 06.2021
Sorter
UPS
10.2020 - 11.2022
Railroad Track Inspector
BNSF Railway Company
05.2006 - 12.2019
Railroad Heavy Equipment Operator
BNSF Railway Company
03.2000 - 05.2006
Railroad Track Laborer
BNSF Railway Company
08.1996 - 03.2000
High School Diploma -
Abingdon High School
Certificate of Completion - FRA Track Safety Standards
Johnson County Community College
Certificate of Completion - Track Inspection And Maintenance
Johnson County Community College
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