Sylvia Rivera
Jacksonville
Summary
Highly motivated and talented professional seeking to obtain a part-time position where I can exercise my experience and skills.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Systems Manager
CSX Transportation
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed availability and maintenance of communication equipment to support efficient train operations.
- Coordinated regular meetings with equipment vendors to evaluate purchasing needs and collaboratively resolve equipment-related concerns.
- Oversaw inventory management to ensure repair facilities maintained adequate stock of materials for timely equipment repairs.
- Managed purchasing of communications equipment to enhance operational capabilities within established budget limits.
- Lead cross-functional teams in troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues.
- Cultivated and managed vendor relationships to enhance service delivery efficiency.
Project Manager
CSX Transportation
09.2017 - 10.2023
- Compiled and delivered monthly project status reports and schedules for signal train equipment to management team.
- Developed strategic plans to replace outdated signal equipment in high-priority locations.
- Analyzed weekly spending to identify significant or erroneous expenditures across all assigned projects.
- Oversaw execution of assigned capital projects to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Developed and implemented project plans, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance standards.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
Amazon
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Executed product selection and packing for customer orders in a high-volume, physical environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize picking and packing processes
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
Positive Train Control Manager
CSX Transportation
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Directed a team of 25 employees in the installation of government-mandated positive train control equipment to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated ordering and dispatch of equipment to specified locations for operational readiness.
- Managed accurate input of payroll data to ensure timely employee payments.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to align goals, share best practices, and drive accountability.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Communications Specialist
CSX Transportation
10.1997 - 09.2014
- Serviced and repaired communications equipment to ensure seamless train operations.
- Managed inventory and ordered critical parts to ensure timely repair of communications equipment.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01.2006
Associate Degree - Electronics Engineering
Herzing University
Birmingham, Alabama01.1990
Skills
- Proficient in computer applications
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Client support
- Effective time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective multitasking
- Analytical problem-solving
- Analytical decision making
- Microsoft proficiency
- Problem-solving proficiency
- Collaborative teamwork
- Analytical problem-solving
- Detail-oriented approach
- Effective organizational skills
- Strong verbal communication
Accomplishments and Accolades
Received Federal Communications Commission license
Timeline
Field Systems Manager
CSX Transportation
10.2023 - 01.2026
Fulfillment Center Warehouse Associate
Amazon
05.2020 - 09.2021
Project Manager
CSX Transportation
09.2017 - 10.2023
Positive Train Control Manager
CSX Transportation
09.2014 - 09.2017
Communications Specialist
CSX Transportation
10.1997 - 09.2014
Bachelor Degree - Business Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate Degree - Electronics Engineering
Herzing University