Tami Higginbotham

• Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
• Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers through regular cleaning and monitoring of store conditions.
• Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously during busy periods.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service while handling transactions.
• Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate counts and proper storage of products.
• Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Located merchandise across various stores to address customer needs.
• Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on product information and company policies effectively applying newfound knowledge on the job.
• Worked closely with fellow associates to create a positive work environment, fostering teamwork and mutual support.

• Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
• Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
• Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
• Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
• Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
• Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
• Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
• Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.

• Boosted customer satisfaction rates with precise cuts, meeting their specific requirements for each order.
• Examined cut pieces for defects.
• Troubleshot equipment issues promptly, minimizing disruptions in daily operations while preserving overall equipment lifespan.
• Stacked cut pieces and maintained clean and safe work space.
• Enhanced sawmill productivity by maintaining and operating various cutting equipment with precision.
• Measured timber and drew out lines for cutting.
• Managed saw blade change-outs efficiently, reducing time spent on routine maintenance tasks without sacrificing quality results.
• Cut logs to desired shape and size.
• Mitigated waste generation through careful planning of cuts and efficient use of raw materials.
• Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
• Maximized material utilization by adjusting machine settings according to the size and type of wood being processed.
• Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
• Completed special cuts, grooves and bevels to produce desired looks.
• Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
• Inspected and adjusted saws to establish accurate cutting measures.
• Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.

Responsible for proper performance and handling of locomotive engines, care of equipment and economical use of fuel and supplies.

• Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure the efficient movement of trains within rail yards, optimizing space utilization and minimizing delays.
• Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
• Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
• Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
• Assisted in training new Locomotive Engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal job performance.
• Climbed on and off train cars to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars and remove and replace broken knuckles.
• Strengthened communication between crew members through regular briefings and debriefings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Skillfully operated multiple types of locomotives across diverse terrains, displaying adaptability and flexibility in challenging situations.
• Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
• Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
• Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
• Successfully navigated complex rail networks using detailed maps, GPS technology, and keen observation skills while operating trains in various weather conditions.
• Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
• Demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement by participating in company-wide safety initiatives and attending regular training sessions.
• Promoted a culture of safety by consistently enforcing company policies and procedures for all crew members.
• Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
• Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
• Collaborated with track maintenance teams to identify potential hazards or areas requiring repairs before incidents occurred.
• Observed tracks to detect obstructions such as [Type] and [Type] obstructions.
• Interpreted train orders, signals or railroad rules and regulations that governed locomotive operation.
• Received starting signals from conductors and used controls such as throttles or air brakes to drive electric, steam or gas turbine-electric locomotives.
• Conferred with conductors or traffic control center personnel via radiophones to issue or receive stops, delays or oncoming train information.

• Enhanced plant performance by implementing effective preventive maintenance programs.
• Delivered detailed reports on equipment status, repair needs, completed tasks, inventory levels, meeting objectives set by management.
• Increased overall plant efficiency with thorough inspections and maintenance of machinery and systems.
• Developed comprehensive maintenance schedules to optimize resources and minimize disruption to production.
• Collaborated with other departments to address any process or equipment-related concerns promptly.
• Coordinated with vendors for procurement of necessary parts and services at competitive prices without compromising quality standards.
• Successfully managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
• Managed inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring availability for critical repairs when necessary.
• Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
• Monitored inventory and ordered supplies while adhering to maintenance budget restrictions.
• Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.