Tim Ward
Millington,TN
Summary
Seasoned transportation professional knowledgeable about railway and yard operations. Background overseeing switching, cargo handling and safety needs. Possessing Area of certification and advanced understanding of Area of expertise.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Railroad Conductor
BNSF Railroad
02.2004 - Current
- Recorded logs of train car destinations and contents.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
- Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes.
E4 Specialist
US Army
08.1993 - 06.1997
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
- Developed and managed relationships with key clients and partners to drive growth.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Shelby State Community College
Memphis TnSkills
- Organizational Efficiency
- Minor Repairs
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
Timeline
Railroad Conductor
BNSF Railroad
02.2004 - Current
E4 Specialist
US Army
08.1993 - 06.1997
Associate Of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Shelby State Community College
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