Verne Woods
Riverview,Florida
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL A Truck Driver
CRST Dedicated
Cedar Rapids, IA
07.2021 - 06.2026
- Operated commercial vehicles across designated routes safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Maintained accurate logbooks detailing hours of service and vehicle maintenance.
- Delivered and picked up medical records, lab specimens and medications to and from hospitals and other medical facilities.
Locomotive Engineer
CSX Transportation
Tampa, Florida
07.2010 - 06.2021
- Directed safe and efficient freight movement on network rail system from assigned designations.
- Ensured each trip adhered to safety protocols and operating rules.
Commercial Services manager
Connor and Company
Indianapolis, IN
08.2004 - 07.2010
- Responsible for developing and growing the commercial services division by working toward company predetermined sales goals.
- This includes initiating and closing sales leads and managing the activities of each account to ensure time schedules and profit margins are met.
- Responsible for selecting, training, evaluating, and supervising all field personnel directly involved in each of my division's projects.
Maintenance Manager
Sexton Companies
Indianapolis, Indiana
03.2002 - 06.2004
- Maintained all maintenance requirements for apartments and facilities to meet company standards.
- Scheduled and managed six in-house service technicians as well as any additional subcontractors needed to get the job done.
Process Consultant
Proudfoot Consulting
Palm Beach, Florida
04.2001 - 02.2002
- Conducted business reviews and developed PowerPoint presentations that highlighted their inefficiencies in each and every work process and position.
- Recommended and implemented process improvements, which usually resulted in millions of dollars in capital investment savings.
- Ensured that various positions in the company were being utilized and worth the amount of capital designated towards it.
Shift Manager
Power Logistics
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.1999 - 04.2001
- Responsibilities included total operations on second shift, including safety enforcement and personnel issues related to my shift.
- Held nightly production meetings with all 75 employees discussing safety and production company goals and company announcements.
Assistant Store Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
Greenwood, Indiana
07.1996 - 05.1999
- Managed lawn and garden and electrical departments, ensuring optimal inventory and merchandising.
- Ordered, scheduled associates, and developed & coached department managers daily.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart Supercenter
Bentonville, Arkansas
05.1992 - 06.1996
- Managed daily store operations by supervising associates and ensuring high-quality customer service.
- Oversaw store operations in manager's absence and provided daily coaching to department associates.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Professional Pilot, Business Management
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IndianaSkills
- Railway Operations
- Rail Transportation
- Safety Protocols
- Operational safety
- Route planning
- Logistics management
- Project Management
- Management
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Outlook
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
Languages
English
Timeline
CDL A Truck Driver
CRST Dedicated
07.2021 - 06.2026
Locomotive Engineer
CSX Transportation
07.2010 - 06.2021
Commercial Services manager
Connor and Company
08.2004 - 07.2010
Maintenance Manager
Sexton Companies
03.2002 - 06.2004
Process Consultant
Proudfoot Consulting
04.2001 - 02.2002
Shift Manager
Power Logistics
05.1999 - 04.2001
Assistant Store Manager
Lowe's Home Improvement
07.1996 - 05.1999
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart Supercenter
05.1992 - 06.1996
Bachelor's of Science - Professional Pilot, Business Management
Indiana State University