William Shinn
Bismarck
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and Conductor/Engineer with over 16 years at BNSF Railway, showcasing expertise in heavy equipment and safety protocols. Excelled in enhancing communication, fostering team compliance, and maintaining zero injury records. Renowned for adeptness in switching cars and operational leadership, blending hard skills with a commitment to teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
US Foods
01.2025 - Current
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
Operations Manager
Midwest Auto Used Parts
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Conductor/Engineer
BNSF Railway
06.2006 - 01.2022
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Safely operated locomotives in yard switching and over the road.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL05-2004
Skills
- 16 years of Class 1 railroad experience
- Knowledgeable switching cars at industries
- Can read switch lists and track bulletins
- Committed to safety
- Heavy equipment experience
- Zero injuries or human factor incidents
- Experience with shift work
- Work well with others
- Delivery logging
- Tractor-trailer driving
- Commercial driving
- Dependable and reliable
Timeline
Delivery Driver
US Foods
01.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Midwest Auto Used Parts
01.2022 - 01.2025
Conductor/Engineer
BNSF Railway
06.2006 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Riverview High School
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