Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline

Rafi Nawabi

Surrey,BC

Summary

Solution-oriented problem-solver with skills in taking reports and keeping detailed records of regular and emergency situations. Stays alert and focused in emergency situations and makes logical decisions to promote personal and employee safety.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Technician / Operator

Coast Mountain Bus
02.2024 - 10.2025
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
  • Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.

Train Conductor

Cn Rail
09.2018 - 01.2024
  • Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
  • Made public announcements on routes and delays.
  • Performed daily inspections on switches.
  • Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
  • Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.

National Sales Manager

Altig Orlovic
06.2012 - 07.2018
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
  • Predicted shifts in regional and national marketplaces using current industry knowledge to stay ahead of competition.
  • Met with customers to give sales presentations, negotiate contracts and promote services.
  • Drafted comprehensive sales plans and approved budget expenditures to meet project goals.
  • Directed effective hiring, orientation, training, development and retention of sales staff to maximize team performance.
  • Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Queen Elizabeth Secondary, Surrey, BC

CROR - Railway

CN Rail, Winnipeg, MB
12-2018

Skills

  • Implementing safety protocols
  • Foreman briefing
  • Inspecting tickets
  • Switching Vehicles
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Schedule Management
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Pre-Trip Safety Check
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Verbal and written communication

Languages

Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Pashto
Limited Working

Timeline

Technician / Operator - Coast Mountain Bus
02.2024 - 10.2025
Train Conductor - Cn Rail
09.2018 - 01.2024
National Sales Manager - Altig Orlovic
06.2012 - 07.2018
Queen Elizabeth Secondary - High School Diploma,
CN Rail - CROR, Railway
Rafi Nawabi