Reliable Location Manager with positive attitude and dedication to Safety and quality. Experience in leading a railcar repair shop and making sure we are of a safe professional service to California Northern Railroad CNFR, CORP Genesee & Wyoming Inc. andsurrounding customers and Railcar owners. Displaying articulate communication skills, safety practices and effectively partnering with Host railroad to keep inbound and outbound cars moving in a safe efficient manner.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Location Manager
The Andersons/Cathcart-Rail
Westley, CA/ Roseburg, OR
02.2015 - 12.2025
Managed daily activities of carmen, focusing on timely inspections and repairs of railcars.
Implemented training protocols to maintain high standards of performance and safety.
Establishing direction and helping senior management identify resources and developing strategies to stay safe and efficient
Engaging in typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating
Owning safety culture, ensuring a safe work environment and making sure employees, contractors and visitors are briefed and trained in all safe work methods
Developing work schedules, ensuring coverage for all customers and host rail road inbound and outbound railcars
Providing guidance and training to staff, manage and document employee performance and develop associated recommendations
Managed inventory, analyzed operational costs, assisted with monthly revenue targets
Operated standard warehouse equipment to assist with loading and unloading of deliveries
Help sustain a culture that encourages commitment to quality, service and high performance
Knowledge of computer programs and functions including windows, microsoft office, Railcar Rx, Railinc
Type 50 words per minute
Knowledge in Railroad safety
Knowledge in AAR Field Manual and all safety appliances, truck systems, wheels on boxcars, gondolas, hoppers etc.
Education
GED -
Elliott High School
Modesto, CA
06.2008
Skills
Welding Certified
Facilitation
Customer Service
Air Brakes
Experience and Assisting with Class 1 and Class 3 derails