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Lucedale, Mississippi, United States

Mississippi, United States

Manage and foresee all aspects of control room operations, dryer, furnace, and WESP (DFW) process areas.Lead, train, and mentor team members to perform at high levels to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently.Continuously improving operating techniques and processes to increase production and reduce unnecessary downtime.Forecast and manage inventory of spare parts to maintain necessary stock levels.Constantly monitor and analyze performance metrics and KPI's, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.Manage and adhere to DFW departmental budget.Lead and manage DFW operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.Conduct regular team performance evaluations to provide positive feedback, identify areas for improvement, and develop action plans for growth.Continuously improving operational procedures and efficiency through ongoing evaluation of existing practices, incorporating feedback from team members and adopting industry best practices.

Louisa, Virginia, United States

Utilized GPS technology for efficient data collection, expediting the completion of fieldwork assignments. Conducted topographic surveys to support land development projects, resulting in successful completion within deadlines. Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.*Laid off during Covid pandemic - workforce reductions*

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Roadmaster for 4 years.Track foreman for 5 1/2Oversee, coordinate, plan and execute all operations of the engineering MOW department on my assigned territory from New Orleans, LA - Ocean Springs, MS. Manage all work crews on a day to day basis to inspect, maintain, repair, and build new and existing railroad tracks, road crossings, and track components. Lead and enforce compliance in FRA,DOT, on track worker/operating rules, company’s safety policies/procedures, and regulations to all personnel working on my territory, both direct reports and contractors. Investigate derailments, reenactments/root cause analysis and track notes.Adhere to and maintain monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets.Hire, train and mentor all employees. Manage employee payroll, overtime, and daily work assignments. On call 24/7 to respond to any emergency, customer complaint or public concern.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Louisiana State University - Shreveport’s chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)..

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Business

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