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Ohio, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

● Streamlined daily operations through efficient distribution of fleet locomotives within the southern region, including Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi● Assigned appropriate levels of power per tonnage and managed fuel consumption, while ensuringcompliance with federal standards● Oversaw repair, maintenance, and inspection of 100+ locomotives, ensuring safe operation for all routes ● Ensured that all locomotive inspections were performed on schedule and provided assistance to multipleother departments related to equipment service issues

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

● Spearheaded overall network operations between Ft. Wayne, IN and Chicago, IL, while coordinating and managing daily service commitments to customers● Trained and managed 300 + employees on budgeting, operations management, and strategic planning● Managed hiring processes, interviewed candidates, interacted with unionized employees on daily basis, and handled disciplinary actions● Maintained a positive and safe working environment by conducting onboarding, employee audits, settingrules and regulations, and resolving staff complaints

Borger, Texas, United States

● Managed daily operations and optimized train services in compliance with safety standards while leading 30 members of team● Assessed and evaluated 20+ transportation, 5 engineering, and 4 mechanical employees to enhance staff productivity● Maintained 10+ trains to ensure peak operating condition and reduced operational, maintenance and fuel costs by over 30% by employing efficacious strategies resulting in an operating ratio of 53% or less● Implemented new methods for reducing turnaround time for trains, resulting in a 100% increase in on-time performance● Maintained a positive and safe working environment by conducting hiring, onboarding, employee audits,setting rules and regulations, and resolving staff complaints

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Coordinated with 5 carriers for freight movement● Managed 150+ employees across field operations