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General Manager of Old Augusta RailroadTo plan, coordinate, direct and control all operating activities on the Old Augusta Railroad. Responsible for the safe, efficient and economical operation of the OAR ’s Transportation, Engineering and Mechanical Activities. Also ensure proper utilization of 362 boxcar fleet to control car hire costs. Supply Chain Manager for Leaf River CelluloseOversee and ensure safe, efficient and economical operations of outbound loads from mill to include rail, container and truck. Worked with carriers to ensure equipment capacity mets production demand for on-time shipments to customers.

Executive Officer & Platoon Leader for Alpha Company 106 BSB Support Battalion, supporting the 155th ABCT Brigade. Ensure proper mission is completed by coordinating logistical aspects of mission to ensure proper manpower, equipment and timelines are met to accomplish missions. Current assignment is in Support Operations (SPO) shop as an ammunition officer coordinating distribution of ammunition for the 155th ABCT Brigade.

Handled Operations for the Old Augusta Railroad and Outbound Supply Chain for Leaf River Cellulose to include Rail, Truck & Container traffic.

Managed crew base of locomotive Engineers and conductors on line of road between New Orleans, LA & Atlanta, GA. Conducted engineer check rides, conductor & engineer efficiency tests, safety as well as daily operational issues that arose.

Handled all coordination of transportation for pipe mill with heavy emphasis on rail to ensure proper loading of pipe to reduce damage and meet AAR guidelines. Worked with railroads to ensure car supply met production demand for on-time shipments to customers.

Worked as a Terminal & Line of Road Trainmaster for CSX Transportation in Evansville, IN. terminal, Howell Yard, & the Line of Road between Evansville, IN & Nashville, TN. on the Henderson Subdivision. Managed all aspects of railroad operations to include safety, efficiency testing, derailments & railroad operations.

Conductor/switchman in both yard, line of road & local jobs. Handled daily aspects of railroad operations to ensure customer requirements were met.Locomotive Engineer for both yard, line of road & local jobs. Ensure safe and efficient operation of train. Yardmaster at hump and line of road yard. Ensured safe and efficient operations of yard to met train schedule and trip plan of cars were met.

Machine Gunner in Infantry Company, 3rd Battalion 24th Marine Regiment, 3/24 India Company.