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Boston, MA

Executive Transportation and Supply Chain Consultant focusing on North American and International Freight and Passenger/Commuter Railroads. Specific focus on Network Operations Planning and Optimization of train scheduling, dispatching, crews and equipment to improve network performance. Recent projects include the development and application of Rail.

Greater Boston Area

While at MBCR, I have developed a strategic plan to increase commuter train speeds to reduce transit time on the Worcester mainline. The program first phase was implemented in April 2013 with the introduction of two April Express trains. We are currently designing new schedules to increase service frequency as we increase speed on the line. Oversight of.

Fort Worth, TX

As Associate Vice President of HDR - my position was responsible for the development of a Strategic Plan for the Freight Rail Market Sector Proactice - a North American and global practice. Engangements pursued and completed included consulting for both private/public railroads and public sector agencies

Leader of BNSF Merchandise Business Unit Service Design & Performance team. This department develops all train plans for 500+ daily trains operating over a 32,000 mile network in 28 states and 2 Providences of Canada. Train design employs 350 yards and terminals making 6,000 blocks for the movement of 70,000 new rail car trips per week. The Analysis team.

As Executive Vice President of Pacer Stacktrain, I established a new Strategic Planning Group to manage the company’s Key Objective Program for 2002 and 2003. The Program focused on development of new Intermodal transportation products for services inter and intra Mexico. The program also focused on the reduction of Intermodal terminal operating costs and.

San Francisco Bay Area

Vice President – Transportation Services PracticeDirected consulting practice for clients in trucking, railway operations and maritime shipping. Engagements included trade flow analysis from the Asian/Pacific rim to USA. Assessed distribution networks for the LA region. Developed the 2020 Master Plan forecasts for the Ports of Los Angles and Long Beach and.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Directed the development of CSX strategic network plans (post-Conrail acquisition years 2000-2005). Identified opportunities to leverage core route efficiencies and restructure 30% of the overall network. Designed and applied analytical routines to prioritize expenditure of capital funds to improve railroad operations and lower system operating cost..

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Supervised and managed the development of CSX Transportation’s train profiles, freight car blocks and freight car disposition rules. Accountable for car hire budget of $ 250 M. Implemented Conrail acquisition operating plan. Design plans for new Intermodal hubs network between Chicago and New York City. Overall plans resulted in capturing 70% of former.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Implemented Operational Re-Engineering Program initiatives and provided oversight to Quality Process Management System that monitored daily operating performance in 40 railway terminals. Results of PMS initiatives: 30% reduction in car dwell time and 15% improvement in transit speeds. Improved shipment delivery performance by 25%.

Greater Detroit Area

Managed railroad operations located in Michigan, Ohio and Ontario Canada. Supervised 2,000 employees and managed a $ 200 M annual budget. Prototype new short haul Intermodal train service between Chicago and Detroit. Launched initiatives to improve train performance, yard operations and employee safety. Achieved a reduction of human factor derailments by.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Established advance technical group responsible for design and development of railway operations analytical routines and computer based network models such as train scheduling, frieght car blocking, yard optimizations and revenue yield management

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Developed Technology Plan for CSX Centralized Dispatching Center. Implemented new Train Management system for freight car shipment tracking that provided CSX customers with state-of-industry shipment services.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Selected by Presidential Executive Commission for the White House Fellowship. Assisted the Vice President as a Special Assistant for Domestic Policy. Developed position papers and briefing documents that focused on US International Competitiveness. Administered functions to conduct Business Roundtables that hosted Fortune 500 CEOs to meet with the Vice.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Directed rapid development team that designed and prototyped computer based Special Customer Monitoring System. CSX used new system to win new $ 20 M contract to move US mail. Received CSX Corporation’s highest employee honor, the “Chairman’s Award of Excellence” for the successful implementation of the system.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Completed analysis for CSX with respect to probable transcontinental railway mergers. Develop strategy for new market development and comprehensive segmentation analysis to improve revenue yield. Responsible for financial analysis of various Short-line transactions

Hamlet, North Carolina

Directed shift operations at 2,100 freight car/day hump yard. Received Hostler Helper Certification. Learned operating culture.

Greater Atlanta Area

Summer Internship with Norfolk Southern while attending Harvard Business School. Assisted development of a new material management system for the recently combined Norfolk Western and Southern railroads. System objective to reduce cost of carrying inventory achieved.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Supervised and directed construction forces for Rail Welding Facility – Atlanta, GA, Maintenance Equipment Facility – Charlotte, NC, and new connecting main tracks in East St. Louis and Demopolis, AL. All projects supervised completed on time and within allocated project budgets.

Master Business Administration, Business, Finance, Logisitics, Second Year'S Honors - Top 15% Of Class

Activities and Societies: HBS Transportation Club - involved member supporting club initatives HBS CEO Forums - coordinated guest.

B Civil Engineering, Rail, Transportation And Urban Planning, 3.80

Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma - first year's honors Chi Epsilon - Engineering Honor Society President Student Chapter for the.