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Georgia

Coached, mentored, trained, and counseled subordinates on professional development, growth, training options, task and project assignments; managed performance improvement plans, evaluation reports, and awards as well as disciplinary and conduct behavior reports for department. Managed the operations of organization in support of over 2,000 staff across five states and two U.S. territories; managed an operating budget of over $17M, resulting in the cost saving of 5% in purchases, distribution of equipment, supplies, and operational costs. Implemented process improvements, automation initiatives that transformed the delivery of all administrative actions from days to hours. Assigned and reviewed projects in the areas of administration, personnel management, training and logistics. Advised and reported to Executive Leadership on all matters related to operations and personnel including training, communications, safety, health and welfare of employees, process improvement recommendations, needs and risk analysis, resource procurement, and cost reduction initiatives.

Greater Atlanta Area

Manage daily terminal operations by managed contract employees, enforcing railroad rules and regulations for the safety of employees and maintain efficient operations. Conducted daily safety briefings with train crews to ensure their safety and solve any safety issues; provided staff members with a purpose, direction, and motivation daily. Scheduled and planned train operations to ensure the safe and efficient movement of freight. Built strong relationships with customers to ensure their satisfaction of service; efforts resulted in receiving the JD Power Service Award for exceptional customer service in 2016. Maintained accurate inventory of rail cars within the yard, customer’s facilities, and cars enroute to ensure an accurate plan to and from the customer location. Responsible for over $9M in freight and rail equipment.

Greater Atlanta Area

Project Manager for kitchen and bath remodels, custom cabinetry, doors and window installations, flooring, and appliance installations. Identified client needs, prioritized tasks, and purchased required materials. Coordinated crews to increase efficiency and maximize productivity. Guaranteed structural and esthetic integrity of all finished projects. Increased efficiency of removal of personal property prior to project start, resulting in faster start up time and decrease in overhead associated with downtime. Executed recycle program by sourcing buyers for unwanted furniture and cabinetry, decreasing cost of overhead expenses.

Tampa

Led the planning, budgeting and direction of all construction projects. Experience in full on-site construction management, effectively schedule, monitor, and inspect all work from start to project completion. Managed projects upwards of $1M and scheduling with customers and contractors to ensure accurate project completion; guaranteed customer satisfaction on each project to gain customers trust. Managed on average 10 ongoing projects coinciding between customers and contractors to ensure accuracy and thorough understanding of each project. Designed and supervised the leadership and skills training program from planning through completion resulting in the certification of over 100 personnel and over 25 cross functional leaders; maintained a 100% ‘task accomplished’ rating throughout the company.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Geography

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Health Science