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Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Appointed Florence Assistant Chief through Right of Selection process• Coordinate the response and investigation of accidents, derailments, and injuries or illnesses and prepare reports of the incidents• Direct and coordinate railroad traffic, issue permits and authorities and monitor all rail movements and computerized records of main line activities• Report violations of operating rules and any irregularity relating to the movement of trains• Plan in advance for efficient and effective movement of priority trains, trains containing hazardous materials or restricted shipments, and meets/passes to avoid unnecessary delays• Work with dispatchers to plan the safe movement of high value or oversized shipments• Manage train dispatcher response to conflicting concerns to stay on the operating plan and budget• Make decisions within budget thresholds for managing crews and line of road overtime

Florence, South Carolina Area

• Manage line of road employees and operations to safely ensure compliance with all railroad operating rules and regulations in accordance with standard operating procedures and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)• Coordinate with Chief Dispatchers, Assistant Chiefs, and Train Dispatchers on other divisions to prevent or correct any excessive delay to trains• Coordinate movement of trains according to operating plan and customer needs

Multiple Locations

• Direct charge of 30 military employees during combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan• Served as a Platoon Leader, Squad Leader, and Team Leader during my five years of service• Directed and led men in chaotic and uncertain conditions• Communication with close air support, artillery, and other gunfire during combat situations• Accounted for, inspected, and supervised millions of dollars’ worth of military property and gear• Trained and taught military classes such as: values, money, combat training• Meritoriously promoted twice to next rank during my Marine Corps career• Ensured the wellness and safety of all personnel under my charge• Received a Navy Commendation Medal with a Combat “V” (for Valor) for actions as a Squad Leader in Afghanistan

Bachelor'S Degree, General Studies, 3.7 Gpa

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Activities and Societies: Deans List

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