Manufacturing professional brings experience in production, fabrication and forklift operation. Results-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Skills
Maintaining facilities
Proficiency in operating equipment
Good dexterity
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Experience
05/1985 to 10/2015
ConductorDepartment Of Defense – Imperial Beach, CA,
Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
Observed train movement to ascertain functionality.
Inspected switches on daily basis.
Read and interpreted pieces in order to determine correct approaches.
Motivated members to provide first-rate performances by applying honed skills and experience.
Announced route destinations and changes via PA systems.
Produced daily train reports, switch lists and train orders.
Guided rail cars and train movements through train yards.
Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
Used hand signals to alert engineers of emergencies, stops or starts, train movement and general directions.
Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.
Arranged removal of defective cars from trains at stations or stops.
Operated trains, adhered to route plans and maintained operations and repair schedules.
Verified accuracy of timekeeping instruments with engineers to depart on time.
05/1981 to 04/1985
Process ControllerLineage Logistics – El Paso, TX,
Managed operational issues by implementing troubleshooting techniques and stopped operations whenever conditions appeared unsafe.
Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards or quality levels.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
09/1978 to 04/1981
Store ManagerSave-A-Lot – Lexington, KY,
Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits.
Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
Established store tactics and strategies to achieve operational performance and sales goals.
Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
Coordinated social media and marketing strategies to promote brand awareness and increase sales.
Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1978
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Social Welfare Dillard University - New Orleans, LA GPA:
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