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LEAD SIGNALMAN
Summary

Hardworking and reliable leader with strong ability in communication and mechanical ability . Offering dedication, reliability and problem solving. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills
  • Developing leads
  • Staff development and leadership
  • Educational leadership
  • Training leadership
  • Qualified lead generation
  • Meeting leadership
  • Team leadership and development
  • Team leadership, training and development
  • Leadership ability
  • Experience in leadership roles
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Leading projects
  • Excels in team leadership
  • Purchasing leadership
  • Workshop leadership
  • Communications leadership
Experience
Norfolk southernAtlanta, GALead Signalman02/1998 to Current
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including scheduling and payroll.
Norfolk southernAtlanta, GAForman08/2012 to 01/2019
  • Purchased high-quality project materials by sourcing reliable local suppliers.
  • Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
  • Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of safety at all job sites.
  • Authored and updated production reports and personnel records for use by senior managers in making accurate operational decisions.
  • Developed and administered budgets covering inventory, labor hours and overhead expenses.
  • Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job.
  • Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
  • Supported budget and project goals by keeping balanced inventory.
  • Worked with suppliers to maintain material flow during all project phases.
  • Monitored parts and equipment used at job sites.
  • Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout lifecycle of projects.
  • Diagnosed and corrected malfunctions with equipment and machinery.
  • Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and activities of workers.
  • Assessed job equipment daily to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Planned and delegated work for multiple construction crews.
  • Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
  • Oversaw effective use of all department resources to maximize efficiency and achieve production targets.
  • Managed team member schedules and individual assignments for work crew.
  • Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and visitors.
  • Analyzed project details to ensure correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Negotiated deals for materials with suppliers to stay within budgeted costs.
  • Recorded supplies, parts, equipment and employee work hours for every job.
  • Estimated time, employee needs and material costs for projects.
  • Coordinated regular preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maintain optimal equipment functionality.
  • Assigned duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and monitored progress daily.
  • Upheld schedule requirements and quality demands with hands-on project supervision.
  • Communicated positively with employees, demonstrating high company standards and mitigating issues immediately.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor hours to keep projects in line with budgets.
Norfolk SouthernAtlanta, GASupervisor01/2005 to 08/2012
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep all employees on same level and working collaboratively.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Monitored employee performance and conducted retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity.
  • Increased safety awareness among employees, resulting in zero injuries.
  • Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and to achieve customer service objectives.
  • Collaborated with program administrators in preparation of budget and development of program policy goals.
  • Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.
  • Inspected incoming supplies to verify conformance with materials specifications and quality standards.
  • Conducted training needs assessments and provided ongoing training for staff.
  • Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues negatively impacting team and business operations.
  • Performed scheduled and surprise inspections of work sites in order to gauge technician skill and performance in field.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
  • Monitored equipment efficiency, checked materials supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet expected demand.
  • Performed minor repair work on railroad equipment to keep jobs on task, notifying maintenance department of major machinery failures.
Education and Training
High School Diploma06/1983Elyria High School, Elyria, OH
Some College (No Degree):Engineering (Pre-Engineering)Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Automotive:Dealership10/1988General Motors, Brookpark, OH
Automotive:Mechanical/Auto Body/engine And Transmission10/1985Polaris Career Center, Cleveland, OH
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Norfolk southern
  • Norfolk Southern

School Attended

  • Elyria High School
  • Ohio State University
  • General Motors
  • Polaris Career Center

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Signalman
  • Forman
  • Supervisor

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 06/1983
    Some College (No Degree) : Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
    Automotive : Dealership 10/1988
    Automotive : Mechanical/Auto Body/engine And Transmission 10/1985

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