Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

Minor: Management Information Systems

Project Management Skills:

Successfully managed inbound and outbound logistics of high priority mixed freight

Supervised the training, motivation and daily scheduling of 50 highly skilled union employees

Administered cost control budget by utilizing value adding processes vs. capital efficiency

Strategically planned railroad operations to fulfill on time customer needs on a daily basis

Enforced safety practices through rule compliance observations

Collaborated with union local chairmen to negotiate a changes to improve the work environment

Corporate Experience: Norfolk Southern Railroad Corporation (5/05- Present)

Operations Manager (Trainmaster), Ashtabula, OH

Responsible for classification yard operation for commodities of mixed freight, coal, iron ore and coke including proper

processing of cars and on-time train operation

Investigated accidents and injuries to determine the cause and take appropriate action to minimize future occurrences

Acted as liaison between company and state/local authorities during public derailments, crossing accidents and fatalities

Conducted rules and safety classes and remote control operation training

Investigated/assessed employee claims/grievances according to labor agreement

Excellent working knowledge of safety and operating rules, train operations, FRA regulations, hazardous materials, and corporate policies

First Energy Company/Penelec Technical Co-op student, Erie, PA (8/03-5/05)

Performed procedures to ensure reliability and consistency to all distribution circuits

Reviewed distribution circuits to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the mapping system General Electric Transportation Systems Internship, Erie, PA (5/01-8/01)

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department

Designed a process so interns will have the complete EHS training Aided in the implementation of the Title V recording process Six Sigma training

Certification/Training:

Certified Remote Control Engine Operator/Instructor (9/07)

Six Sigma Yellow Belt (1/06)

Diversity Management Training (9/05)

General Electric Transportation Systems Community Service Coordinator (5/01-8/01)

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, HTML, C , AutoCad and Visual Basic

Seeking a full time position as a Project Manager in a business/engineering environment – Pittsburgh