ARDEN L DAVIDSON

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Cordova, TN 38016

901-***-****

ab2d9q@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To have a position, that would enable myself to use my talent and skills as well

as to contribute to organization's goals and which would provide excellent

opportunities for career advancements.

JOB HISTORY/DUTIES

Mechanical Supervisor of Locomotives

CN RAIL

Memphis,TN

Start Date: 2011 End Date: PRESENT

Supervise twelve to thirty employees in the locomotive maintenance and running

repair facility, payroll, scheduling, parts inventory, and safety audits.

experience with SAP programs.

Chief Mechanical Officer

Grand Elk Railroad

Grand Rapids,MI

Start Date: 2009 End Date: 2010

Supervised and maintained operations of rail yard, payroll, inventory, scheduling,

maintenance and inspections of all diesel locomotives.

Fabricator/Final Assembly/Inspector/Manager

Waco Classic Aircraft

Battle Creek,MI

Start Date: 2004 End Date: 2009

Followed compliance with FAA to build 1930 Biplanes, experienced in covering and

interior of aircraft. Certified Inspector of aircraft and managed airport

facility.

Store Manager/Pharmacy Manager

Rite-Aid Pharmacy

Battle Creek,MI

Start Date: 1999 End Date: 2004

Responsible for all aspects of running the store including: customer service,

scheduling, invoicing, inventory control, shipping and receiving and supervising

employees.

Diesel Electrician/Foreman/Trainmaster

Grand Trunk

Battle Creek,MI

Start Date: 1981 End Date: 1999

Inspected and repaired diesel locomotives. Experienced in rewiring and

modifications on locomotives and managing the day to day operations of the region.

EDUCATION

DEGREE: Associate Degree

Major: business/management

Kellogg Comm. College, MI USA

Major: Quality Management

E.H. Harriman, Mi USA

Courses: Management/Safety

Major: Electrical Troubleshooting

Electro-Motive Division, IL USA

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Certificate

04/21/2011

TTC Technical Training Consultants TN

Technical Troubleshooting

Engineer/Conductors

Grand Trunk Railroad Mi

Certificate/License

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

leadership and multi-tasking skills with ability to take necessary actions in

tasks when required.

NOTES AND ACTIVITIES

SUMMARY Highly effective and resourceful problem solving team player with

communication and management experience. Strong skills in employee relations and

mechanical locomotives offer my skills and talents to make an immediate and

positive impact for this position. QUALIFICATIONS Over 20 plus years experience

as General Foreman/Manager/Supervisor and CMO. Skilled in performing

inspections, running repairs and locomotive modifications. Strong employee

relations skills with proven leadership ability. Strict belief in always following

compliance to ensure safety and integrity of all employees/ machinery.

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