Kenneth Whisenant

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - RAILWORKS TRACK SYSTEMS INC

Humble, TX

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• Served as Project Manager for construction of Lyondellbasell BYO SIT Yard Pasadena, TX. Project completed on schedule, under budget, with no injuries.

• Oversaw the successful startup of new Track Services Division for Road & Rail Services including operations and business development.

• Manager of Invista/CSXT service initiative in 2009. Project included the construction of 7 miles of track, and 27 turnouts. All completed in a 24/7 chemical plant environment that remained fully operational during the entire project. The project was completed ahead of schedule, under budget, and with no injuries. WORK EXPERIENCE

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

RAILWORKS TRACK SYSTEMS INC - Deer Park, TX - July 2014 to Present Leading Track Construction and Maintenance Contractor in North America

• Manage large construction projects driving safety, efficiency, and productivity.

• Attend pre-bid meetings with prospective customers and provide bids for projects.

• Completion of Lyondellbasell BYO SIT Yard Project Pasadena, TX

• Thorough knowledge of Class I railroads rules and regulations to ensure good relationships between customers and the service provider at each project site.

• Constant focus on customer satisfaction and extending the relationship with existing customers by offering value added services.

• Drive the financial planning process for each project site to include annual capital investment AREA MANAGER

ROAD & RAIL SERVICES INC - January 2013 to July 2014 Southern Operations

Third party service provider to rail and automotive industry.

• Complete oversight and P & L responsibilities at three major automobile manufacturer sites performing vehicle processing, loading and unloading, documentation, rail car fleet management, inspections, rail car repair, and delivery of vehicles.

• Multi-site manager with total staff of 100+ associates.

• Area Manager responsibilities for Southeast Track Services to include Business Development duties.

• Thorough knowledge of Class I railroads rules and regulations to ensure good relationships between customers and the service provider at each site.

• Drive the financial planning process for each site to include annual capital investments.

• Work closely with Class I railroads to ensure our customer goals are met. TERMINAL MANAGER

ROAD & RAIL SERVICES INC - Cliffside, NC - August 2011 to January 2013 Greer, SC

Third party service provider to rail and automotive industry.

• Complete oversight and P & L responsibilities at major automobile manufacturer site handling vehicle processing, loading and unloading from rail lines, rail car fleet management, documentation, inspections, rail car prep, and delivery of vehicles.

• Manage two sites with total staff of 72 associates.

• Area manager responsibility for rail car mechanical repair site at major coal power plant in Cliffside, NC. Site is responsible for Class I air brake test as well as completing repairs as required by AAR and FRA.

• Constant focus on customer satisfaction and contract execution at automobile manufacturer in Greer, SC and coal power plant in Cliffside, NC.

• Work closely with Norfolk Southern and CSX at sites to ensure customer requirements are communicated and met.

ASSISTANT TRACK SUPERVISOR

NORFOLK SOUTHERN - Norton, VA - November 2010 to August 2011

• Inspect tracks per FRA requirements and ensure proper application of remedial action,

• Successful completion of Operations Supervisor Trainee Program with cross training from Transportation, Engineering, and Mechanical departments

• Supervise crews in the field to ensure work is performed to FRA standards.

• Ensure crews working in the field follow all safety practices.

• Lead safety meetings, and ensure all training is completed on a timely basis.

• Order materials for projects, and monitor project budgets.

• Ensure projects have adequate equipment, and manpower. RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Railroad Maintenance and Construction Contractor

J.B. Russell and Son Construction Co. Inc - Spartanburg, SC - February 2008 to November 2010 August

• Inspect industry tracks and make recommendations to customers for maintenance needs.

• Prepare quotes and present to customers.

• Supervise crews in the field to ensure work is performed to FRA and customer specifications.

• Ensure crews working in the field follow all safety practices.

• Lead safety meetings, and ensure all training is completed on a timely basis.

• Order materials for projects, and monitor project budgets with overall P & L responsibility. SUPERVISOR

J.B. Russell and Son Construction Co. Inc - Greer, SC - June 2008 to February 2009 Third party service provider to rail and automotive industry.

• Work at site handling vehicle processing, loading and unloading from rail lines, documentation, inspections and delivery of vehicles.

• Ensure work area properly staffed; make manpower adjustments as needed.

• Conduct pre-sheet meetings; discuss workload and concerns including safety.

• Facilitate safety training on regular basis.

• Simplified the processes already in place from 24 possibilities to six possible parking locations.

• Supervise associates performing railcar repairs and multi-level pre-trip duties.

• Reduced work force 25% through elimination of overlapping shifts and streamlining vehicle flow. CONTRACT TECHNICIAN

FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS - Gaffney, SC - May 2007 to March 2008

• Assist test engineers in examining new and prototype parts by placing various measuring instruments and electronics within the vehicles as needed.

• Guaranteed overnight delivery of equipment and full functioning operations to completely finish on time testing which saved down time and allowed project completion under department budget.

• Helped to institute new processes in the department such as; DCPS ( Daimler Chrysler Production Standards), CI ( Continuous Improvement) and TBE ( Total Business Excellence) program. OWNER

WHISENANT RV TRANSPORT SERVICE - Gaffney, SC - September 1992 to May 2007

• Grew company from 1 truck to having 20 trucks operating nationwide via building customer relationships and maintaining high morale among drivers.

• Cultivated business to more than $1 million in annual revenue from a first year total revenue of $40,000. Supervised more than 20 employees and all company activities.

• Governed an overall operating budget of $1.2 million with advertising and payroll.

• Obtained additional contracts by renting or leasing property which enhanced profits by approximately 5% a year as well as boosted customer profitability creating a "win, win" scenario.

• Consulted with and managed the set up and take down of RV and Boat shows for various manufacturers and dealers throughout the United States.

DEVELOPER

WHISENANT RV TRANSPORT SERVICE - Gaffney, SC - May 2000 to January 2006

• Purchased land and oversaw infrastructure (roads, water, electricity, natural gas, cable, and telephone) improvements in designing a subdivision which assumed 2 years to complete and achieved the project under budget by $120,000.

• Established restrictive covenants and offered 100% customer service; assisting homeowners with any concerns. Developed a first class subdivision that was 80% built out in 5 years.

• Met directly with prospective owners, and sustained a visible presence amid the division.

• Minimized company costs by holding contractors to strict standards and attained at least 3 bids on each phase to insure the lowest possible price.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - Spartanburg, SC

1992

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Railroad Construction • Budgeting • Parts Analysis

• FRA Qualified Inspector • Price Execution • Purchasing

• Proven Manager • Financial Reporting • Contract Negotiations SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial support systems and implementation of process improvements.

• Talented and highly skilled at supporting achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives.

• Provide support, execute management and coordinate research for various data analytics, communicating the results to senior management.

• Analytical ability to identify, comprehend and solve problems or important issues through review of financial data.

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