Manager Quality Assurance

Charles J. Popov

*** ******** ***. ******* *****, KY. 42101 270-***-**** .

ab9va8@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

United States Marine Veteran, seeking an opportunity to combine my highly-

skilled government training, with extensive knowledge and personal

experience involving railroad operations.

Summary of Qualifications

United States Marine, Non-Commissioned Officer of Logistical Operations,

with a Bachelor's of Arts and extensive experience related to railroad

operations. Possessing U.S. Government Logistical Training and over two

years of combined course work on Supervisory/Subordinate Relations -all

backed by certifications. More than eight years in management.

Work Experience

RCS Transportation, Louisville KY 2011 to present

Manager of Operations

. Management of Switch Operations. Forecasting train

arrivals/departures and appropriate track authority involving the

same. Insuring proper blocking of freight destinations. Meeting

train departure deadlines to ensure customer satisfaction.

. Supervision of Union (UAW) employees. Personally responsible for

safety, productivity, and overall welfare of the same. Experience

with FRA regulations and audit readiness.

. Thorough knowledge and utilization of computer software pertaining to

railroad operations: YELLOW SHEET, TADS, TYES, TRACKLINE VIEW, and NS

MAINFRAME.

RCS Transportation, Louisville KY 2011 to 2012

Rail Manager

. In railcar supervision of freight-loading employees. Knowledge of

railcar equipment and functions. Implementation of FRA standards, AAR

standards, and company Quality Assurance measures. Knowledge of

locomotive functions and rail/track structure.

. Responsible for staffing/workforce needs, meeting of company

production quotas, and successful negotiation of Union (UAW) policies

and guidelines.

. Issuing of directives, reprimands/disciplinary actions, job briefings,

safety classes, and hands on instruction relating to employee job

description.

Hamilton County, Cincinnati OH

2003 to 2008

Police Officer

. Enforcement of county/state/national laws.

. Community patrol; protection of persons and property. Report writing,

personal interaction with community members, and successful

negotiation of highly stressful situations in a fast-paced

environment.

. Several certifications acquired, that are applicable in any

organization: Cultural Awareness, Sexual Harassment, Drug Abuse and

Violence in the Workplace.

United States Marine Corps, Special Operations Training Group, NC 1999 to

2003

Non-Commissioned Officer of Logistics

. People Management: Assessed skills and managed the work and

productivity of others while coaching and developing talent.

. Operations Systems: Understood and used systems and tools for day-to-

day operations of a facility. Navigated various DC Operations Systems

in order to retrieve data accurately and effectively. Trained and

implemented the usage of SAP, ERP, and Kronos; knowledge of Lean

Manufacturing/Warehouse Operations and Focus Factory.

. Conflict Management: Viewed conflict as an opportunity to find common

ground and gain cooperation from all parties. Read situations

quickly, actively listened, and settled disagreements and disputes

equitably.

Education

B.A. History, Western Kentucky University August 2011

Minor: Political Science/International Affairs

GPA: 3.5

Certifications and Awards

03.3K, Fundamentals of Leadership (52 week course) U.S. Government License

MC-1406-0023

Counseling for Subordinates (9week course) U.S. Government, Navy/Marine

Corps.Course:0112, License 0112BZ

Storage & Distribution (5week course) U.S. Government, Army. License:

6452311OS, AMMO Technician & Logistics.

Marine Corps. Leadership: Certificate holder demonstrates principles &

techniques of leadership, the application to problems in areas such as

substance abuse, race relations, gender discrimination, &

leader/subordinate relations.

United States Marine Corps. Meritorious Promotion-2001, Department of the

Navy/United States Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal -1999 to 2002, National

Defense Service Ribbon-2001

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