Charles J. Popov
*** ******** ***. ******* *****, KY. 42101 270-***-**** .
*******@*****.***
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