Manager Quality Assurance

Victor N. Brooks

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Summary of Qualifications

Dependable with experience repairing and replacing freight car parts and

inspecting more than 200 cars daily for structural and system faults.

. Adheres to strict controls and tight deadlines while consistently

meeting quality standards.

. Strives to improve processes and save money, researching alternatives

and implementing more timely and cost-effective solutions.

. Documents maintenance and repairs performed on each railcar; maintains

accurate, in-depth records for audit and billing procedures.

Technical Skills

Certified Forklift Operator ? Yard Hostler ? 800 Series Cranes ? 750-

1000 Arc Cranes

Shielded Metal Arc/Manual Metal Arc (Stick) Welding ? Tungsten Inert Gas

(TIG) Welding

Torch Cutting ? Switching Engines ? SAP ? Sample Manager

AAR, FRA, DOT, OSHA, and EPA Guidelines

Professional Experience

Canadian National Railway, New Orleans, Louisiana 2007-Present

Carman

. Serviced freight cars, repairing and replacing damaged and worn parts

while adhering to CN Railway safety procedures and Federal Railroad

Administration (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) policies.

. Inspected freight cars for derailment triggers, reviewing brakes,

truck and wheel assembly, and railcar load.

. Decreased amount of time needed to inspect piggyback trains by

researching and implementing more expedient process.

. Produced work orders for inbound and outbound inspections, provided

brake slips verifying carman certification, and kept records detailing

maintenance and repair performed on each car.

. Examined approximately 250 cars per day and completed immediate

repairs during inspection when possible.

. Ensured compliance with Association of American Railroads (AAR) and

FRA controls.

. Verified correct utilization of protective gear and looked after

general safety of crew; trained three associates.

SGS Petroleum Service Corporation, New Orleans, Louisiana 2005-2006

Loader

. Loaded plastics into hopper railcars and trucks in safe manner,

following EPA guidelines; accounted for product destinations and melt

indices to stock cars most efficiently.

. Utilized SAP and Sample Manager to guarantee correct materials'

arrival at destination; checked products for completion of pre-

shipment quality assurance testing.

. Performed daily equipment checks on blowers, check valves, and filter

screens.

Pacific Rail Services, New Orleans, Louisiana 2005

Mechanic

. Performed preventive maintenance and repaired intermodal diesel cranes

at Union Pacific facilities; created staggered maintenance schedule

for checks and repairs, keeping majority of cranes in operation at all

times.

. Completed more than $7,000 per month in repairs, providing detailed

billing to railroad.

. Maintained all files and billing records for audits and inventory and

participated in biannual records audit.

. Performed regulatory safety checks for compliance with federal, state,

and OSHA policies.

. Utilized training on DOT 49 (hazardous material regulations) as well

as safety policies and procedures.

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Aerotech Industries, Savannah, Georgia 2003-2004

Lead Mechanic 2004

Mechanic 2003

. Provided maintenance as civilian contractor for wheeled vehicles used

by U.S. Army, including Humvees, Hemmit wreckers, and 2.5 ton trucks;

led team of nine to complete weekly, biannual, and annual inspections.

. Directed crew in replacing parts for, performing upgrades on, and

repairing seven Army vehicles weekly, bringing performance up to 90%

under strict time constraints; adjusted schedule to meet increased

demands.

. Maintained work logs and orders, ensuring production goals were met.

. Diagnosed vehicle deficiencies by using problem-solving techniques and

troubleshooting skills.

Transportation Security Administration, Savannah, Georgia 2002-2003

Security Screener

. Conducted thorough searches for objects such as knives, bombs, and

guns to provide safety for air travelers and monitored airport

movements for suspicious activity.

U.S. Army, Tongduchon, South Korea; Kaiserslautern, Germany; and Savannah,

Georgia 1995-2001

Heavy Wheel Mechanic

. Served as last level of maintenance for vehicles departing for war,

diagnosing and repairing diesel wheeled vehicles and conducting annual

checks for safety and efficiency.

. Saved Army $200,000 through research to rebuild, rather than replace,

M1 Bradley engine.

. Inspected major deployments for European theater support.

. Rerouted parts valued at more than $2 million to be rebuilt.

Education

Coursework, Savannah Technical College, Savannah, Georgia 2003-2006

Courses in Mechanical and Automotive Repair

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