Management Office

Otha Watson

***** * **** ***** ~ Chicago, IL ****8 Phone 773-***-**** ~ **********@*****.***

Summary

Highly organized, adaptable professional with interest in a position where I can demonstrate my

skills:

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and time-management skills

• Dedicated to maintaining high standards and providing outstanding service

• Effective communication skills with a strong understanding of the importance of

confidentiality

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

DeVry University, Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management with a concentration in Human

Resources Management

Graduation: June 2009

Relevant Coursework

Labor Relations • Strategic Staffing • Employment Law • Training and Development • Human

Resource Management

HR Information Systems • Compensation and Benefits

Professional Experience

Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Illinois

Trackman, 2007- Present

• Maintains Chicago’s rail system to ensure the safety of all customers and employees

citywide.

• Perform all tasks associated with building, maintaining repairing, railroad

track and related facilities..

• Repair and replace old track ties and rail to provide Chicago transit riders and motor

drivers with the smoothest and safest ride possible on all seven train lines in the city

and surrounding neighborhoods.

• Assemble components in construction of railroad track and related facilities,

change ties, rails, joint bars, spikes, bolts, rail anchors, and other track

components.

• Use hand tools in normal performance of work. Hand tools used included, but not limited

to: Spike puller claw bar, lining bars, nipping bars, spike maul, sledge hammer, shovels,

picks, adze, track and switch wrenches, track jacks, rail turning tool.

• Must be able to understand and follow detailed directions.

• Participate in crew meetings, job briefings, safety meetings, and Company

meetings.

City of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Student Intern, 2006

• Typed and mapped all zoning and building sites for the Planning & Development

department

• Provided office assistance to all workers, whether it was running errands or completing

certain office tasks.

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