LEANDER SHANE ZANDERS
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
************@***.***
Veteran's Status: Honorably Discharged, U.S. Army
OBJECTIVE
Perform project management task that achieves operational objectives by contributing
information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing
action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service
standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system
improvements; implementing change.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Organized and goal-oriented, with more than ten years’ experience in management and a
strong customer focus.
Analytical problem-solve, able to anticipate issues and create new systems that streamline
operations, resolve concerns and improve efficiency that correlated into fewer lost man
hours.
Skilled in building excellent rapport with clients and team members. Able to see the big
picture, delegate effectively and motivate team members to achieve on-time and ahead of
schedule project completion, resulting in the preservation of valuable company resources.
Developed and initiated safety protocols yielding a decrease in job related injuries.
Computer skills include: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet research.
EDUCATION
College 1
BS, Public Affairs, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX; May 2013
Relevant Courses: Macroeconomics, Leadership, Ethics in Public Administration; HR
Management. GPA 3.6
College 2
MS, Criminology, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX; December 2013
Leander Shane Zanders
Relevant Courses: Crime and Justice Policy, Violent Crime, Policing, Delinquency and Juvenile
Justice; Budgeting and Financing, Public Management. GPA 3.7
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Position Information 1
1999 to Present; OWNER & OPERATOR 504 PERSONAL TRAINING, DALLAS, TX.
Responsibilities
Fitness Program Development; Brand Recognition; Sales; Acquisition of 1099 Employees;
Company payroll.
Accomplishments
Maintained a successful personal training business; securing recurring client base for 10+ years
Position Information 2
1990 to 1998; RAILROAD SHIFT SUPERVISOR, SGS PETROLEUM SERVICE CORP.,
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA; Worksite DOW CHEMICAL; Plaquemine, LA.
Responsibilities 2
Oversaw rail operations of 48 miles of track; Oversaw $250M of Rolling fleet 700+ tanker cars
and hoppers•Coordinated with Union Pacific and dispatched for inbound train to ensure DOT
certification for weight on inbound/outbound loads is not exceeded•Member of Safety Committee
which developed Operating Rules & Safety Standard for reduction on man hours loss due to injury
and increased productivity• Supervised and directed the train crew• Maintained and operated fleet
of locomotives• Provided inspection for rail yards and fleet cars to ensure compliance with OSHA.
Accomplishments
Consistent job promotions from entry level position to shift supervisor
Teamwork and Special Projects
Member of Safety Committee which developed Operating Rules & Safety Standard for reduction
on man-hours loss due to injury and increased productivity.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Tau Sigma Nation Honors Society
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
• National Kidney Foundation- Provided administrative support and manual labor for operations &
special events
• The Steve Harvey Foundation – Participated in mentoring program for underprivileged, school
age boys from around the country
CRITICAL SKILLS
• Strong leadership & relationship building
• Experienced in hiring, training, coaching, motivating, dismissing, and mentoring employees.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
Leander Shane Zanders
• Professional attitude towards customer satisfaction resulting in an excellent reputation.
• Honest, hardworking leader, with the ability to multi-task, and exceed goals/objectives.
• Energetic, self-motivated, goal oriented, ambitious, and eager to enhance/further career.
Leander Shane Zanders
Leander Shane Zanders