Railroad Consultant Available

Alexander W. Engelke

**** ********** ** #** ***** City, UT 84721 630-***-**** *********@*****.***

Education

Southern Utah University (online) Cedar City, Utah

M.B.A. -Finance Emphasis August 2015

• Relevant Coursework: Managerial Finance, Accounting for Decision-Making and Control, Negotiation and Conflict

Resolution

University of Illinois at Chicago (Double Major) Chicago, Illinois

B.S. -Marketing Management Graduated May 2005

• Relevant Coursework: Marketing Management, Market Research, Business to Business Marketing

B.S. -Business Management

• Relevant Coursework: Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship

Professional Experience

General Manager 2012-2014

CML Railroad

• Technical Skills: Certified conductor, engineer, and designated supervisor of locomotive engineers. Above-

average proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Thorough understanding of 49 CFR Parts Parts 213 (Track

Safety Standards), 214 (Railroad Workplace Safety), 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards), 217 (Railroad

Operating Rules), 218 (Railroad Operating Practices), 219 (Alcohol and Drug Policy), 225 (Accident

Investigation/Reporting), 228 (Hours of Service Reporting), 229 (Locomotive Safety Standards), 240

(Qualifications of Locomotive Engineers), and most other portions of 49 CFR. Thorough understanding of AAR

rules.

• Operations Management: Managed a railroad that transported over $300 million in products annually. Developed

process controls, key metrics and standard operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Completed efficiency, job cost, and work schedule analyses to assure efficient operations.

• Budgeting: Developed and implemented zero based budgets, financial statements, and pro-formas for a capital-

intensive operation with annual operating expenses in excess of $3 million a year.

• Safety Management: Developed and successfully managed the safety plans for a high-risk industry. Conducted

incident and accident investigations in accordance with FRA regulations. Implemented, developed, and

managed compliance with FRA regulations Parts 213 (Track Safety Standards), 214 (Railroad Workplace Safety),

215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards), 217 (Railroad Operating Rules), 218 (Railroad Operating Practices),

219 (Alcohol and Drug Policy), 225 (Accident Investigation/Reporting), 228 (Hours of Service Reporting), 229

(Locomotive Safety Standards), 240 (Qualifications of Locomotive Engineers), and most other portions of 49 CFR.

• Regulatory Compliance: Developed and implemented extensive programs to ensure compliance with State and

Federal regulations.

• Employee Training and Development: Developed training materials (presentations, handouts, multiple day

training events, e-learning modules) and administered significant employee training in areas of safety, human

resources, and operations management.

• Employee Engagement/Human Resources: Implemented total quality management and lean systems which

reduced operating costs 30% and improved safety 250%. Implemented a peer-to-peer system to improve safety

and productivity. Hired, trained, and disciplined employees.

Railcar Repair Worker 2011

The Andersons

• Initiative: Took job in a new area of an industry I had no experience in so as to develop my overall skill set.

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• Technical Skill Development: Learned an entirely new skill set related to repairing and replacement equipment

in a heavy-industrial environment. This included learning how to weld and torch steel, lift heavy equipment, use

industry-specific tools, and inspect heavy equipment to ensure safe operation. Advanced understanding of 49

CFR Part 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards) and associated AAR rules.

• Teamwork/Leadership: Learned how to effectively communicate and collaborate with a blue-collar, skilled, and

semi-skilled labor force.

• Safety: Repaired heavy equipment alone and with others safely.

Rail Operations Manager 2010-2011

Savage Corporation

• Leadership: Led a team of six employees in a safety sensitive and procedure-based business.

• Safety Management: Developed, implemented, and managed the site safety plan and safety compliance

programs. Conducted safety evaluations of processes, equipment, and employees. Implemented, developed, and

managed compliance with FRA regulations Parts 213 (Track Safety Standards), 214 (Railroad Workplace Safety),

215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards), 217 (Railroad Operating Rules), 218 (Railroad Operating Practices),

219 (Alcohol and Drug Policy), 225 (Accident Investigation/Reporting), 228 (Hours of Service Reporting), 229

(Locomotive Safety Standards), 240 (Qualifications of Locomotive Engineers), and most other portions of 49 CFR.

• Financial Management: Developed pro-forma financial statements, budgets, and projections in accordance with

Savage’s S-7 operating system.

• Asset Management and Maintenance: Led the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment such as

locomotives, railcars, and track.

• Customer Service: Conducted regular customer service, contract, and marketing visits to increase revenue

streams and validate superior customer service. Reviewed customer work orders and ensured train crew

completion.

• Supply-Chain Management: Predicted customer shipment requirements, developed sophisticated fleet

management processes, and improved equipment utilization for a group of high value customers.

Rail Operations Manager (Manager of Yard Operations) 2006-2010

Union Pacific Railroad

• Complex Business Management: Managed the operating, financial, and safety plans for large/complex

operations exceeding 300 employees, large numbers of customers, and large volumes in a high-pressure results-

based Fortune 200 organization.

• Industrial and Labor Relations: Oversaw unionized employees which required the understanding and

interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. Issued corrective action and discipline in accordance with

collective bargaining agreements.

• Safety Management: Managed the safety plan for a group of 300+ employees and subordinates. Implemented,

developed, and managed compliance with FRA regulations Parts 213 (Track Safety Standards), 214 (Railroad

Workplace Safety), 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards), 217 (Railroad Operating Rules), 218 (Railroad

Operating Practices), 219 (Alcohol and Drug Policy), 225 (Accident Investigation/Reporting), 228 (Hours of

Service Reporting), 229 (Locomotive Safety Standards), 240 (Qualifications of Locomotive Engineers), and most

other portions of 49 CFR.

• Legal Skills: Officiated formal hearings as a company official required under collective bargaining agreements

between the company and unionized employees. These hearings required understanding of labor law, labor law

procedural requirements, evidence, and general Federal law.

• Operations Management: Managed one of North America’s largest railroad terminals through implementation of

standard procedures, key metrics, and teamwork. Reduced the operating ratio from 80% to 65% through

standardization of work, process improvement, employee engagement, and total quality management.

• Supply-Chain Management: Communicated and managed shipper (customer) transportation plans, equipment

requirements, and service requirements.

Business Owner 1998-Present

Engelke Consulting (www.engelkeconsulting.com)

• Needs Assessment and Solutions Delivery: Complete prospective customer visits, analyze their transportation

or supply-chain related needs, and develop practical solutions for those needs.

• Technical Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret supply chain, logistics, and transportation data to suggest

efficiencies to clients.

• Supply-Chain Management: Interpret and understand complex businesses, their supply chains, inefficiencies,

and develop complete turn-key solutions to those inefficiencies.

Achievements, Involvements, and Service

Honors:

• Graduated Cum Laude from University of Illinois at Chicago 2005

• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

• National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Activities:

• New Business Dean Search Committee at University of Illinois at Chicago 2005

• Amateur Radio Operator (N9QIW)

• Hiking, investing, and reading business-related publications

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