Lauronzo Garmon
Missouri City, TX 77489
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EDUCATION
MS, Project Management, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO, 2007
BA, Aviation Management, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, 1999
CERTIFICATIONS
Locomotive Engineer, August 2014
Railroad Conductor, August 2011
MILITARY
United States Army
July 2004-October 2008
Iraq Campaign Medal w/Bronze Service Star, Overseas Service Bar (2)
Army Commendation Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal (2), Army Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Global war on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbons, Overseas Service Ribbon
Senior Human Resource Sergeant
Fort Lewis, Washington
20006-2008
Supervised personnel functions for 800 service members, reviewed reports, statistics and applications to prepare recommendations for action to headquarters, assessed systems performance, coordinated with external liaisons to ensure project efficiency during mobilizations and field exercises, negotiated acquisition of required personnel to complete operational tasks. Responsible for departmental budgeting of equipment and resources in excess of 5 million dollars. Overseen logistical distribution of goods to soldiers throughout Iraq
Human Resource Specialist
Fort Lewis, Washington
20004-2006
Assessed personnel resources needed to achieve goals, Prepared, updated, and coordinated requests for evaluations, prepared and monitored requests for reductions, transfers, and discharges, evaluated personnel qualifications for special assignment. Responsible for the creation, accuracy and security of personnel files.
EMPLOYMENT
Kansas City Southern Railroad
August 2014-Present
Kendleton, TX
Locomotive Engineer
Promoted for the preparation of equipment for service, checking paperwork and the condition of the locomotives. Required for the controlled acceleration, braking and handling of the train underway. Understands the physical characteristics of the railroad, including stations, the incline and decline of the route, and speed limits. Monitors time to not fall behind schedule.
March 2011- August 2014
Kendleton, TX
Conductor
Acquired by the train master to conduct train and equipment inspections, communicate and report information concerning train movements and work orders, observe, interpret and relay signals either in person or via communication devices. Insure prompt delivery of all goods to expected destination.
Brake Check
November 2010- March 2011
Houston, TX
Store Manager
Acquired by Regional Director to manage day to day store operations to ensure growth and stability within the area market. Deal directly with customer needs and ensure exemplary customer service. Responsible for respective business ventures in regards to sales, customer relations, store management (staffing and scheduling), adherence to policy/ procedure, and inventory management.
Galleria Marketing
December 2008- November 2010
Houston, TX
Corporate Trainer
Acted in liaison with senior management to assist with expansion of sales team and ensure the consistency of the marketing plan, responsible for training a field sales team of 10 members, promoting a positive attitude and motivation which resulted in an increase of sales by nearly seventy percent, generated approximately six new clients weekly through effective use of business to business interfaces; recipient of the Corporate Trainer of the Region award in 2009.