Entry Level Transportation Management

Paul W. Littleton

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Dawsonville GA *0534

307-***-**** · ******@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications

Working with a Class 1 Railroad for the past 15 years and after completing a successful military career I have extensive Organizational Management, Supervisory, Administrative and Training skills. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in highly-stressful and fast-paced environments. Demonstrated success in meeting corporate goals and objectives on time, within budget, and with a diverse workforce. Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements and environments. Skilled in TSS, XPRESS, MS Word, Excel, Power Point and military-specific software.

Production Management: Recognized for consistently exceeding corporate production goals for training and technical standards, safety, and accountability.

Risk Management: Maintained 100% workplace safety record for TY&E Employees while in Guernsey WY and continued safety results while in Galesburg IL and Fresno CA. Chosen over peers to be exempt Site Safety Team Co-Chairman in Guernsey Wyoming.

Training & Education: Extensive experience training entry-level to executive personnel in operations, safety and logistics and transportation management, team building and personnel supervision. Associates degree in Transportation Management from American Military University and a few credits shy of a bachelor’s degree.

Professional Experience

Terminal Trainmaster Guernsey WY, Galesburg IL, Fresno CA 2008-Pres

Daily terminal operations consisting of assisting in implementing policy and the execution of the operating plan. Supervise 55-200 Train Service employee workforce and plan daily train and switching operations consistent with safety and efficiency. Conduct operations tests and safety meetings, monitor and control costs to meet goals. Investigate accidents and injuries. I ensure compliance with BNSF's equal employment policies, safety and operating rules, schedule agreements, and Government regulations. Worked on three different community events as BNSF representative.

Boat Tech, Barbee Marina North Webster Indiana 2006-2008

Managed daily operations of a small marina.

Repaired and maintained boats, motors, and other power equipment.

Ordered supplies and managed inventory

Infantry Senior Advisor, Fort Lewis, WA 2003 - 2006

Senior trainer and advisor position for the United States Army. Supervised and evaluated training for 20 separate organizations of 50 - 160 personnel preparing for service in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Assisted in development and implementation of training designed specifically to meet the challenges of preparing part-time personnel for full-time military service in a hostile combat environment.

Infantry Training Supervisor, Fort Benning, GA 2001 - 2003

Trained a total of 1300 new recruits at a basic training center for the U.S. Army. Developed lesson plans, scheduled appointments, counseled and evaluated performance.

Certified U.S. Army Drill Instructor. Mentored and supervised groups of 60 in 3 training cycles each year. Successfully maintained a 90% graduation rate.

Infantry First-Line Supervisor, National Training Center, CA 1998 - 2001

Managed daily operations and military training for a team of 19 at a remote desert training facility. Provided daily counsel regarding personal and financial issues, performance evaluation and personal and team safety. Mentored personnel and provided equal opportunity for professional advancement and promotion.

Consistently recognized for excellent production and leadership. Team was recognized as #1 team for two out of three years.

Education and Training

Transportation management, Associates Degree and currently enrolled at American Public University

Attended NARS Yardmaster training

Annual Training for Supervisors: Equal Employment Opportunity, Gender Sensitivity, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention, Consideration of Others and Workplace Safety

Bradley Master Gunner Course, 12 weeks U.S. Army

Strategic Operations Advisory Course, 6 weeks, U.S. Army

Advanced First-Aid/Trauma Stabilization, 4 week and annual refresher course,

HAZMAT Handling and Transportation, 3 weeks

Advanced Leaders Course, 6 weeks, U.S. Army

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