Eddie L. Latham, Jr.
**** ****** **. *******, ** 30349
***********@*******.***
HIGHLIGHTS
5+ years Supervisor Experience
Ability to prioritize
Excellent organizational skills
Sharp problem solver
Highly motivated and energetic personality
Well-developed interpersonal skills,
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to take initiative
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MARTA Rail Operator December 2015 – Present
Atlanta, GA
Safely operate MARTA passenger trains to pick-up and discharge passengers at rail station platforms. Make clear and concise transit announcements at each rail station.
Perform complete walk through inspection of train at the end of scheduled route.
Excellent knowledge of the rail equipment operated, rail capabilities and limitations.
Excellent trouble shooting of train to identify malfunctions and able to make temporary adjustment to move equipment through the route or to an out-of-service status.
Proven ability to manually use rail switches, hand brakes and other rail equipment when automatic switches are inoperable.
Ability to properly evacuate train during emergency situations providing appropriate instruction to patrons on use of emergency equipment such as evacuation ladders.
Train new operators as needed
MARTA Mobility Bus Operator August 2011 – December 2015
Atlanta, GA
Safely operated MARTA Mobility Bus to pick-up and drop off passengers according to prescheduled times and locations
Maintained focus on safe operation of vehicle before, during and after transport of passengers who struggle with physical and mental challenges.
Assisted passengers boarding and exiting the mobility bus and ensured their safety, fastening wheelchairs and other medical or mobility equipment in a secure fashion.
Responsible for maintaining records and trip logs that outlined your driving activities.
Latham Housing Inspection Home Inspector March 2008 – December 2009
Las Vegas, NV
Visually examined areas of homes to determine compliance with ordinance standards for heating, lighting, ventilating, and plumbing installations
Measured dwelling units and rooms to determine compliance with ordinance space requirements
Inspected premises for overall cleanliness, adequate disposal of garbage and rubbish, and for signs of vermin infestation.
Hired, trained, supervised employees
City of Takoma Park Code Enforcement Officer January 2007 – January 2008
Takoma Park, MD
Inspected existing commercial and residential buildings and dwelling units, visually, to determine compliance with city ordinance standards
Visually examined all areas to determine compliance with ordinance standards for heating, lighting, ventilating, and plumbing installations
Measured dwelling units and rooms to determine compliance with ordinance space requirements
Inspected premises for overall cleanliness, adequate disposal of garbage and rubbish, and for signs of vermin infestation
Prepared forms and letters advising property owners and tenants of possible violations and time allowed for correcting deficiencies
Consulted file of violation reports and revisited dwellings at periodic intervals to verify correction of violations by property owners and tenants
Explained requirements of housing standards ordinance to property owners, building contractors, and other interested parties
Attended landlord certification classes, neighborhood meetings and other duties assigned
Wisconsin Physicians Service Medical Records Clerk September 2004 – January 2007
Madison, WI
Compiled, verified, typed, and filed medical records of patients of health care facility
Prepared folders and maintained records of new patients
Reviewed medical records for completeness, assembled records into standard order, and filed records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric filing system
Located, and delivered medical records requested by doctors and/or hospitals
Compiled statistical data, such as admissions, discharges, deaths, and types of treatment given
Operated computer to enter and retrieve data and type correspondence and reports
Assisted other workers with coding of records, and mail distribution
Posted results of laboratory tests to records, and other duties assigned
City of Harvey Code Enforcement/Health Inspector August 1999 – June 2004
Harvey, IL
Inspected places of employment to detect unsafe or unhealthy working conditions: Inspected work environment, machinery, and equipment in establishments and other work sites for conformance with governmental standards according to procedure or in response to complaint or accident
Interviewed supervisors and employees to obtain facts about work practice or accident
Reviewed log of reportable accidents and preventive actions taken to determine employers' attitude toward compliance with regulations
Documented findings and code sections violated
Interpreted applicable laws and regulations to advise employer on legal requirements
U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier May 1978 – August 2004
Harvey, IL
Delivered packages and mail to businesses and people in towns, cities, and rural areas.
Set up routes and delivered mail.
Placed packages and letters in mailbox and secured with mailbox flap.
Operated approved vehicle to deliver mail or walked on foot.
Trained and supervised new hires (1999 – 2004)
EDUCATION
South Suburban College – Harvey, IL
Business Administration Courses: Accounting, business math
Thornwood High School – South Holland, IL
Graduate: Diploma