Operations & Projects Lead - Coordinator Expertise

Carl Rawlings

Lebanon Junction, KY *****

502-***-**** • ******************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced Operations and Project Coordinator with a strong background in team leadership, workflow optimization, documentation management, and crossfunctional coordination. Proven ability to improve processes, enhance productivity, and support successful project execution from planning to completion. Adept at communicating between stakeholders, managing priorities, and ensuring ontime, highquality results. Seeking a Lead or Coordinator role that leverages extensive experience in operations and team support.

Core Skills

Leadership & Coordination: Team leadership • Coaching & mentoring • Workflow planning • Task prioritization • Conflict resolution

Project & Operations: Project coordination • Schedule management • Crossfunctional collaboration • Document control • Process improvement

Communication: Customer service • Clear written & verbal communication • Point of contact • Meeting facilitation

Organization: Time management • Deadline management • Multitasking • Attention to detail

Technical/Operational: Inventory management • Quality assurance • Workflow optimization • Safety compliance

Professional Experience

Operations & Project Coordinator

Siemens Rail Automation – Louisville, KY

2011 – Present

Lead coordinator supporting rail automation projects, managing documentation, scheduling, communication, and workflow improvements across multiple teams.

Leadership & Coordination

Mentor and guide junior coordinators; support onboarding and bestpractice training.

Lead crossfunctional teams to identify process gaps, resolve issues, and enhance workflow efficiency.

Coordinate responsibilities based on employee skills to improve team performance.

Project & Process Management

Manage project timelines, ensuring milestones and deadlines are consistently met.

Maintain comprehensive documentation for procedures, project specs, and operational workflows.

Implement strategic process improvements that increase efficiency and resource utilization.

Conduct regular project reviews and update plans to reflect changing priorities.

Communication & Stakeholder Support

Serve as primary point of contact between engineering, operations, and stakeholders.

Facilitate weekly coordination meetings and distribute detailed status updates.

Address customer inquiries and resolve concerns professionally, improving satisfaction.

Operational Excellence

Enhance documentation systems to support accuracy and compliance.

Support frontoffice and administrative needs as required to maintain workflow.

Monitor performance and ensure adherence to operational and safety standards.

Material Handling Specialist

Siemens Rail Automation – Louisville, KY

1989 – 2011

Oversaw material flow, inventory control, warehouse safety, and equipment operation to support production and distribution operations.

Leadership & Training

Trained new employees on equipment, safety, and warehouse procedures.

Guided team members on best practices to reduce errors and improve productivity.

Operations & Inventory Management

Managed material movement, storage, and tracking to maintain accurate inventory levels.

Performed cycle counts, audits, and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.

Assisted in warehouse layout design to improve space utilization and operational flow.

Safety & Compliance

Implemented and upheld safety protocols; performed routine equipment inspections.

Trained employees on proper lifting techniques and safe equipment use.

Task Execution

Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other equipment to support daily operations.

Verified shipments, resolved discrepancies, and maintained organized storage areas.

Prepared materials for shipment, including packing, labeling, and documentation.

Education

High School Diploma

Iroquois High School – Louisville, KY

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