WILLIAM E. DEMPSEY

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Dublin, Ohio 43065

614-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a senior management position within the railroad industry, utilizing abilities developed through my experience and education, with the opportunity for professional growth based on performance.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Operations Management Negotiation/Arbitration Personnel Management/Training

P&L Responsibility Team Building/Development Budget Control/Cash Management

Profit Maximization Customer Relations Project Management

ACHIEVEMENTS

Orchestrated a successful start-up facility. Responsibilities included site selection and acquisition through P&L accountability; annual sales exceeded $56 million within two years.

Managed four budgeted locations. Identified budget constraints; created budget graphs; communicated budget objectives to employees; identified variances within the budget; implemented cost-saving measures. Results: Significantly surpassed company goals, saving $256K in one year.

Implemented safety program for operation with 400 employees. Studied past accident trends; outlined safety rules; implemented and enforcement procedures; arranged and conducted full-day safety seminars; conducted personal safety awareness on all four locations. Results: Injury rate of 0 over two-year period

Established good rapport between union and non-union personnel. Initiated dialogue with (7) seven union presidents; communicated position of management; listened to union concerns; developed working relationships; resolved problems jointly as they arose. Results: Smooth operation due to good communication and rapport.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Amtrak

Mechanical Superintendent Chicago, IL (2004)

Preparation of operational business plan, and analyzing monthly safety and financial performance determine changes in operations required to achieve business plan

Demonstrated experience in budget management, material management, and quality control over a $36M year budgeted operation

Execute significant manufacturing and service experience in transit, railway, utility service, repair, and maintenance for 30 passenger trains in and out of Chicago , Il Increasing OTP from 78% to 96%

Managed 350 employees, plus Administrative and clerical Staff that included budgeting, payroll, and material department

Furthering Higher Education (2001-2003) Pursuing higher education in business during this time period

PLANTS BY PAULA (1998 - 2001)

President & Operations Manager, Venice, FL

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Ran an interior plant leasing and maintenance business; implemented restructuring of company.

Successfully incorporated sales and marketing strategies which generated new business and increased customer base.

Development of on-going client relationships with individual attention to detail, creating loyal customer following.

Managed employees; customer sales and service; all administrative duties such as payroll, tax forms.

CEECO AND ASSOCIATES (1996 - 1998)

Superintendent, Indianapolis, IN

Coordinated and supervised renovation of business office properties.

Planning and designing of office space; ordering of materials for projects.

Hired contractors and coordinated special jobs; completed under budget.

CONRAIL (1970-1996)

Operations Manager, Avon Yards, Plainfield, IN (1991 - 1996)

Managed 3-shift transportation, mechanical, and intermodal operation in the Indianapolis Division territory, (4 managers, 20 supervisors and 308 employees).

Managed and operated 4-assembly line repair facility, increasing production 25%.

Monitored operation failures by working closely with employees to identify and solve recurring problems resulting in 90% reduction.

Exercised responsibility for cost analysis and ordering all materials for three major facilities

Trained and motivated employees in safety procedures as a member of District 5 Safety Committee, winning safety award of the year.

Conrail Manager, American Honda Loading Facility, Marysville, OH (1986 - 1991)

Established and implemented initial loading and intermodel facilities for Conrail at Honda plant.

Cooperated directly with American Honda officials and outside contractors with this $56M operation.

Coordinated successful operation of loading and transporting new Hondas at two plant locations; started loading 18 rail-cars per day, advanced to full operation of 120 rail-cars per day.

Managed billing procedures and prepared computerized payroll for employees.

Educated and motivated employees in safety procedures, which resulted in 3-year injury-free period.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Education and Training

Indiana Wesleyan and IUPUI University, Business Administration

Ivy Tech State College, computer courses: Windows 3.1, Word for Windows 6.0, Excel 5.0, Access 2.0, PowerPoint 4.0, Windows 95, 98, XP (1996-1998)-(2001-2003)

Passenger equipment safety standards, 238 Certified

Continuous Quality Improvement, Ergonomics Training Class, 1995-2004

Conflict Management, Diversity and Sexual Harassment classes, 1994-2004

Hazardous material class, 1993-1996

Military Army, Ohio National Guard, 1970-1976

Committee Participation

Management representative for Mechanical Department and Division, 1994-96

Continuous Quality Improvement Committee Chairman, 1995-96

Ergonomics Committee Chairman, 1995-96

Federal Railroad Association Mediator for Indianapolis Division, 1994-96

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