Experience

Texarkana Independent School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• 7th Grade Science Teacher

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Texas Middle School



Union Tank Car Company - UTLX

• United States
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Cleaning Rack Operator

  • Oct 2017 - Aug 2021

  · Continuous improvement point of contact from May 2020 to December 2020 · Worked with regional manager of continuous improvement to implement a daily management throughout the site and train multiple departments in CI initiatives towards meeting company goal of being LEAN by 2023 · Oversee and lead a team of cleaning rack operators in railcar cleaning operations · Train employees on work procedures, industry/company safety standards, and proper PPE · Ensure quality performance on… Show more · Continuous improvement point of contact from May 2020 to December 2020 · Worked with regional manager of continuous improvement to implement a daily management throughout the site and train multiple departments in CI initiatives towards meeting company goal of being LEAN by 2023 · Oversee and lead a team of cleaning rack operators in railcar cleaning operations · Train employees on work procedures, industry/company safety standards, and proper PPE · Ensure quality performance on departmental tasks while safely meeting time standards · Operate onsite water treatment plant, steam generators (boilers), and thermal oxidizer · Complete production reports, hazardous waste logs, and sample collection records · Problem solve and develop quick solutions by finding new equipment and work methods · Perform cleaning rack operator duties when necessary · Act as supervisor as needed

• Cleaning Rack Operator

  • Feb 2017 - Oct 2017

  Texarkana, Arkansas · Cleaned railcars in accordance with company and industry standards to prior to onsite repair · Moved to cleaning department from valve department because of ability to pay attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures since cleaning was a new endeavor at our site · Used proper PPE for required duties such as respirators, protective suits, gloves, and fall arrest harnesses · Tested confined space atmospheres and ensure safe for entry with gas monitors and toxicity detection… Show more · Cleaned railcars in accordance with company and industry standards to prior to onsite repair · Moved to cleaning department from valve department because of ability to pay attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures since cleaning was a new endeavor at our site · Used proper PPE for required duties such as respirators, protective suits, gloves, and fall arrest harnesses · Tested confined space atmospheres and ensure safe for entry with gas monitors and toxicity detection equipment and permitted cars per our confined space entry policy · Used onsite tank neutralization system for pH adjustment · Manually and mechanically removed railcar commodities · Handled and stored hazardous and nonhazardous wastes · Certified to use forklift and deck crane · Operated onsite water treatment plant, steam generators (boilers), and thermal oxidizer

• Railcar Repair Technician Assistant

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2017

  Texarkana, Arkansas · Repaired railcars in compliance with company procedures and practices and AAR/FRA standards · Used pneumatic and hydraulic equipment such as hoists, impact wrenches, jacks, etc. · Used hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, sockets, torque wrenches, etc. · Removed and inspect service equipment (fittings and valves) for rebuild · Installed service equipment and ensure proper torque



Process Systems, Inc.

• Field Service Technician

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

  · This was only a seasonal part-time job that occurred when paper mills shut down for repairs · Traveled to Resolute Paper Products in Grenada, MS, International Paper in Bogalusa, LA, Pickwick Paper Company in Counce, TN, and Hood Container Corporation in New Johnsonville, TN · Used various pneumatic and power tools, ladders, fall protection and other tools to complete the job safely and on schedule · Used lockout/tagout procedures · Removed and applied manhole covers to visually… Show more · This was only a seasonal part-time job that occurred when paper mills shut down for repairs · Traveled to Resolute Paper Products in Grenada, MS, International Paper in Bogalusa, LA, Pickwick Paper Company in Counce, TN, and Hood Container Corporation in New Johnsonville, TN · Used various pneumatic and power tools, ladders, fall protection and other tools to complete the job safely and on schedule · Used lockout/tagout procedures · Removed and applied manhole covers to visually inspect paper roller dryer interior supports · Replaced interior support structures of paper roller dryers · Repaired and replaced steam joints Show less



Legacy Academy

• Teacher

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  De Queen, AR · Instructed third-fifth grade students in the learning of science, math, history, and English · Created lesson plans, administered praise and constructive criticism, and established an instructional atmosphere inducive to learning · Assigned homework, graded work/tests, and kept a record of progress · Integrated technology such as iPads and computers to further enhance lessons and equip students with real world skills · Worked with parents in identifying students’ strengths and… Show more · Instructed third-fifth grade students in the learning of science, math, history, and English · Created lesson plans, administered praise and constructive criticism, and established an instructional atmosphere inducive to learning · Assigned homework, graded work/tests, and kept a record of progress · Integrated technology such as iPads and computers to further enhance lessons and equip students with real world skills · Worked with parents in identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses and developed a plan for equipping students for success Show less



URS Corporation, An AECOM Company

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Painter

  • Feb 2008 - Jan 2014

  Hooks, Texas · Applied coatings, such as primer and paint, on military vehicles and parts through the means of sprayers, brushes, and rollers. · Inspected projects for adequate and complete coverage · Handled paint related waste and worked closely with the environmental department · Helped fabricate and assemble vehicle parts for military projects while not painting · Used pneumatic tools and mechanical/hydraulic presses · Assisted on cutting machines such as Weidemann punch press/plasma… Show more · Applied coatings, such as primer and paint, on military vehicles and parts through the means of sprayers, brushes, and rollers. · Inspected projects for adequate and complete coverage · Handled paint related waste and worked closely with the environmental department · Helped fabricate and assemble vehicle parts for military projects while not painting · Used pneumatic tools and mechanical/hydraulic presses · Assisted on cutting machines such as Weidemann punch press/plasma cutter, Omax water-jets, Cincinnati plasma cutter, Cincinnati laser, and shears · Time keeper, the go-between or point of contact between employees and supervisors, ensuring workers correctly entered their time, weekly trainings were performed, and necessary information was relayed up or down the chain of communication

• Rubber Worker

  • Aug 2006 - Feb 2008

  Hooks, Texas · Refurbished track and road wheels for military track vehicles and inspected track parts for functionality · Used of wheelabrators, grinders, torches and pneumatic tools. · Applied primer and adhesives to track components and road wheels for preparation of rubber bonding · Used injection and press molds for rubber bonding · Disassembled and reassembled track components for shipping



Texas Department Of Criminal Justice

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Correctional Officer

  • Jul 2004 - Aug 2006

  New Boston, Texas · Upheld public safety through the housing and managing of offenders · Enforced rules and kept order · Supervised activities of inmates with full attention by being observant and aware of surroundings · Performed searches and roll counts