Experience

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  Redcon1

  • Illinois

  • Redcon1 Tier 2 Operator

    • Sep 2019 - Present
    • Illinois

    As a Tier Operator with Redcon1 my role is to answer any questions customers may have about the Redcon1 supplement product line http://b.link/Redcon1

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  Union Pacific Railroad

  • United States
  • Rail Transportation
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Signal Maintenance Foreman

    • Aug 2019 - Present

    Supervise / Mentor a Team of Signal Maintainers & Signal Technician / Inspectors in Central Illinois & Chicago

  • Railroad Electronics Technician

    • Mar 2013 - Aug 2019

    Plan work to be performed in the most Safe and Efficient manner, Minimizing RiskMaintain a variety of Signal Electronics Equipment - Wayside Signaling Equipment - Public at Grade Railroad Crossings - Wayside Defect Detection SystemsSpecific Responsibilities - Maintain Electronic Equipment Database of in-service & spare equipment - Work with internal/external vendors to repair failed electronic modules - Manage Safety Compliance of Signal Electronic Equipment - Maintain electronic records of maintenance & testing of Electronic Signal Equipment - Perform upgrades/modification of existing electronic equipment to new technology - Conduct audits and Site Surveys of equipment locations to ensure Safety Compliance - Troubleshoot and repair site failures of various Signal Electronic Equipment - Assist Signal Construction with Installation / Testing of Positive Train Control - Assist Communication Dept on joint responsibility maintenance projects - Provide assistance and training on new technology/equipment to Signal Maintenance employees - Instruct & train Signal Maintenance employees in troubleshooting and maintenance procedures Served as Safety Committee Member for work Group

  • Manager Signal Maintenance

    • Oct 2010 - Mar 2013

    Managed a Signal Maintenance workforce of 20+ Signal Maintenance Employees Specific Responsibilities - Managed the 2.2 Million dollar operating budget for the Signal Maintenance Department - Provided necessary technical assistance to a team of 20+ Signal Maintenance Employees - Conducted Safety evaluations of employees on a Monthly / Quarterly / Annual basis - Purchased signal material as needed to support Signal Maintenance activities - Implemented Continous Improvement projects to meet operational improvement goals - Monitored performance metrics of Signal employees on a Monthly / Quarterly / Annual basis - Provided individual one on one Coaching and Feedback with Signal Maintenance employees - Participated in weekly conference calls with Directors and Special Project Managers - Planned and supervised Capital Maintenance Improvement projects - Cooperated with local and federal authorities to ensure regulatory compliance

  • Railroad Signalman

    • Sep 1997 - Oct 2010

    Positions Held:Signal Maintenance ForemanLead SignalmanSignalmanAssistant SignalmanInstall / Construct Railroad Signal Equipment as directed

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  Uber

  • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

  • UBER Driver

    • Aug 2015 - Present
    • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

    Provide Safe on Demand transportation services in Champaign, IL , Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN to the general public through the use of lead generation technology provided by UBER

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  Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

  • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

  • Real Estate Broker

    • Jan 2016 - Jan 2019
    • Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

    Buyers Specialist - Block & Company at Keller Williams - TREC Champaign, IL

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  Pacific Electric Motors

  • Oakland, CA

  • Electric Motor Technician

    • Feb 1997 - Sep 1997
    • Oakland, CA

    Maintain / Repair/ Install Industrial Electric MotorsIn Shop and Onsite Repairs and Installation

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  United States Air Force

  • Various USA / Overseas

  • Electro Environmental Systems Specialist

    • Dec 1989 - Jan 1997
    • Various USA / Overseas

    Aircraft Maintenance Electrician Airframes - B52 Bomber Aircraft - KC135 Refueling Aircraft - Troubleshoot / Repair Aircraft Electrical and Electronic systems - Troubleshoot / Repair Aircraft Pneumatic systems - Preflight repairs/inspection - Fly with aircrew to diagnose systems problems / failures - Routine Maintenance Inspections - Travel with aircraft to remote locations - Provide technical assistance and supervision to Junior Electro Environmental Specialists - Assisted other departments with maintenance activities as required