• Aug 2018 - Present

• Jan 2018 - Present

Class B CDL school bus driver responsible for the condition of the bus and the daily safety and behavior of students grades K-12 while maintaining a strict pick up and drop off schedule.

Debris Monitor

• Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

Independent contractor for civil engineering firm contracted by the federal and state government to manage storm debris removal and disposal in the aftermath of hurricanes Mather and Irma. Was responsible for accurately documenting all production of out-of-state work crews tasked with debris removal in Nassau, Clay, St. Johns and Duval counties to ensure they were correctly paid and following established proper procedures. Two periods of employment of about six weeks each. Independent contractor for civil engineering firm contracted by the federal and state government to manage storm debris removal and disposal in the aftermath of hurricanes Mather and Irma. Was responsible for accurately documenting all production of out-of-state work crews tasked with debris removal in Nassau, Clay, St. Johns and Duval counties to ensure they were correctly paid and following established proper procedures. Two periods of employment of about six weeks each.

Independent Insurance Agent

• Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

Successful independent insurance agent licensed in five states selling health insurance products. Successful independent insurance agent licensed in five states selling health insurance products.

Business Office Manager

• Mar 2016 - Sep 2016

Office Manager responsible for scheduling all technician work and all invoice generation and billing while being the primary interface between customers and staff. Office Manager responsible for scheduling all technician work and all invoice generation and billing while being the primary interface between customers and staff.

Writer

• Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

Began writing two novels full time, and progress on both continues now during my free time. Began writing two novels full time, and progress on both continues now during my free time.

• Feb 2012 - Jan 2015

Solely responsible for maintaining the entire CSX Oracle electronic purchasing catalog of over 20K stock control numbers, to include additions, changes, terminations and reactivations, in support of purchasing and material mangers system-wide. Also responsible for daily resolution of any supplier issues on behalf of purchasing and materials personnel for a supply base of hundreds of suppliers.

• Feb 2008 - Jan 2012

Responsible for the creation, implementation and administration of multimillion dollar, multiyear contracts with multiple suppliers of freight car repair and cleaning, new freight cars, and freight car parts and materials. Worked closely with all internal customers and suppliers to negotiate contracts for services and materials to support daily operations of the Mechanical department. Worked as liaison between internal customers and suppliers to resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, specifications or pricing. Show less

• Jan 2001 - Feb 2008

Responsible for vehicle and work equipment acquisition, upfit, and delivery of new vehicles for one of the top 50 U.S. truck fleets. This required preparing the annual capital vehicle replacement budget analysis, and implementing the annual replacement plan after final capital amount was approved. Negotiated with vehicle and specialty equipment manufacturers and upfitters to ensure vehicles and work equipment were delivered as quickly as possible and within specifications to internal customers. Also responsible for the annual leased forklift replacement program, and negotiated contracts and pricing agreements with manufacturers, vehicle fleet management companies, fuel card companies, and title/license providers. Show less

• Sep 1998 - Mar 2001

Responsible for ensuring the daily maintenance requirements for one of the top 50 largest U.S. truck fleets were met by efficiently managing the daily productivity of two maintenance supervisors and proactively working with internal customers, manufacturer reps, and external maintenance facilities to ensure maintenance is performed correctly and quickly to minimize vehicle downtime.Also responsible for the timely issuance and payment of all purchase orders for vehicle maintenance, and the resolution of any issues between internal customers and maintenance facilities. Show less

Dispatcher - Trucking Operations

• May 1994 - Sep 1998

Responsible for the daily efficient distribution of work to ensure all commitments for the pick up and delivery of freight were met using a team of owner/operator truck drivers in three different terminals (Houston, Tampa, and Jacksonville). This required satisfying the often competing needs of the drivers, the customers, the shippers and CSX in a constantly high tempo work environment. Responsible for the daily efficient distribution of work to ensure all commitments for the pick up and delivery of freight were met using a team of owner/operator truck drivers in three different terminals (Houston, Tampa, and Jacksonville). This required satisfying the often competing needs of the drivers, the customers, the shippers and CSX in a constantly high tempo work environment.

Officer

• May 1983 - Apr 1994

Responsible for daily operation and administration of logistics and transportation organizations of up to 220 Marines in multiple specialties and millions of dollars in equipment. Responsible for daily operation and administration of logistics and transportation organizations of up to 220 Marines in multiple specialties and millions of dollars in equipment.