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5151 Cheney Loop Casper, WY 82609
307-‐752-‐5710
ARIK KOLDEN
OBJECTIVE Results driven team leader with extensive background in rail operations and logistics management seeking a challenging and rewarding career
SKILLS & ABILITIES Experience with many facets of transportation management including: Division Management experience on a Class 1 Railroad Extensive rail fleet management skills Proven team leader with IRP (Issue Resolution Process) for driving continuous improvement on key issues Skilled in accident/incident reporting as POC for HFI derailments, track related derailments, run through switches and drug and alcohol testing Excellent interpersonal communication skills managing up to 100 employees Certified DSRC, Certified RCO Operator, Certified Conductor, HAZMAT Certified Solid understanding of 49 CFR part 228 Hours of Service, part 218 sub part F-‐ shoving movements, equipment in the foul, securing and inspecting switches Extensive experience in the hiring HR process Proficient with Microsoft Suite Proficient with TSS and TSS Express Railroad Operations software Successfully integrated of 2 separate Crude/Sand facilities in 2014 at Enserco and Natrona (NCC, CCR) Extensive experience working with Short Line Railroads, Intermodal facilities and trucking companies Track record with proven results behind maximizing connections, decreasing dwell times of product and controlling cost and demurrage charges Collaborate well with other leaders in finding solutions to complex problems Played pivotal role in onboarding other Managers through the Corporate Management Trainee System Extensive Terminal Operations experience-‐ Improved G&D and Intermediate Connections 24% YOY and led an injury free workforce Extensive Division Operations experience-‐ Decreased Human Factor Incidents 85% decreased dwell time 54% Increased Intermediate Connections 28% and led an injury free workforce
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EXPERIENCE BNSF RAILWAY 2011-‐PRESENT
DIVISION TRAINMASTER –BNSF-‐ CASPER, WY
JUNE 2014-‐PRESENT
Manage operation, assist in developing the plan within the Powder River Division. Provide Supervision for TY&E employees within Casper and connecting terminals and collaborate with dispatchers and Chief dispatchers for planning specific call times to ensure on time performance and maximization of intermediate connections. Perform operations tests and safety audits in order to maintain compliance with BNSF and FRA standards. Conduct Investigations for injuries and HFI (Human Factor Incidents) to determine cause and enforce discipline. Integrated 2 new crude facilities into our network. Work with the Equipment group to ensure adequate product is on hand for sand/bentonite/crude/sulfur customer’s needs. Monitor our G&D metrics for on time performance and continuous improvement. Worked with site safety team and Road Masters to quickly resolve SIRP safety issues.
TERMINAL TRAINMASTER – BNSF – GALVESTON, TX
2012-‐2014 Managed terminal operations and lead over 80 employees in day to day train operations including interchange with UP and GWR railroads with Crude, Sulfur, Urea, and Grain trains as well as originating manifest trains. Served as DSRCO (Designated Supervisor of Remote Control Operations). Ensured Hazmat and train makeup compliance in accordance with FRA-‐CFR regulations. Trained new management CMT’s and other FLS on successful operations techniques and onboarding and worked with Best Way to create an onboarding guide which will be used for future onboarding. Provided oversight resulting in drastic improvements in performance metrics including reducing car dwell times by 47% and increasing on time performance 28% year over year. Served as coordinator for new hire conductor program. Performed operations testing for terminal compliance with BNSF and FRA standards. Worked at the intermodal facility at Pearland, TX and managed the ramp and convoy operations for intermodal train schedules. Led an injury free workforce.
OPERATIONS MANAGER – CARPET DESIGN -‐ SHERIDAN, WY
2006-‐2010 Managed day-‐to-‐day operations including the organization of our subcontractors scheduling. Handled project estimations and bid work on both large and small-‐scale projects including homes, businesses, and schools. Served as chief estimator and lead sales person. Worked with customers on a daily basis to fulfill their needs. Worked with suppliers and shippers to ensure on time purchase orders lead to on time deliveries. Ordered inventory for wholesale to customers and managed flow of goods. Managed warehouse operations and led an injury free workforce.
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EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING 2000-‐2004 FINANCE/ECONOMICS
REFERENCES ARLIE FEARS
OP INSPECTOR – FRA – AMARILLO, TX 307-‐751-‐4469
ANDY OGG
PROCESS ENGINEER – BP – PRUDHOE BAY, AK 307-‐399-‐3816
JONATHAN GOMEZ
TERMINAL MANAGER – BNSF – GALVESTON, TX 817-‐224-‐7235
