Jack Ritzer
Chesapeake
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Smooth and professional assistant with experience enhancing executive productivity and improving business operations. Exceeds expectations for maximizing group performance and overseeing calendars. Operates well with minimal supervision to meet demanding objectives. Successful at coordinating mechanical maintenance and repair needs for Locomotives and Cars, when needed for power or for deliveries. Service-driven and detail-oriented with a good sense of operational needs, scheduling options and budget limitations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated mechanical repair and maintenance activities for Locomotives and cars.
- Delegate standard operating procedures to encourage consistency of work from team members to ensure that ETR's and LSR's were being made consistent.
- Monitored and motivated employees, tracking and documenting activities, correcting problems and implementing improvement plans to boost quality of mechanical work around the shop.
- Scheduled, assigned and monitored maintenance programs for locomotives through LMIS and Standard Works
- Reported on work progress to manager and incorporated feedback to maintain tight schedules though trigger texts or calls when items in shop were not on time or when updates were found about engines or cars.
Traffic Controller
Eure Incorporated
10.2022 - 12.2022
- 8-13 Hours per day, 5 days a week.
- Lane closures, Detours, Flagger operations, and delivery of traffic equipment.
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Placed cones, signs and barrels to keep vehicles out of dangerous spaces.
- Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
- Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
- Worked with foreman to create effective temporary traffic control schemes.
- Identified most efficient methods to improve traffic flow by analyzing traffic data.
- Used standard calculations to determine traffic light time settings and speed restrictions based upon area needs and observed driver behaviors.
- Stood for 10 hours with "Stop/Slow" paddle directing traffic.
Facilities Assistant
Salem Red Sox
03.2022 - 09.2022
- 6-12 Hours a day, 7 days of the week
- Assisting facility manager with upkeep and management of Salem Memorial Ballpark throughout Salem Red Sox 2022 season.
- Performed routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities in alignment with specifications.
- Assisted with logistical requirements for events and meetings.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.
- Maintained inventory and submitted written requests for supplies to keep stock levels even.
- Implemented preventive maintenance on machines and equipment to optimize safety and operational quality.
- Assisted Facilities Manager in project implementation, materials procurement, contract preparation and scheduling.
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Directed vendors, facilities staff and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
- Assisted with meetings and conference room reservations.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment and safety compliance.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
Pitching Coach
D-BAT
01.2021 - 02.2022
- 3-6 Hours a day, 6 days a week
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Developed and implemented training camps and support programs to improve athlete development.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Imparted knowledge of sports techniques, citizenship skills and academic success.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Production Crew
Norfolk Fest Events
07.2021 - 12.2021
- 6-11 Hours a day, 5 days a week
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Car Detailer
Wings Mobile Detailing
10.2020 - 02.2021
- 6-8 Hours a day, 5 days a week
- Washed, waxed and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
- Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
- Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
- Shined vehicle windows and windshields to remove water spots.
- Advised customers on regular care needs to prevent issues such as deteriorating paint.
- Provided mobile detailing services to clients at places of employment.
- Ran mobile detailing unit to serve customers across local community.
- Planned and coordinated work for team of detailers.
- Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
- Identified safety issues and addressed with shift supervisor.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle.
- Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
Warehouse Associate
Staffmark
05.2020 - 10.2020
- 8-10 Hours a day, 4 Days a week
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Performed inventory counts and stocked merchandise.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Simplified shipping and receiving processes for improved workflow.
- Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Placed incoming inventory in optimal storage locations to promote continued accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Merchandise Salesman
Norfolk Tides Baseball Association
05.2018 - 09.2020
- 5-8 Hours a day, 6 days a week
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VAAssociate of Science - Sports Management
Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC05-2019
High School Diploma -
Deep Creek High School
Chesapeake, VASkills
- Strategy development
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Planning and Coordination
- Equipment set up
- Teambuilding
- Safety awareness
- Strategic planning
- Schedule Management
- Efficiency Improvement
- Safe Work Methods
Timeline
Mechanical Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
01.2023 - Current
Traffic Controller
Eure Incorporated
10.2022 - 12.2022
Facilities Assistant
Salem Red Sox
03.2022 - 09.2022
Production Crew
Norfolk Fest Events
07.2021 - 12.2021
Pitching Coach
D-BAT
01.2021 - 02.2022
Car Detailer
Wings Mobile Detailing
10.2020 - 02.2021
Warehouse Associate
Staffmark
05.2020 - 10.2020
Merchandise Salesman
Norfolk Tides Baseball Association
05.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Old Dominion University
Associate of Science - Sports Management
Chowan University
High School Diploma -
Deep Creek High School
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