Robert R Cupples
Virginia Beach
Summary
Highly talented individual boasting a background in decision making, issue resolution and customer assistance. A motivated Operations Associate known for obeying all safety procedures and well-trained in shipping and receiving procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Railroad Conductor/Yardmaster
Norfolk Southern
Norfolk
10.2022 - Current
- Performed yard switching operations as needed to ensure efficient movement of cars within yards.
- Operated trains safely according to federal and company regulations.
- Organized yard operations
- Trained new conductors on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Communicated with dispatchers on changes to train routes or arrival and departure times.
- Organized paperwork related to train operations such as manifests and switch lists.
- Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
- Supervised yard operations and ensured safe train movements.
Foreign Commodity Inspector
Foreign Trade Service
Chesapeake
06.2015 - 10.2022
- Created and maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports and documents.
- Participated in frequent communication with other administrative team members, human resources and finance department on special projects and events.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Assigned and marked items with grades and official acceptance or rejection status.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
Lift Operator
Vail Resorts Inc
Avon
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Started lift each morning and performed safety inspections.
- Responded to emergencies in calm and helpful way.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
Coffee Inspector
Continental Terminals
Chesapeake
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Identified acceptable components and rejected defective products.
- Filled out and submitted logs and paperwork on-time.
- Checked safety and compliance of equipment, shipping containers and transport vehicles.
Cook
Rudee's Restaurant & Raw Bar
Virginia Beach
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Made recommendations regarding future food and equipment purchases to maintain product effectiveness.
Education
Standard Diploma -
Floyd Kellam High School
Virginia Beach, VAAssociate of Business Administration - Business
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASkills
- Strong problem solver
- Ability to manage crews
- Proper phone etiquette
- Professional and mature
- Excel spreadsheet
- Yard management
- Time management
- Safety regulations compliance
- Multi-tasking skills
- Transportation documentation
- Freight handling expertise
Timeline
Railroad Conductor/Yardmaster
Norfolk Southern
10.2022 - Current
Foreign Commodity Inspector
Foreign Trade Service
06.2015 - 10.2022
Lift Operator
Vail Resorts Inc
10.2014 - 06.2015
Coffee Inspector
Continental Terminals
08.2011 - 10.2014
Cook
Rudee's Restaurant & Raw Bar
07.2008 - 08.2011
Standard Diploma -
Floyd Kellam High School
Associate of Business Administration - Business
Tidewater Community College