1. DONALD HALL
3330 Mallard Dr. Clarksville, TN 37042
Cell (812)-483-8682
bayougator24@hotmail.com
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated and proven United States Army Veteran with over 6 years of leadership experience as a Culinary Supervisor and 4
years’ experience as Switchmen/Trackman. Possessing a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and utilize
problem solving techniques. A proven leader with the ability to improve efficiency and production by consistently reviewing
information and implementing effective procedures. Exceptional interpersonal and written communication abilities.
Logistics Management
Personnel Management
Mass Production (Culinary)
HAZMAT Training
Handling/Transportation
Coaching/Mentoring
Quality Assurance
Customer Service
Strategic Resource Allocation
Customer Service Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Culinary Supervisor May 2009 – Present
United States Army Fort Campbell, KY
Steve Alexander 337-397-2503
 Led a team of 10 personnel on reopening the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Dining Facility; saving the Army over
$300,000 in Department Of Logistics contract fees, in a 90 days during redeployment operations. Maintained and
accounted for 100% for all Maintenance Training Organization Exposition/ Equipment assigned equipment worth $300
million, which resulted in zero losses.
 Proficiently trained 24 Soldiers on Culinary responsibilities which played a vital role on the service, safety, accountability
and mission of the dining facility operation. Displayed a strong concern for supervised personnel; and effectively assisted
in solving their problems through leadership, counseling and mentorship.
 Monitor over 24 employees on a daily basis with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving,
and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
 Monitored and regulated the Dining Facility's kitchen equipment by doing basic and minor repair, by reading and
understanding the schematics and user manual and training other employees on proper care and daily maintenance on
equipment.
 Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations for customers.
 Maintained all the Dining Facility's equipment inventories, and keep inventory records, logging damages and losses to
keep the building budget under spent and to prevent losses for each fiscal year.
 Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee
performance in dining and lodging facilities.
 Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of
arrangements with clients.
 Routinely relied upon by executive level supervisors within the dining facility to accomplish time sensitive missions
resulting in outstanding results. Demonstrated excellent work habits and attention to detail while providing food support
for a large military organization during times of training in adverse environments.
 Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interviewed them to determine product availability and terms of
sales. Resolved vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers. Participated in the development of
specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials. Directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in
buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
 Utilized a knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative
costs and benefits. Possessed a demonstrated working of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and
other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Proven business and management
techniques; skilled in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production
methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Conductor/Railyard Switchmen July 2005 – May 2009
Respondek Railway subcontracted with General Electric Mount Vernon, IN
Jerry Strange 812-618-6196

2. DONALD HALL
3330 Mallard Dr. Clarksville, TN 37042
Cell (812)-483-8682
bayougator24@hotmail.com
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 Lead switchman which planned, organized, and managed the work of employees to ensure that the work is
accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.Collaborated with other managers or employee
members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.
 Patrolled assigned track sections so that damaged or broken track can be located and reported. Kept records of the
contents and destination of each train car, and make sure that cars are added or removed at proper points on routes.
Lubricated machines, changed oil, or filled hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels. Explained and demonstrated work
tasks to new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.
 Cleaned tracks or cleared ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes. Raised rails, using hydraulic jacks, to allow for tie
removal and replacement.
 Operated single- or multiple-head spike pullers to pull old spikes from ties. Drove graders, tamping machines, brooms, or
ballast spreading machines to redistribute gravel or ballast between rails. Received information regarding train or rail
problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices. Repaired or adjusted track switches, using wrenches
and replacement parts.
 Review schedules, switching orders, weigh bills, and shipping records to obtain cargo loading and unloading
information and to plan work.
 Confirm routes and destination information for freight cars ensuring safety regulations were followed.
 Keep records of the contents and destination of each train car, and make sure that cars are added or removed at proper
points on routes.
 Effectively trained 6 employees on the company's safety procedures were followed, and the proper hand signals and
on the daily work protocol to ensure they meet the company standard and conducted employee training sessions on
subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientation, quality improvement, or computer use.
 Repaired or replaced defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches,
power tools, and welding equipment as well as tested all repairs for operability before and after repairs were made
 Worked as a signal man directing railcars into proper track and placement of all locations which contained various type of
chemicals from fuel, oil, DMT, plastic pellets, acetone, and phenol as well as empty railcars. Worked as a three man team
routing and placing railcars in order to meet the company’s need which improved efficiency. Trained several people in this
position and became lead switchman and was in charge of daily ground operations to include the safety of the others and
the basic day to day responsibilities of the switch list and railcar operations.
 Inspect freight cars for compliance with sealing procedures and record car numbers and seal numbers.
 Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national
security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
 Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Primary Leadership Course, U.S. Army - Schofield Barracks, HI - 2013
• Master Driver Training, U.S. Army - Schofield Barracks, HI - 2010
• Advanced Individual Training, Culinary Specialist, U.S. Army - Fort Lee, VA - 2009
• High School Diploma, William Henry Harrison High School - Evansville, IN -2005
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Computer Programs: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Spreadsheet, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint
Office Automation: Typing 40 WPM, Printer, Copy and Fax Machine, Scanner, Intercom, Multi Line Phone, Forklift
operation 10k and below

3. DONALD HALL
3330 Mallard Dr. Clarksville, TN 37042
Cell (812)-483-8682
bayougator24@hotmail.com
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