Amber Cobley
Wheaton
Summary
Dedicated and skilled repairman with hands-on experience at the Illinois Railway Museum, excelling in equipment repair and preventative maintenance. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency through effective collaboration and problem-solving. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and safety management, ensuring high-quality outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Steam Locomotive Volunteer Repairman
Illinois Railway Museum
07.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues in various equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, identifying potential problems before they escalated.
- Utilized hand and power tools effectively in diverse repair tasks while adhering to safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new staff on repair techniques and proper tool usage, enhancing team efficiency.
- Streamlined repair processes by suggesting improvements based on hands-on experience and observations.
- Completed complex repair tasks under challenging conditions while maintaining strict attention to detail and quality control measures.
- Enhanced repair quality by utilizing proper tools and techniques in a timely manner.
IRM Coach Department Helper
Illinois Railway Museum
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Prep and paint interior and exterior of coaches
- Install trim pieces of various coaches
- Fabricate steel supports for coach frames
- Safely set up work sites
- Assist in setting up merchandise/entertainment tents
- Unload trucks using a pallet jack and forklift
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Completed Deliveries efficiently while adhering to safety protocols and traffic regulations.
- Managed route planning to optimize delivery times and reduce delays.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction during deliveries.
- Maintained a perfect 5 star rating with multiple "above and beyond" badges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Wheaton, IL05-2022
Skills
- Insulation work
- Power tool operation
- Painting and finishing
- Experience operating machines
- Safety management
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment inspection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Preventative maintenance
- Mechanical skills
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members in removing large sections of internal systems of a locomotive.
- Achieved repair of a steam locomotive through effectively helping with disassembling and reassembling critical components of the locomotive.
- Solo repainted the ceiling of a vintage coach
Timeline
IRM Coach Department Helper
Illinois Railway Museum
06.2025 - 08.2025
Steam Locomotive Volunteer Repairman
Illinois Railway Museum
07.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
02.2023 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
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