Brayden Bent
Galesburg
Summary
Results-oriented leader with extensive experience in member engagement and organizational governance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through strategic initiatives and training programs, fostering collaboration and transparency. Strong expertise in communication, mentoring, and problem-solving, adept at navigating complex challenges and driving impactful results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Local Chairperson
Smart Union
01.2018 - Current
- Enhanced union member satisfaction through strategic engagement initiatives.
- Facilitated successful negotiations between management and union representatives.
- Developed member training programs, promoting professional growth and skill enhancement.
- Ensured budget alignment with priorities through effective financial oversight.
- Represented members in discipline hearings, achieving satisfactory resolutions for all parties.
- Implemented policies to boost operational efficiency within union structure.
Conductor
BNSF Railway
06.2011 - Current
- Learned safety protocols and operational procedures for train operations.
- Assisted in coordinating train schedules to ensure timely departures and arrivals.
- Observed and followed conductor instructions during training sessions.
- Gained familiarity with signaling systems and communication tools used in operations.
- Switched cars in order to maintain hazmat compliance and meet safety standards.
- Worked outdoors in all weather conditions.
Maintenance Technician
APEX Pork
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and executed repairs to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to implement safety protocols and maintain a hazard-free work environment.
- Assisted in training new technicians on maintenance procedures and equipment operation standards.
Horizontal Construction Engineer
Illinois Army National Guard
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Achieved efficient earth-moving by operating heavy construction equipment effectively.
- Determined optimal construction methods through thorough site assessments.
- Ensured project alignment and safety compliance by collaborating with diverse teams.
- Enhanced team performance by mentoring junior engineers in safety protocols.
- Increased operational efficiency by implementing process improvements, reducing project downtime.
- Maintained delivery schedules by overseeing project timelines and resource allocation.
Education
No Degree - Engineering
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, ILHigh School Diploma -
R.O.W.V.A. High School
Oneida05-2010
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Motivational skills
- Faculty management
- Onboarding and training
- Ethical behavior
- Activity supervision
- Agenda setting
- Recruiting
- Strategic leadership
- Delegation
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Solution innovation
Accomplishments
- Negotiated a new favorable work-rules agreement for employees and management locally in Galesburg, IL, creating ground-breaking changes to employee schedules and routes.
- Created a new logistical process for a local switch engine to streamline productivity.
- Documented and resolved multiple safety issues which led to less injuries.
Certification
- Licensed Heavy Equipment Operator - June 2012-June 2018
- Licensed Railway Conductor - June 2011-Current
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
APEX Pork
05.2018 - 06.2021
Local Chairperson
Smart Union
01.2018 - Current
Horizontal Construction Engineer
Illinois Army National Guard
06.2012 - 06.2018
Conductor
BNSF Railway
06.2011 - Current
No Degree - Engineering
Carl Sandburg College
High School Diploma -
R.O.W.V.A. High School