Christopher Rice

About Christopher Rice

Currently enjoying a distinguished 10+ year career as a value-adding business partner who hones in on current business challenges, recommends novel solutions and works with cross-functional leaders to drive change in how we utilize transportation. I am an expert in energizing and mobilizing teams, aligning stakeholders, securing necessary approvals, and meeting strict project budgets and timelines. I exhibit strong management and leadership experience in the Transportation and Logistics Industry while working with consultants, organizing and delivering competing demands, and instituting process improvements that streamline operational workflows which bolster team productivity.

Experience

1. Manager Train Operations

   CSX

   Apr 2023 — Present · Dearborn, MI, US

   Responsible for capitalizing on fluidity through supplying efficient movement of traffic across the line of road and yard by developing, organizing, and executing the operating plan in a safe and cost effective manner. Responsible for the deliverables and results of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics. Collaborate efforts with Engineering, Mechanical, other terminal and field management personnel, Crew Management, and Operations Center in the handling of crews and operations to make decisions towards the goal of safety, asset utilization, cost control and effectively leading and developing people.

Education

• Florida Atlantic University

  Certificate, Hospitality and Tourism Management

  2020 — 2020

• Roosevelt University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resource Management

  2009 — 2011

• University of North Florida

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

  2000 — 2004

• Roosevelt University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2009 — 2011

• University of North Florida

  Certificate, Artificial Intelligence

  2025 — 2025