1. Tracy A. De Leon
104 N 11th
Street
Rogers AR 72756
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over twenty years of solid business experience, Paralegal Certificate and career progression from
Administrative and Transportation Management to Upper Management of Fleet Operations. Background in
contract administration, freight rate negotiations, fleet movement and fleet analysis. Experience includes
use of historic fleet utilization data and project coordination for increased system efficiency. Record of
effective use of computer systems and software, time management and overall departmental organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IDMC August 2004 - present
Bentonville AR
President – Owner
Completed startup of an S Corporation that manages a variety of Railcars, operations and mechanical
projects. As well, by providing high quality decals at reasonable prices, have been able to provide value
added restencil management and on-site mechanical labor to assist clients in maintaining their ever moving
fleet.
Trans-Tech LLC May 2003 – August 2004
Chicago Illinois
Vice President - Sales
Development of Chicago based sales office for Trans-Tech LLC based in Oklahoma. Intergrated new
marketing functions into company as well as developed an intensive lead and new customer base. Quoted
over $8 million in new business during first year with the company.
CIT December 1997 – May 2003
Chicago Illinois
Assistant Vice President – Fleet Operations
Integral team member on the implementation of entire fleet operations department, computer database and car tracking systems.
Managed a staff of five to ten covering a wide variety of fleet operation functions.
♦ Created initial Fleet Operations equipment database for fleet of 50,000 railcars
♦ Coordinated and developed contractual database and filing system
♦ Directed the design and development of Internet railcar tracing system
♦ Reduced freight costs by over $1,000,000 during first year
♦ Serve as an appointed business contact with the applications team for the implementation of a centralized fleet
management database
♦ Oversee fleet management of 50,000 railcars – including OT-5, UMLER and railcar movement
♦ Negotiate freight rates for car movements with Class I, Class II and shortline railroads
♦ Obtain and negotiate storage locations and storage rates
♦ Oversee Mileage and per diem car accounting department

2. FIRST UNION RAIL March 1994 – December 1997
Rosemont Illinois
Director – Maintenance Projects (March 1997 – December 1997)
Responsible for UMLER, Lot File development and car mark restenciling for fleet. Responsibilities include direction of
planning processes, consolidation of departmental plans and development of strategies and programs to decrease expenditures
and improve revenues.
♦ Cost analysis of fleet maintenance versus utilization
♦ Provided research and development as part of growth within other groups inside the organization
♦ Developed, implemented and maintained company wide database system for UMLER and Master Asset
Reconciliation
♦ Provided contract interpretation and contract organization systems
♦ Recognized for successful application of interpersonal skills in coordinating programs involving sales, marketing,
computer systems, accounting and operations
Fleet Manager (March 1994 – March 1997)
♦ Participated in consolidation of multimillion dollar corporate entity
♦ Acted as liaison to Corporate Database Team to assure integrity, recommend enhancements and suggest new
applications
♦ Provided car movement direction and customer service provider to Lessees and managed car owners
♦ Negotiated freight rates and various car hire reductions
NORTHBROOK RAIL January 1989 – March 1994
Arlington Heights Illinois
Contract Coordinator
Responsible for implementation of contract administration department, contract compilation and negotiation. Designed complex
contract filing system and refinements for contractual language and interpretation. Worked with consultants in design and
implementation of software for billing and fleet management databases.
EDUCATION
MBA – Marketing Loyola University 2001
Paralegal Certificate Harper College 1995
Bachelor of Business Degree Western Illinois University 1987
OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
League of Railway Industry Women - VP Equipment Asset Management Working Committee
UMLER Committee Assoc. Car Accounting Car Service Officers
Proficient with mainframe and PC computer systems, spreadsheets, word processing and database
software programs including WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, WANG, ORACLE and SQL. Proficient in
Spanish.