Long Island Rail Road

As a Manager in the Service Planning Department at Long Island Rail Road, I focused on project implementation and operational efficiency within a remote work environment. My responsibilities encompassed managing equipment schedules and spearheading key projects that significantly improved resource utilization.

➡️ Pioneered the remote implementation of the LIRR Centralized Train Scheduling System (Equipment Section), anticipated to enhance operational efficiency by 15+%

➡️ Executed an extensive remote review of equipment reserves, optimizing resources and realizing annual savings of over $500K.

➡️ Orchestrated equipment contingency plans during crises such as Hurricane Sandy and COVID-19, maintaining service reliability at 95% while working remotely.

➡️ Supervised critical equipment operations remotely, contributing to LIRR's most significant service expansion in over a century, accommodating a projected passenger increase of 41%.

➡️ Initiated virtual cross-functional meetings and knowledge exchanges, accelerating project completion by 20% and enhancing response to critical issues through improved inter-departmental communication.

Manager – Equipment Schedules & Strategies / Lead Projects Implementation – Service Planning 

As an experienced Long Island Rail Road Service Planning Department manager, I effectively led remote teams to manage equipment operations and minimize service disruptions while focusing on project implementation and efficiency.

➡️ Championed remote management of equipment operations, enhancing services for a daily passenger base 301k.

➡️ Orchestrated strategic equipment adjustments during track outages, minimizing service impact and exemplifying effective project implementation.

➡️ Directed a team of Supervisors/Equipment Schedulers remotely, fostering efficiency improvements through continuous improvement initiatives with integrated Lean practices.

➡️ Utilized forecasting techniques to anticipate passenger volume fluctuations and environmental factors, collaborating seamlessly with cross-departmental stakeholders to resolve critical equipment issues.

Manager – Equipment Schedules – Service Planning 

As a Senior Yardmaster/Equipment Coordinator at Long Island Rail Road, I led daily operations and project implementation for a large fleet while ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

➡️ Led operations for 864/866 MU and 111/119 C-3 cars, optimizing schedules to ensure maximum efficiency.

➡️ Implemented continuous improvement strategies to enhance resource allocation and rail service reliability, utilizing data analysis and forecasting.

➡️ Supervised approximately 35 remote team members across various shifts, fostering leadership in Yardmasters and supporting key personnel.

➡️ Devised alternative solutions during high-impact issues using WMDS software, demonstrating problem-solving skills in a remote setting.

➡️ Achieved $40K monthly cost reductions by streamlining resource allocation and crew scheduling during the Hurricane Sandy crisis.

Senior Yardmaster – Transportation Services

As a Yardmaster, I led daily operations, data management, and inter-agency coordination at Long Island Rail Road, focusing on efficiency and customer support in a remote setting.

➡️ Progressed from Customer Information Clerk to lead daily assembly of passenger cars across 11 yards, improving train readiness for revenue and non-revenue services.

➡️ Directed rail yard operations remotely, ensuring safety protocols while managing a dispersed team of yard workers.

➡️ Implemented efficient data tracking and reporting systems for performance records and safety certifications, resulting in prompt response during emergencies.

➡️ Liaised remotely with external agencies like Amtrak and New Jersey Transit to optimize train movements and enforce safety protocols.

➡️ Collaborated virtually with maintenance staff to address equipment needs, resolving operational issues swiftly.

Skills: Remote Leadership, Operations Management, Inter-agency Coordination, Data Management, Safety Compliance.

Yardmaster – Transportation Services 

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

As a Retail Specialist at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., I excelled in leading cross-functional teams and driving sales volumes through efficient project implementation and market analysis.

➡️ Achieved the highest sales volume in the North East market, recognized with the 2006 Retail Excellence Award.

➡️ Led cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and efficiency in retail operations.

➡️ Utilized data research for effective project implementation and trend forecasting.

➡️ Provided coaching to team members to enhance their performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Retail Sales Specialist – North East Market

🚀 A Single Moment Changed My Life Forever…



Losing my father at 47 taught me something powerful:
Systemic inefficiencies aren't barriers—they're invitations to innovate.

Growing up in resource-constrained environments, I saw firsthand how infrastructure gaps limit human potential. Today, I turn those gaps into mobility systems that perform under pressure.

I design calm in the middle of chaos.
Whether it's 80,000 fans moving through a FIFA stadium district or a snowstorm threatening critical rail ops, I help teams build systems that don't blink when the pressure hits.

For nearly 19 years, I've led operations across crisis-tested rail corridors and mega-event environments—managing transit, crowd flow, and contingency strategies that keep people moving when it matters most.

🔭 My current focus:
🏟️ Smarter fan mobility for FIFA 2026
🧠 Data-powered crowd flow strategies
⚡ Transit ops built for real-world disruption
🌎 Cross-border travel intelligence for mega-events

Backed by certifications in PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Agile, I merge precision planning with agile leadership. Whether it's a hurricane response, a multi-country stadium simulation, or a fan-first sponsor strategy, I deliver under fire.

Because when the stakes rise, only one question matters:
Can your system move under pressure?

📌 Let's connect if you're working on:
• FIFA 2026 city logistics
• Crisis simulation & urban risk audits
• Fan-first operations & crowd intelligence
• Smart city transit readiness

📬 DM me anytime
📍 NYC-based | Global impact | Quietly building smarter movement systems

Gregory Charles

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American Connector Supply

American Connector Supply Corp. is a premier supplier of aerospace parts and connectors, ensuring reliability and quality for aviation and defense applications. With an inventory of approximately 17 million connectors housed in a 40,000-square-foot Greenville warehouse and two additional Florida facilities, ACS provides top-tier solutions for aerospace manufacturing and maintenance.

Company Owner

Southern California Connector Corp.

We bought Southern Cal (with Neal Bonavia) to expand our aerospace connector part footprint. We moved this well-respected California based aerospace company to the Southeast.

MS Electronix, Inc.

Privileged to be a co-owner (with Neal Bonavia) of MS Electronix. This acquisition strengthened our ability to deliver high-quality electronic components and services to the aerospace industry, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and excellence. In addition to connector parts, MS Electronix is also an expert in the field of military-spec connector cables selling to the U.S. Navy and other allied nations.

Dapper Dog

Dapper Dog Pet Store: Luxury Pet Boutique in Downtown Greenville

Located at the corner of North Main and East North Street in Downtown Greenville, Dapper Dog offers a curated selection of high-end pet products. 

From dog art and toys to premium food, treats, clothing, and gear, our boutique is designed to cater to the discerning pet owner. Bring your furry friend and experience Greenville’s premier pet shopping destination.

Business Owner

K. Rupel Boom F.C.

Rupel Boom Football Club: Preserving Tradition, Building the Future

Dating back to 1908, Rupel Boom FC is a historic Belgian football club with deep community roots. Saved from the brink of bankruptcy, the club now thrives under new leadership, with a passionate fanbase and a top-tier youth academy. The Crocketts aim to restore RBFC’s legacy while growing young talent and strengthening its connection with the town of Boom.

Gold Pro Media

Gold Pro Media: Professional Editing Made Simple

I was thrilled to start this media company with Trevor (YouTube jedi) and Dillon (Podcast pro). Gold Pro Media offers expert editing services designed to scale with your content needs, all for a flat monthly rate. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, educator, or ministry leader, we help refine your vision and maximize your content output with high-quality editing.

Co-Owner

Hidden Creek Horse Farm, LLC

Hidden Creek Horse Farm Where Passion Meets Equestrian Tradition

Founded in 1998, Hidden Creek Horse Farm is a treasured equestrian facility in upstate South Carolina, dedicated to building a love for horses and horsemanship. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, the farm provides expert training, quality boarding, and a welcoming community. 

Come experience the joy of riding in a picturesque and well-maintained environment.

Whisper Wick

Whisper Wick Candles: Illuminate Your Space with Elegance

Whisper Wick Candles crafts premium, hand-poured candles with delightful fragrances, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere in any room.

#1 Ranked LI Creator Family Life (Favikon) | Owner of 17 companies, 44 RE properties, 1 football club | Believer, Husband, Dad | Follow for posts on family, business, productivity, and innovation

On March 17, 2023, I made a phone call that saved my life.

I was giving a quiz to my university class when my phone rang repeatedly.
The caller was my medical doctor.

I stepped into the hallway to listen to the voicemail which urged me to call my doctor immediately. I hesitated, then made the call.

The previous day, I’d gone in for tests thinking I had a kidney stone, but the tests came back very serious. My doctor insisted I needed to go to the Emergency Room ASAP‼️ 

My bilirubin count was off the charts, and my liver wasn’t functioning. 

I went to the ER instead of my planned family trip to our beach house on Daufuskie Island. 

If I hadn’t called (& gone to the ER), I'd have been on an island with no bridge & no hospital when the sepsis hit.

Instead, I spent Spring Break in the hospital with 2 emergency surgeries, a loving family, incredible friends, & tons of prayer.

In the hospital, I kept thinking of my relationship with God & my family. 

I’m thankful to own dozens of real estate properties & 19 businesses. It’s given me the opportunity to employ hundreds of people. 

But at the end of the day, those aren't the most important things. I never anticipated being an UHNWI, but money is not the end game.

Prior to the ER visit, I’d resisted social media and lived a private life.
I came out of the hospital as a 43-year-old realizing I was living on borrowed time.

I’m now using LinkedIn, YouTube and other social platforms to share business and family lessons I’ve learned along the way.

I’m privileged to own nearly 50 real estate properties (residential and commercial). I own businesses in the sectors of aerospace, hospitality, sports, pets, retail, and real estate.

However, my identity is not found in my bank account, businesses, or real estate.

As a Christian, I believe my ultimate identity is in Jesus Christ who died a sacrificial substitutionary death to make eternal life possible and save me from my sin.

God graciously let me marry Abigail, who's far better than I deserve. 

After two miscarriages, God providentially gave us 5 amazing children. What a blessing!

I'm privileged to speak around the US, but the days I look forward to most are those spent with my wife and kids at soccer games, getting bagels at Panera on Saturday mornings, or reading a story together as a family.

I’m not selling anything on LinkedIn, I don’t offer paid coaching or business services.

I’m simply here sharing thoughts you might find helpful. 
Thoughts about business, family, RE, investing, and productivity.

If interested, click follow.

Thanks for reading!

Nathan Crockett, PhD

Warren Buffett's retiring.

He still lives in the same house he bought in 1958.
Drives himself to work.
Drinks Coca-Cola.

And he’s worth $135 billion.

Warren Buffett isn’t flashy.
He’s focused.

He’s not trying to impress.
He’s trying to invest:

In businesses, in people, in principles that last.

25 lessons from Warren Buffett 
(about money, business, and life)

1. Be greedy when others are fearful.
 ↳ Fear makes prices drop. That’s when you buy.

2. Be fearful when others are greedy.
 ↳ If everyone’s chasing it, it’s probably overpriced.

3. The stock market is a voting machine in the short term, a weighing machine in the long term.
 ↳ Hype fades. Value endures.

4. Invest in what you understand.
 ↳ If you can’t explain it to a fifth grader, skip it.

5. Time is your best ally.
 ↳ Let compounding do its quiet work.

6. Don’t time the market.
 ↳ It’s not about guessing. It’s about holding.

7. Reputation takes 20 years to build, 5 minutes to ruin.
 ↳ Guard it.

8. Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
 ↳ They are not the same.

9. Only buy something you’d be happy to hold if the market closed for 10 years.
 ↳ Patience is a strategy.

10. Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.
 ↳ Confidence without clarity is a trap.

11. It’s better to hang out with people better than you.
 ↳ You rise or fall with your circle.

12. The most important skill in business is communication.
 ↳ If you can’t say it clearly, you don’t know it deeply.

13. Know your circle of competence and stay within it.
 ↳ No one wins by pretending.

14. Doing nothing is often the right move.
 ↳ Don’t just do something, stand there.

15. You don’t need to swing at every pitch.
 ↳ Wait for your pitch. Then swing hard.

16. Build a margin of safety.
 ↳ In business. In life. In investing.

17. Avoid debt.
 ↳ Especially personal debt. It steals your options.

18. Admit your mistakes. Fast.
 ↳ Denial is expensive.

19. Hire for integrity, intelligence, and energy.
 ↳ If you lack the first, the other two will destroy you.

20. Read every day.
 ↳ Buffett spends 5–6 hours reading. Every single day.

21. Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.
 ↳ Gratitude wins.

22. Don’t confuse activity with progress.
 ↳ Busy is not the same as effective.

23. Simple is not stupid.
 ↳ The smartest strategies are often the most boring.

24. Bet on people.
 ↳ A great team beats a great spreadsheet.

25. Know when to say no.
 ↳ Discipline is saying no to almost everything.

Buffett’s wisdom isn’t loud.
 It’s not trending.
 It doesn’t sparkle.

But it works.
It compounds.

Over time, Buffett's lessons don’t just make you richer,
They make you wiser.

Which one hit you hardest?

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