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Skills

  • Over-the-road transportation
  • Yard operations
  • Inventory control procedures
  • Rail coupler installations
  • Flexible schedule
  • CRM Systems
  • Inventory management
  • Employee development and management
  • Process improvement
  • Engine tests

Work Experiences

  • Transported Salesforce to 6 months customer locations.
  • Climbed on and off Salesforce and SAP to set or release hand brakes, couple and uncouple air hoses between rail cars, and remove and replace broken knuckles.
  • Used radio phones to communicate with conductors and traffic control center personnel about train stops, delays, and approaching trains.
  • Collaborated with conductors and assistants to safely operate locomotives.
  • Material flow, storage, and global order fulfillment were all under my supervision.
  • Was in charge of resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Moved controls such as throttles and air brakes to drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives.
  • Checked locomotives for adequate fuel, sand, water, and other supplies before each run.
  • Answered 18 calls per one year to help customers with their questions and concerns.

Summaries

  • Locomotive Engineer with experience in warehouse operations and logistics.
  • Motivated Locomotive Engineer with experience managing large-scale projects, including budgeting and administration.
  • Works well both independently and in groups.
  • Advanced understanding of ERP and WMS distribution systems is required.
  • Since 2017, I've been a specialist in RF and WMS systems, as well as a Certified Fall Protection Trainer.
  • Knowledgable in a variety of design and testing methodologies.
  • Procedure are well-understood.
  • ITIL certified, with extensive knowledge of budget management.
  • With an understanding of rail coupler and track installations, adept at Adobe Creative Suite use and safety.
  • Schedules and preventative maintenance are important to me.

Accomplishments

  • Improved railcar movement efficiency by instructing teams on complex track layout navigation, enhancing operational accuracy by 78%.
  • Partnered with safety officers to conduct periodic inspections, producing a 24% increase in regulatory compliance.
  • Successfully managed specialized system locomotives, ensuring efficient operation within challenging environments such as Chicago.
  • Used predictive analytics to forecast potential mechanical issues, extending the lifespan of critical locomotive parts by 10 years.
  • Designed weight distribution schedules for complex cargo loads, preventing structural damage and increasing operational safety by 51%.
  • Optimized communication protocols between engineering teams and control centers, delivering real-time updates that improved train scheduling accuracy by 63%.
  • Utilized cutting-edge diagnostic tools to shorten locomotive repair durations, reducing annual maintenance costs by 56%.
  • Contributed to the optimization of equipment usage during peak operational hours, reducing power consumption by 38%.
  • Led cross-functional team collaboration to resolve routing conflicts, resulting in a 25% improvement in overall train scheduling efficiency.
  • Executed load calculations and weight balancing techniques to increase cargo stability, minimizing incidents of load-related accidents by 81%.

Affiliations

  • Member of the Safety and Wellness Committee at Northwind
  • Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan (for employee Well-being initiatives)
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • Professional Distinction in Railway Load Management at Brightline
  • Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI)
  • Toastmasters
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • Lions Club

Certifications

  • Signal Engineering Course Completion - Ironclad Systems
  • Certified Mentor for Locomotive Engineer Development Programs
  • Certified Rail Industry Safety Professional (CRISP)
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Certified in Conductor Operation (CCO) - 2017
  • ServSafe
  • Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification - 2022
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Certified Train Dispatcher (CTD) - 2016

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