Alleen Jimerson
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Making Home Safe my number #1 priority.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainmaster
CPKC
Shreveport, LA
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Trainmaster LOR
Kcs Railroad
Mexico, MO
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete
Assistant Trainmaster
Kcs Railroad
East St. Louis, IL
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted Trainmaster in managing operation safety performance, practices, customer satisfaction and financial productivity.
- Implemented work processes to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
- Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes.
- Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Yardmaster
Kcs Railroad
East St. Louis,IL
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
- Adapted routes and schedules based on weather conditions to prevent delays and alerted supervisors of changes.
- Collaborated with engineers to determine maintenance schedules and repairs, plan out-of-service times and coordinate returns to service.
Locomotive Engineer
Kcs Railroad
East St. Louis, IL
04.2015 - 04.2020
- Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures..
- Maintained records of train movements, daily logs and train performance reports.
- Communicated with dispatchers about train cargo and timetables.
- Made decisions on safety and scheduling employees to support operational requirements.
- Reviewed, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
- Added or detached loads by coupling or uncoupling cars.
- Triggered track switches and activated traffic signals by operating controls.
- Managed communications flow to employees and customers regarding departures, arrivals, delays and closures.
- Inspected locomotives for operational readiness by making FRA and company-required checks and tests.
- Worked with conductors and assistants to drive locomotives safely.
- Inspected locomotives before and after runs.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Checked speed and air pressure of locomotive at various points throughout route.
- Operated locomotives to transport freight and other materials.
- Interpreted and relayed hand and lantern signals affecting movement of train and controlled speed and clearance distance of cars.
- Examined locomotives to verify adequate fuel, sand, water and other supplies before each run.
- Conferred with conductors and traffic control center personnel via radio phones to issue and receive information concerning stops, delays and oncoming trains.
- Operated automated systems to propel trains, add or remove cars and switch cars around to unload freight.
Railroad Conductor
Kcs Railroad
East St. Louis, IL
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Recorded logs of train car destinations and contents.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Negotiated and directed train and rail cars movement.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
Trainmaster
CPKC Railroad
Beaumont, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced safety measures for both employees and passengers through regular safety audits and training programs.
- Led cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement in operational processes, resulting in cost savings and increased efficiency.
- Participated in emergency preparedness drills, preparing staff for potential crisis situations while maintaining efficient operations during such events.
- Fostered a culture of accountability among staff by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for their actions or lack thereof when necessary.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching as needed for professional growth.
- Managed daily train operations to ensure timely arrivals and departures, increasing customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined communication between departments, resulting in a more cohesive workforce and improved overall performance.
- Conducted thorough investigations into accidents or incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Constructive Feedback
- Train Assembly
- Critical Thinking
- Workplace Safety
- Safety Audit
- Employee Evaluation
- Operational Efficiency
- Operational Standards
- Locomotive Inspection
- Safety Guidelines
Timeline
Trainmaster
CPKC Railroad
09.2023 - Current
Trainmaster
CPKC
11.2022 - 09.2023
Trainmaster LOR
Kcs Railroad
08.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Trainmaster
Kcs Railroad
09.2020 - 08.2021
Yardmaster
Kcs Railroad
04.2020 - 08.2020
Locomotive Engineer
Kcs Railroad
04.2015 - 04.2020
Railroad Conductor
Kcs Railroad
04.2013 - 04.2015