Andrew Tangney
Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Summary
Accomplished Railroad Conductor and Transportation Security Manager with a proven track record at Amtrak and TSA, specializing in safety compliance and leadership. Expert in crew coordination and public safety, ensuring operational excellence and a 100% adherence to safety regulations. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and team-building skills, driving significant improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railroad Conductor
Amtrak
Miami, FL
07.2008 - 01.2025
- Manage and facilitate the operation of passenger trains and yard activities, while ensuring safety and compliance with all rules associated with rail operations.
- Coordinate and supervise the activities of train and yard crews.
- Read, understand, and implement orders, bulletins, and dispatcher messages associated with the safe movement of trains and equipment.
- Inspect equipment and cars, checking for mechanical issues to ensure safety.
- Collect tickets, and assist the crew with boarding and detraining of passengers in a professional and safe manner.
- Adhere to schedules and necessary route changes.
- Direct and instruct all crew members in job briefings regarding the daily yard switching, such as movement, coupling and uncoupling cars, switching tracks, and routing inbound and outbound trains according to the mechanical department's switch lists and yard sheets.
- Ensure all crew members implement and abide by all safety protocols involving train movement.
Transportation Security Manager
Transportation Security Administration, TSA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2006 - 08.2007
- Manage a team of Transportation Security Officers in the performance of duties, and ensure compliance with TSA policies and procedures.
- Assign duties to TSOs, and ensure proper coverage and staffing.
- Understand and implement Standard Operating Procedures involving checkpoint screening, baggage screening, and travel documents.
- Ensure the safety of the public and employees within airline operations, and adhere to government regulations while working alongside local law enforcement and Customs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Piper High School
Sunrise, FL06-1996
Skills
- Train operation
- Safety compliance
- Crew coordination
- Dispatcher communication
- Mechanical inspection
- Yard management
- Public safety
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Safety regulations compliance
- Leadership qualities
- Time management
Certification
- Certified Railroad Conductor
Timeline
Railroad Conductor
Amtrak
07.2008 - 01.2025
Transportation Security Manager
Transportation Security Administration, TSA
10.2006 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Piper High School
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