Brandon C. Hall
DeSoto,TX
Summary
To obtain a position where my experience and skills in DART rail operations, instructing and team building would be an asset to the growth and productivity of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DART Rail Operator/Line Instructor
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Dallas , TX
01.2020 - Current
- Operate the DART light rail system safely per the rules and regulations DART has set forth.
- Assist student light rail operators in learning the rules, regulations, and proper operations of the DART light rail system.
- Aid with DART Rail retrain, recertification and refresher courses in organized classroom settings as well as on the mainline and Dallas Streetcar alignment for new and veteran rail operators as well as rail supervisors.
- Assist with evaluating student rail operators in knowledge and light rail operations.
- Demonstrate safe and proper operations, and usage of DART light rail vehicles, Dallas Streetcars, all necessary equipment, as well as exhibiting proper radio protocol and communications.
Physical Education Teacher
Plummer Elementary School
Cedar Hill , TX
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Teach Cedar Hill ISD children various ways to be physically active and encourage a lifestyle geared towards fitness and good health.
- Provide an organized setting conducive for students to be educated about physical health and mental and physical discipline while applying what they have learned.
- Contribute to the growth in knowledge students attain about the benefits and ways to be physically active as well as enrich them academically in their core classes by utilizing academic based physical education games.
- Attend various professional development sessions to improve my level of expertise.
Crisis Teacher/Asst. Coach
W. H. Atwell Middle School
Dallas , TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Teach Dallas ISD crisis, special education, and mainstream students from sixth to eighth grades, from various home schools around the district all classroom subjects.
- Offer a disciplined and structured learning environment for students.
- Assemble lesson plans and outlines for all school subjects, grades 6-8.
- Provide students with the necessary educational and social skills to return home and to their assigned school campus as productive and cooperative students.
- Communicate student progress, academic challenges, strengths and any behavioral concerns to parents and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Special Education/Inclusion Teacher
Barbara Manns Education Center
Dallas , TX
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assist teacher in classroom instruction in various classroom settings for all subject matters, grades 6-8.
- Help manage student behavior and provide structure for a classroom environment conducive for students to learn at their full potential.
- Supervise students throughout the school day.
- Conduct individual and small group learning sessions in various subject matters for students with special learning needs.
Train Operator
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Dallas , TX
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Demonstrate proper knowledge and performance of all D.O.T rules and regulations.
- Safely operate Light Rail Vehicle from one station to the next in a time sensitive manner.
- Provide consistently reliable transportation and customer service for a variety of patrons.
- Remain knowledgeable and current in all subjects pertaining to DART rules, regulations, and operations.
- Learn, understand and execute requirements and expectations set forth as a dedicated DART employee.
Hazardous Material Handler/ P.I.T. Trainer and Operator
Federal Express Supply Chain
Memphis , TN
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Exhibit proper receiving, stocking, and shipping skills in accordance with FedEx and OSHA rules and regulations.
- Follow all Haz-Mat rules and guidelines to insure a safe work environment.
- Use strong communication skills to train new team members.
- Train and retrain new employees as well as veteran employees to safely operate and fully understand the functions off all power industrial trucks in accordance to all OSHA protocols.
- Conduct classes for all power industrial truck operators utilizing required course curriculum.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TXSome College (No Degree) - Accounting and Finance
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Technical report writing
- Emergency Response
- Safety Procedures
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professionalism
- Safe Driving Practices
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer service expertise
- Team building
- Public Transit Operations
- Team Collaboration
- PA system operation
- Decision-Making
- Reliability
- Written Communication
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Inspection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Passenger Safety
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Incident Reporting
- Goal Setting
- Excellent Communication
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
American Sign Language
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Exceptional Attendance
- Becoming a DART Rail line instructor
- On time performance operator award
- Customer service accommodation
- Five Star Friday recognition
Affiliations
- DeSoto ISD volunteer
- DeSoto ISD All Pro Dads member
- Volunteer DeSoto Nitro track coach and team dad
- Plummer Elementary School Teacher of the Month
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DART Rail Operator/Line Instructor
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
01.2020 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Plummer Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Crisis Teacher/Asst. Coach
W. H. Atwell Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Special Education/Inclusion Teacher
Barbara Manns Education Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Train Operator
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
01.2012 - 01.2015
Hazardous Material Handler/ P.I.T. Trainer and Operator
Federal Express Supply Chain
01.2008 - 01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Paul Quinn College
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting and Finance
Clark Atlanta University
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