Calandra Herring
McDonough,GA
Summary
Strategic Yardmaster with over 25 years in yard operations, specializing in crew coordination and traffic prioritization. Developed efficient train schedules and supervised switching crews to ensure on-time movement and safety. Expertise in yard management systems enhances operational efficiency and facilitates effective team collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Yardmaster
CSX Transportation
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2001 - Current
- Developed and coordinated train schedules to support on-time departures and arrivals.
- Assigned tracks to trains based on operational needs and safety requirements.
- Prioritized inbound and outbound cars to improve yard movement efficiency.
- Supervised switching crews and guided daily operations across CSX Transportation yard.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grafton High School
Grafton, WVSkills
- Yard operations management
- Train movement coordination
- Effective communication
- Safety regulations compliance
- Crew leadership
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Logistics management experience
- Yard layout familiarity
- Switching coordination
- Emergency response preparedness
Timeline
Yardmaster
CSX Transportation
11.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Grafton High School