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Candice Wallace

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Skilled Transportation Dispatcher specializing in real-time monitoring, route optimization, and emergency response. Ensures regulatory compliance and fosters effective crew communication to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Train Dispatcher

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
Fort Worth, Texas
10.1998 - 09.2011
  • Monitored real-time train movements using advanced dispatch systems.
  • Coordinated train schedules to optimize transportation efficiency across the network.
  • Communicated with crew members to ensure timely departures and arrivals.
  • Rerouted trains and adjusted schedules to manage delays.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to report equipment issues promptly.
  • Maintained accurate logs of train activities and communications to ensure regulatory compliance and operational transparency.
  • Responded swiftly to emergencies, ensuring safety protocols were followed diligently.
  • Assisted in training new dispatchers on operational procedures and software tools.
  • Inform team members about accidents and weather hazards.
  • Managed emergency responses and implemented safety protocols effectively.
  • Prepared special reports regarding operational incidents or unusual occurrences affecting service.
  • Worked closely with railway management personnel to coordinate operational decisions.
  • Responded immediately to emergencies by initiating outbound calls to police agencies and emergency contacts.

Train Dispatcher

ICG/CCP/WC/SOO/CP/METRA Railroads
VARIOUS, VARIOUS
06.1979 - 10.1998

Executed job responsibilities as outlined the Burlington Northern Santa Fe job description across various railroads and locations.

Skills

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Route optimization
  • Emergency response
  • Incident command
  • Incident reporting
  • Emergency response preparedness
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Operational reporting
  • Crew communication
  • Customer relations
  • Strong decision-making

Timeline

Train Dispatcher

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
10.1998 - 09.2011

Train Dispatcher

ICG/CCP/WC/SOO/CP/METRA Railroads
06.1979 - 10.1998
Candice Wallace