Dametrius Harris

• Oversee direct report dispatchers, numerous train crews, Maintenance of Way, and Signal Department employees.
• Coordinate with classification yards and terminals.
• Ensure EEO compliance and adherence to policies. Allocate manpower and resources.
• Maintain safety compliance, injury reporting, and safe work environments.
• Review FRA compliance for Hours of Service for dispatchers and train personnel.
• Ensure mandatory drug testing for Union Pacific employees.
• Conduct mandated FRA testing of GCOR rules and radio procedures, updated FRA Hours of Service logs.
• Coordinate with yards and terminals for train movements and planning.
• Conduct joint field “Police Stings” with law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Ensure the expedited movement of high-priority freight (UPS, perishable goods, autos, intermodal cargo, and bulk commodities).
• Consult with command center for track and signal maintenance and installations.
• Service on-line railroad customers promptly.
• Oversee training for apprentices and certified train dispatchers.
• Supervised the safe movement of trains and employees over assigned railway territories.
• Coordinated Maintenance and track employees to ensure safety on the rail.
• Ensured compliance with F.R.A. and GCOR rules and regulations for train movement, crews, employees, HAZMAT, and general safety.
• Facilitated train movements and coordinated with other rail companies (Amtrak, BNSF) daily.
• Maintained strict attention to detail for picking up and dropping off loaded/empty rail cars and locomotive engines.
• Updated training and safety measures daily.

• Supervised the on time departure of premium inter modal cars across the union pacific system
• Worked alongside intermodal contractors classifying and blocking premium trains inside the intermodal facility
• Supervised yard personnel in the building and blocking of premium freight trains to depart and deliver on time to customers.
• Ensured general safety, as well as FRA compliance, for all yard personnel and contractors inside the Global 2 intermodal facility.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
• Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.

• Prioritized routing of freight and passenger train movement across the Union Pacific rail system.
• Supervised the safe movement of trains and employees over assigned railway territories
• Communicate with foreign railroad carriers regarding prioritized routing of freight across multiple railroad terminals.
• Communicate and instruct railroad conductors and engineers via radio, using CAD (Computer-Assisted Dispatching).
• 100% safety compliance.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations such as derailments, collisions, fires or floods.
• Developed plans for alternate routings when necessary due to maintenance or construction activities along designated routes.
• Assigned and monitored train movements in accordance with established operating rules.

Supervised construction and maintenance projects for various railroad bridges and structures alongside railroad right of way

• peformed various tasks associated with residential construction and home building
• Installed drywall sheets onto walls or ceilings using nails or screws.
• Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget.
• Led apprentices and trainees in building construction and renovation.
• Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.