Dante Matthews
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern
Chicago, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Operated locomotives in compliance with safety regulations and operational protocols.
- Conducted pre-departure inspections to ensure train readiness and passenger safety.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers to coordinate schedules and resolve issues.
- Monitored train performance, identifying and addressing delays or mechanical issues proactively.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of railroad regulations, ensuring compliance throughout all aspects of train operations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and collaboration among crew members.
Rail Officer
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Protect and work with a team of 3 on the platform.
- Daily inspections.
- Direct people in the need of directing.
- Communicated on a daily bases.
- Daily report every hour.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify potential safety hazards and address issues promptly.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to respond to incidents and manage emergency situations effectively.
- Documented incidents accurately in reports, ensuring thorough record-keeping for future reference.
- Promoted positive relationships between staff and inmates by modeling professional behavior and treating all individuals with respect.
- Completed required training courses regularly to stay current on industry best practices and maintain certifications.
School Safety Coordinator
Horizon Science Academy
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Safety of school building.
- Directing students and staff to correct corridors.
- Coordinate the safety of premises
- Conducted regular safety drills, ensuring staff and students were prepared for emergencies.
- Trained staff on emergency procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness among personnel.
- Coordinated safety audits, assessing facility compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Established communication channels for reporting safety concerns, enhancing responsiveness to issues raised by the community.
- Enhanced school safety by developing and implementing comprehensive safety protocols.
SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Allied Barton Security
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Establish and maintain a rapport with shopping center Management, Tenants, and customers daily while providing interior and exterior patrol services of the shopping center
- Maintained the Security Departments, Emergency Contact Information for the shopping center
- Assisting various departments in Special Assignments Tenant Loss Prevention, Maintenance, Operations, Housekeeping and Local Police Department
- Assist with training security officers at different sites
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files quickly and accurately
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties
- Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts
- Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties
- Oversaw highly effective security team and managed scheduling and resource allocation
- Managed security staff schedules for all shifts, minimizing overtime costs
- Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety
- Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management
- Issued criminal trespass warnings to possible suspects and assisted police in apprehending and processing shoplifters
Education
High School Diploma -
Sullivan House
Chicago, IL05.2011
Skills
- Maintaining safety
- Switching cars
- Train operation
- Assisting customers
- Timetable adherence
- Overseeing deliveries
- Public address announcements
- Safety management
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Safety conscious
Timeline
Train Conductor
Norfolk Southern
07.2025 - Current
Rail Officer
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
03.2024 - 03.2025
School Safety Coordinator
Horizon Science Academy
10.2022 - 05.2023
SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Allied Barton Security
07.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Sullivan House