Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Websites
References
Timeline
Erin Batt

Erin Batt

Gretna,NE

Summary

Versatile Executive knowledgeable about sales, operations and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate contributions. Focused on optimizing operations and motivating employees while establishing market dominance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

VP Network Operations-Dispatch Center

Union Pacific Railroad
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Lead a team of 700 employees that produces industry leading results and manages the entire network’s (32K miles) asset group.
  • Mentor and educate the next leaders of tomorrow for Union Pacific.
  • Engage 360 Train Dispatchers and 80 frontline managers through townhalls and monthly seminars for continuous learning/engagement.
  • Build strategic plans and productivity budgets for maximum results.
  • CEO and Board of Director presentations given monthly/annually.

AVP Network Operations

Union Pacific Railroad
12.2021 - 04.2023
  • Oversaw networks' crew management team, including distribution of union employees for efficient train movement based on volume variability.
  • Managed locomotive fleet for 32K mile network, and reduced the fleet size to record numbers while handling volume.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Coordinated communication between executive leadership and department managers for alignment.
  • Implemented process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce operational delays.

General Manager of Field Operations

Union Pacific Railroad
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Directed yard and road operations of train movement for Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.
  • Led training programs to enhance staff skills and promote a safety culture for 1100 employees including union members.
  • Owned 26% of first mile/last mile of customer experience including grain fields, intermodal facilities, and coal operations.
  • Developed strategic plans to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Chief Safety Officer and AVP Safety

Union Pacific Railroad
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Created a new safety program called “COMMIT” Coaching, Observing, Mentoring and Motivating through Integrity and Trust. Still in place today.
  • Championed the development of new technology software to determine the risk associated with train movement and environmental variables. This product produced a 30% reduction in derailment incidents in the first year. Now being marketed to other railroads across North America.
  • Monitored compliance with federal and state safety regulations.
  • Responded to incidents and conducted thorough investigations.
  • Monitored essential worker protocols and safety procedures during Covid-19 pandemic.

Mid-Level Mgr. in Various Positions in the Operating Department

Union Pacific Railroad
01.2009 - 04.2019
  • Managed from 20-180 employees, including hiring and training through developed extensive training programs.
  • Revamped the entire Dispatching culture including avoidance of a union campaign in 2018. Processes and programs are still in place, producing record low attrition and the highest employee engagement score in dept history in 2024.
  • Oversaw the train movement for 32,000 miles including passenger operations in California, Chicago, and Amtrak.

Train Dispatcher

Union Pacific Railroad
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Manage hundreds of miles of rail territory and all movements while abiding by rules and regulations to ensure safety.

Education

Executive Education -

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
10.2024

Leadership Program -

Union Pacific
09-2019

BA - Sociology/Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice

Midland University

Skills

  • Employee Engagement
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Strategic planning and balancing budgets
  • Lean problem solving
  • Knowledgeable Labor Relations/HR policies
  • Experience handling safety sensitive and crisis situations
  • Executive leader 5 years

Accomplishments

  • Progressive Railroading's 20 under 40 Award winner
  • First Female VP of Harriman Dispatch Center in company's history
  • Board of Directors member for four businesses, including one non profit
  • UP LDP graduate, as shown in education
  • Former college athlete

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

VP Network Operations-Dispatch Center - Union Pacific Railroad
04.2023 - 04.2025
AVP Network Operations - Union Pacific Railroad
12.2021 - 04.2023
General Manager of Field Operations - Union Pacific Railroad
01.2021 - 12.2021
Chief Safety Officer and AVP Safety - Union Pacific Railroad
04.2019 - 01.2021
Mid-Level Mgr. in Various Positions in the Operating Department - Union Pacific Railroad
01.2009 - 04.2019
Train Dispatcher - Union Pacific Railroad
01.2006 - 01.2009
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University - Executive Education,
Union Pacific - Leadership Program,
Midland University - BA, Sociology/Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice

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