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Garrett Bonds

Prairieville,LA

Summary

Over the past 23 years, I have gained experience in many areas involving railroads and financial environments. I am a highly motivated self-starter with a passion to be an expert in my field while mentoring and motivating all team members around me to achieve their goals. I have a wealth of knowledge in the railroad industry in multiple capacities that continues to grow daily. I look forward to helping make CPKC the safest and most efficient railroad in North America.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Conductor/Engineer Trainee

CPKC
New Orleans, LA
08.2022 - Current
  • Adhere to all rules and regulations on multiple subdivisions and railroads.
  • Perform various airbrake test specific to train movement.
  • Coupled air hoses and MU connections between cars and Locomotives.
  • Communicate wayside signal aspects and copy authorities
  • Operate trains and road switchers on the New Orleans Sub in accordance with CFR part 240 as a Trainee.
  • Mark and pickle switch list while performing daily switching operations in multiple yards safely and efficiently.
  • Complete work orders specific to job assignments.

Engineer

Amtrak
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Operated passenger trains in accordance with CFR part 240
  • Maintained qualifications for 7 class 1 railroads and operated over 7 different subdivision
  • Maintained and verified daily bulletins and rule updates

Train Master

CN
Waterloo, IA
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed 4 terminals spanning 5 subdivisions
  • Worked with NOC Members to efficiently move core and bulk trains.
  • Created daily power plans for all train movements to maximize locomotive availability to reduce cost.
  • Managed crews to efficiently to reduce Terminal dwell and online delays.
  • Effectively managed all jobs/crews to reduce overtime cost in accordance with the division budget plan.
  • Operations tested crews in accordance with the Iowa Zone testing plan and participated and held monthly safety summits.

Vice President

Transworld Leasing Corporation
San Antonio, TX
02.2014 - 12.2020
  • Managed all team members and underwriting of lease contracts for bank submission.
  • Oversaw hiring and training of new staff.
  • Held presentations to acquire new financial backing in different states in accordance to business needs.
  • Held weekly sales meetings to review goals with team members.
  • Managed a $30 million dollar business portfolio

Engineer

CN
Geismar, LA
12.2008 - 02.2014
  • Operated freight trains in accordance with CFR Part 240
  • Adhered to all rules and signals on multiple subdivisions within Dark and CTC territories.
  • Maintained daily bulletins and rules changes within USOR.
  • Performed daily locomotive inspections.
  • Qualified in DP Operations.

Engineer/Road Foreman of Engines

KCS
Shreveport, LA
01.2001 - 12.2008
  • Qualified Conductor
  • Certified Engineer/DSLE
  • Operated Freight trains between Shreveport and Meridian, Ms.
  • Road-Foreman of Engines over Shreveport Terminal.
  • Adhered to all rules, signals and warrants while operating in CTC and Dark territories.
  • Performed all air brake test in accordance with train movements.
  • Maintained all bulletins and rule changes on multiple subdivisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwood High School
Shreveport, LA
06-1999

Skills

  • Certified Locomotive Engineer/Conductor for Freight and Passenger Operations and formerly DSLE Certified with KCS
  • Qualified on GCOR, USOR, CSX and NS Rules as well as UP, BNSF, NOPB, CPKC, CSX, CN and NS Signal systems
  • Formerly Certified as a DSLE with KCS
  • Skilled in managing budgets as well managing and hiring sales staff members and Railroad Unionized employees
  • Experienced in finance underwriting and contract negotiating with multiple financial institutions
  • Experience with Microsoft applications, MCS, EWM, TMDS and Smart Yard
  • Experience in derailment investigations,operations testing, event recorder downloading and preparation of information for formal investigations
  • Managed crews in multiple terminals in accordance with TSP requirements Coordinated train movements and online meets with NOC Staff and daily power plans to cover core train and bulk movements efficiently

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Conductor/Engineer Trainee

CPKC
08.2022 - Current

Engineer

Amtrak
08.2021 - 08.2022

Train Master

CN
12.2020 - 08.2021

Vice President

Transworld Leasing Corporation
02.2014 - 12.2020

Engineer

CN
12.2008 - 02.2014

Engineer/Road Foreman of Engines

KCS
01.2001 - 12.2008

High School Diploma -

Northwood High School

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