Jeremy Blackstone
Augusta,GA
Summary
Proficient Transportation Leader adept at overseeing daily transportations witht demonstrated success in achieving targets and delivering efficient, accurate service. Good planner with excellent conflict resolution and prioritization skills. Seeking a permanent position with room for growth. Resourceful and customer-focused transportation specialist with several years of logistics experience, adept at building client relations, managing data, coordinating logistics, and spearheading distribution efforts. Results-oriented employee with experience managing multiple fleets, including 18-wheelers, straight trucks, and flatbeds. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Transportation Supervisor
RXO Logistics
Augusta, GA
04.2021 - Current
- Monitored driver performance and compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed relationships with government agencies responsible for regulating the transportation sector.
- Maintained records of vehicle maintenance schedules to ensure proper upkeep of fleet vehicles.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal laws governing the transportation industry.
- Investigated customer complaints related to freight damage or late deliveries.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations of the transportation department.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in order to improve operational efficiency.
- Managed multiple transportation projects, ensuring successful completion of project goals and objectives.
- Led crisis management efforts during transportation emergencies, minimizing disruptions and maintaining service integrity.
Road Manager of Train Operations
Norfolk Southern
Memphis, TN
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Conducted annual rules classes for train service employees and verified compliance with the rules by monitoring performance on a continuing basis.
- Independently conduct investigations concerning accidents and injuries to determine cause and minimize future occurrences.
- Managed the development of operational schedules for local trains, ensuring optimal service delivery and customer fulfillment.
- Enforce and coach employees concerning safety and operating rules, train operations, FRA regulations, hazardous materials, labor agreements and corporate policies as well as Thoroughbred Yard Enterprise System (TYES), crew call, and other applications.
- Develops, motivates, and train employees who work in my assigned territory.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources including track conditions and weather patterns to anticipate delays or service interruptions.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on operations activities for management review purposes.
Senior Terminal Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
Norfolk , VA
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Established or monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
- Examined expenditures to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
Terminal Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Analyzed data from various sources such as computer systems or manual logs in order to identify trends or potential problems.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of subordinate staff members ensuring tasks are completed properly.
- Monitored train movements to ensure safety of passengers, crew members, and other personnel.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel by providing direction based on established rules and regulations.
- Coordinated daily operations between dispatchers, yardmasters, and engineers.
- Developed procedures and guidelines related to terminal operations in order to improve efficiency and safety standards.
- Maintained records of employee performance evaluations for use in disciplinary action when necessary.
Operations Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
Roanoke, VA
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Communicated with dispatchers on changes to train routes or arrival and departure times.
- Managed railcar loading, unloading and switching.
- Managed holidays, events and seasonal plans.
- Observed yard traffic to determine track availability to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding trains' routes, timetables and cargoes.
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
Columbus, GA
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Coordinated with yardmasters to ensure proper switching operations when entering and leaving rail yards.
- Prepared reports related to delays, accidents, and other incidents on board the train.
- Verified paperwork necessary for freight shipments was accurate before departure from stations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as derailments or hazardous material spills.
- Operated switches, signals, crossings, and other railway devices along the route.
- Followed strict safety protocols at all times while operating a train engine.
- Conducted safety inspections of train equipment prior to each trip.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable railroad rules and regulations.
Material Analyst
E-Z-GO
Augusta, GA
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols to maintain workplace safety and efficiency.
- Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Assisted warehouse staff in promoting top-level productivity and shipment accuracy.
- Logged unit quantities and entered data within inventory database to facilitate records maintenance.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
Education
GED -
Hephzibah High School
2012
High school diploma -
Skills
- Transportation Management
- Safety Compliance
- Transportation Regulations
- Cost Control
- Coordination
- Route Planning
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Incident Investigation
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Employee Training and Development
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability
Certification
- Certified Conductor, Federal Railroad Administration - 2021
- Railroad HAZMAT Training - 2020
- JJ Keller HAZMAT Training-2024
Timeline
Senior Transportation Supervisor
RXO Logistics
04.2021 - Current
Road Manager of Train Operations
Norfolk Southern
04.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Terminal Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
12.2019 - 03.2020
Terminal Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
06.2017 - 11.2019
Operations Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
01.2017 - 05.2017
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
01.2015 - 12.2016
Material Analyst
E-Z-GO
08.2012 - 04.2014
GED -
Hephzibah High School