John Brisbon
Train Conductor
Liberty,MO
Summary
Diligent Train Conductor with solid background in train operations and safety protocols. Proven ability to manage schedules and ensure Freight satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving. Demonstrated expertise in route planning and adherence to regulatory standards.
Professional railway operations specialist with consistent success in ensuring safe and timely train journeys. Expertise in route planning, schedule adherence, and passenger safety. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for reliability and effective communication skills, with solid understanding of railway regulations and procedures.
Railway professional prepared for responsibilities in train operations, safety, and coordination. Possesses a track record of ensuring timely departures and arrivals while maintaining high safety standards. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing operational needs. Skilled in route planning, communication, and problem resolution.
Experienced with overseeing train schedules and ensuring operational safety. Utilizes effective communication to manage passenger interactions and resolve issues promptly. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and route planning to enhance efficiency and safety.
Hardworking Train Conductor offering 4+ years of related experience and strong desire to make positive positive impact on business operations through skilled service and knowledgeable leadership. Talented communicator, organizer and problem-solver. Desiring a fast-paced position at Canadian Pacific Kansas City.
Background includes handling freight needs. Proficient in routine procedures, customer service needs and emergency response. Well-versed in inspecting switches, performing yard movements, and diagnosing minor equipment issues.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
CPKC
Kansas City, MO
08.2022 - 07.2026
- Coordinated with dispatchers to optimize train schedules and maintain efficient operations.
- Operated and monitored train movements to ensure timely and safe transportation of cargo.
- Conducted pre-departure inspections to verify equipment functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers and crew members to coordinate operations and resolve issues promptly.
- Trained junior conductors on operational protocols, safety regulations, and emergency response procedures.
- Ensured adherence to federal regulations and company policies during daily operations for compliance assurance.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Collaborated with fellow conductors to maintain high standards of professionalism while performing duties on board trains.
- Facilitated clear communication between onboard staff and control center personnel to address any issues or delays promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of train movements, incidents, and maintenance activities as required by company policy and federal regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive safety briefings for crew members before each trip, promoting a culture of safety awareness among colleagues.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Evaluated track conditions during travel, reporting any abnormalities that could impact the safety or efficiency of train operations.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of railroad regulations, ensuring compliance throughout all aspects of train operations.
- Improved on-time performance with effective communication between train crew members and dispatchers.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating switch movements and coupling train cars during station stops.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
- Served as a mentor to new hires, sharing expertise in railway operations and helping them acclimate to the role quickly.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify compliance with safety regulations and equipment functionality.
- Communicated effectively with crew members to facilitate seamless operations during transit.
- Trained new conductors on operational protocols, safety procedures, and customer service standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced delays in service delivery.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
Pre Trim Team Member
Volvo Cars USA
Ridgeville, SC
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Operated assembly line machinery to ensure efficient production and quality control.
- Inspected finished products for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Trained new hires on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste.
- Maintained inventory levels by accurately tracking materials and supplies.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize production delays.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss performance metrics and improvement strategies.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Provided exceptional support to colleagues by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering teamwork.
- Assisted in the onboarding of new team members by providing guidance, support, and training resources to ensure a smooth transition into the work environment.
Logistics
Mahle Behr
North Charleston, SC
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits
- Follow Company established policies regarding the safekeeping and security of equipment under repair, departmental equipment and parts
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks independently and efficiently
- Perform safety check of powered industrial vehicle prior to operation
- Maintained clean, safe working environment while optimizing space utilization for operational effectiveness
- Adhered to company policies for securing equipment under repair and managing departmental equipment and parts
Rail Yard Switchman/ Train operator
DAK Americas
Moncks Corner, SC
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Coordinated train crew activities and conducted job briefings to ensure clarity before operations.
- I receive oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched and notify my team in the job briefing.
- Notified train operator of switching orders and specified car movements to designated yard locations via radio.
- I give instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple cars.
- Maintained comprehensive records of switched cars, including number, origin, destination, and cargo details.
- I maintain records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched.
- Coupled or uncoupled train cars by raising coupling lever for safe operations.
- I raise coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars.
- I climb ladders and turn hand wheel to set brakes and place wheel chalk when needed before separating cars from my Train.
- Attached air hoses to train cars for effective air brake system operation.
- I identify product inventory , to have a clear location of where cars are in the Yard.
- I perform a daily locomotive check, following our locomotive checklist before operating the locomotive.
- I replaced brake pads and knuckles.
- I emptied drain box and added oil.
- I stop movement of train and locomotive when radio communication is interrupted .
- I stop half of the distance last verified when radio communication is silent.
Cargo Handler
South Carolina Port
Charleston, SC
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Operated multiple forklifts to handle cargo efficiently.
- Loading and unloading trucks with forklifts.
- Operating multiple forklifts handling cargo.
- Supervised domestic and overseas inbound transportation.
- Streamlined customer flow to maintain high service quality.
- Following all OSHA and South Carolina Port safety rules.
- Confirmed orders with vendors and customers to ensure accurate cargo delivery to loading platforms.
- Efficiently have customers in and out in a timely manner, ensuring quality.
- Maintained shelf stocking formulations and audit of transport documents.
PSE Mail Clerk/ Mail Handler
United States Postal Service
North Charleston, SC
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed the sorting and preparation of mail for distribution by a mail carrier.
- Assist in loading mail carrier vehicles.
- Sort and organize mail for future delivery.
- Prepare mail to be loaded onto carrier trucks.
- Hand sorted letters to ensure accurate delivery.
- Assist in loading mail career vehicles.
- Unload vehicles at the end of shift and properly file away mail that could not be delivered.
- Unload trucks after route has been completed.
- Bundle, label, and route sorted mail to designated areas depending on destinations and according to established procedures and deadlines.
- Bundled, labeled, and routed sorted mail to designated areas according to established procedures and deadlines.
- Load and operate mail processing, sorting, and canceling machinery.
- Addressed problems with wet, spoiled, or broken packages to ensure proper handling.
- Checked items for legibility and accuracy of addresses to minimize delivery errors.
- Fix wet, spoiled, or broken packages.
- Operate forklifts and trains to move mail and large boxes.
Outbound Associate
Amazon.com
Dupont, WA
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Relocated to Washington site while attending school
- Managed outbound order processing to ensure timely shipment and delivery.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to optimize shipping routes and reduce delays.
- Trained new associates on best practices for outbound operations and safety protocols.
Production Associate
Amazon.com
North Charleston, SC
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Executed daily operations to keep employees stocked with necessary items for their tasks.
- Executed daily operations of packing and sorting, verifying product quality prior to shipment, which decreased scrap rate.
- Executed daily operations of Problem Solver, verifying what books are lost, over looked, or damaged decreasing scrap rate.
- Communicates status of parts and materials using automated systems and manual reporting methods to insure parts availability.
- Oversaw warehouse operations to maintain organized inventory and streamline processes.
- Executed daily operations of process guide, assisting managers in maintaining order on production floor and ensuring equipment produced products meeting quality standards, which decreased scrap rate.
- Executed daily operations of Problem Solver, verifying what books are lost, overlooked, or damaged decreasing scrap rate.
- Executed daily operations of moving pallets with electric pallet jack and organizing warehouse shelves with forklift.
- Efficiently Processes and moves production and other materials into and out of storage, production and other locations to support the flow of production following standard work instructions.
- Communicates status of parts and materials using automated systems and manual reporting methods to ensure parts availability.
Aeronautical Manufacturing Assembly Technician
HAECO Americas
Greensboro, NC
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Assembled, inspected, and repaired equipment in production area, ensuring functionality and compliance with quality standards.
- I read work orders, blueprints and SOPs to determine sequence of operations to complete daily tasks.
- I operated machinery and equipment properly while following all established safety rules.
- I informed my supervisor of the status of task/assignment.
- I maintained a clean and organized work area.
- I completed tasks independently with limited supervision.
- Executed tasks independently with limited supervision from management.
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and maintained a strong work ethic.
Assembler/ Machine Operator
Cummins
North Charleston, SC
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Produced machines, goods, products, and other objects by using components and parts. Reads and interprets blueprints, positions parts, and examines connections for correct fit. Executed repairs and documented errors in the assembly line.
- Efficiently machined small and large parts to tolerances.
- Proposed process changes that enhanced quality and efficiency on assembly line.
- Managed production activities to ensure on-time shipment of all orders.
- Contributed to annual productivity increase through operational, quality, safety, and administrative improvements.
- Contributed to an annual increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration.
- Personally managed production activities to guarantee 100% of orders were shipped on-time.
- Entered operating instructions into computers to start and adjust welding machines.
- Observed workflow processes to ensure efficiency and productivity.
Customer Service
Dial America
North Charleston, SC
01.2010 - 08.2011
- I was responsible for acting as a liaison between customers and companies. Assisted with complaints, orders, errors, account questions, billing, cancellations, and other queries.
- Executed daily operations to assist clients with banking needs, ensuring smooth transactions and customer satisfaction.
- Use telephones to reach out to customers and verify account information.
- Advised clients on income, interests, taxes, and financial matters to align services with their best interests.
- Assist with placement of refunds
- Managed multiple clients' personal finances, providing personalized solutions to enhance their financial well-being.
- Resolved customer complaints via phone, email, mail, or social media.
- Used telephones to reach out to customers and verify account information.
- Greeted customers warmly and ascertain problem or reason for calling.
- Processed account cancellations and upgrades for clients, ensuring accurate updates.
- Assisted with placement of refunds
- Provided detailed information about company services and policies to clients.
- Managed order processing to ensure accurate fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Attempted to persuade customer to reconsider cancellation.
- Utilized computer technology to handle high call volumes.
- Worked with customer service manager to ensure proper customer service is being delivered.
- Closed out or open call records.
Education
Train, safety, and Handling - Train Conductor
Northwest Railroad Institute
Vancouver, WA02-2015
No Degree - Business Management
Francis Marion University
Florence05-2009
High School Diploma - Computer Electronics Certificate
Garrett Academy of Technology
North Charleston05-2005
Skills
- Track inspection
- Train operations
- Track inspections
- Train operation
- Safety procedures
- Heavy machinery operation
- Heavy equipment handling
- Safe equipment operation
- Forklift certification
- Logistics safety practices
- Material handling
- Switching cars
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Track switching
- Hazardous materials handling
- Emergency procedures
- Quality Control Analysis
- Operation Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Safety management
- Safety maintenance
- Trade tool proficiency
- Crew leadership
- Physical activities
- Physical stamina
- Documentation skills
- Cargo scheduling
- Physical tasks
- Prioritization
- Safety inspections
- Task prioritization
- Adaptability to environments
- Public announcements
- Coordination
- Attention to detail
- Critical Thinking
- Yard switching management
- Analytical skills
- Supervisor communication
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- On-call availability
- Customer service
- Foreman briefing
- Reliability
- Continuous improvement
- Making announcements
- Foreman briefing
- Dispatch communication
- Communication effectiveness
- Perceptual Speed
- Reaction Time
- Control Precision
- Far Vision
- On-call availability
- Basic mathematics
- Documentation management
- Safety compliance
- Task management
- Safety procedures
- Hazardous materials handling
- Professionalism
- Basic mathematics
- Task management
- Continuous improvement
- Physical stamina
- Crew leadership
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
Certification
- Certified Train Conductor, Canadian Pacific Kansas City - 2022- 2029.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Train Conductor
CPKC
08.2022 - 07.2026
Pre Trim Team Member
Volvo Cars USA
09.2018 - 08.2022
Logistics
Mahle Behr
08.2017 - 09.2018
Rail Yard Switchman/ Train operator
DAK Americas
05.2016 - 07.2017
PSE Mail Clerk/ Mail Handler
United States Postal Service
11.2015 - 01.2016
Cargo Handler
South Carolina Port
04.2015 - 05.2016
Outbound Associate
Amazon.com
08.2014 - 10.2014
Production Associate
Amazon.com
01.2013 - 08.2014
Aeronautical Manufacturing Assembly Technician
HAECO Americas
05.2012 - 12.2012
Assembler/ Machine Operator
Cummins
09.2011 - 05.2012
Customer Service
Dial America
01.2010 - 08.2011
High School Diploma - Computer Electronics Certificate
Garrett Academy of Technology
No Degree - Business Management
Francis Marion University
Train, safety, and Handling - Train Conductor
Northwest Railroad Institute