Joseph Diebel

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Managed the day to day operations, for the Amtrak Pacific Surfliners, Amtrak sunset limited, Amtrak Southwest Chief, and the Amtrak Coast starlight.

With 10 managers as direct reports, overseeing 250 operations employees with a 300,000,000$ annual budget. Served as Amtrak point of contact for any issues between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, for the FRA and CPUC.

Collaborated with mechanical operations, at the 8th street yard, in Los Angeles CA Daily.

Served as Amtrak most qualified to depose for all incidents that brought claims against Amtrak from private parties, in the southern California region. Held weekly staff meetings, via teams and in person, covering managers performance and safety.

Managed the day to day operations of the Amtrak San Joaquin service, between Bakersfield and Merced. With up to 60 direct reports. Involved in new schedules for both trains and crew couplets.

The san Joaquin service was one of the first to implement PTC, I worked closely with both amtak and BNSF PTC teams during implementation. Responded to all incidents between Bakersfied and Merced.

Safely operated trains between Lathrop CA and Los Angeles CA.